Early Republic Test

The shaded area on the above map was significant to the development of the United States in 1803 because it -

• caused the United States to go to war with Great Britain.

• doubled the size of the United States of America.

• encouraged the establishment of U.S. manufacturing.

• forced new territories to follow the Northwest Ordinance.

“It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...” Which of the following best describes Washington’s stance based on the quote above?

• He believed strongly in creating a presidential cabinet.

• He felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution.

• He believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade.

• He believed the U.S. should stay neutral in its dealings with other countries.

Which of the following best reflects how George Washington maintained national security?

• He protected citizens’ first amendment rights to petition the government.

• He encouraged the creation of political parties in the United States.

• He worked with Congress at great lengths to pass the Embargo Act.

• He sent out a force of 13,000 militia troops to suppress the uprising.

Disagreements over questions like those listed above led to the –

• election of George Washington as president.

• outbreak of the War of 1812.

• creation of political parties in the United States.

• addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

Which event best completes the diagram above?

• Naval blockades of American ports

• Tensions with France due to the XYZ Affair

• European attempts to recolonize the Americas

• Passage of the Embargo Act

Which of the following best completes the table above?

• Supported a strong central government

• Supported the French in most arguments

• Supported a strong state government

• Supported United States farmers

How did the War of 1812 significantly affect the United States economy?

• Surge in patriotism

• Expansion in manufacturing

• Increase in foreign respect

• Weakening of Native influence

Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described above?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Dred Scott v. Sanford

• Gibbons v. Ogden

The above excerpt helped Alexander Hamilton justify -

• fighting the War of 1812.

• establishing a judicial branch.

• purchasing Louisiana territory.

• creating a national bank.

Which of the following statements best reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• “The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit.”

• “Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”

• “The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”

• “The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”