Early Republic Era Policies

How did the Monroe Doctrine contradict statements in George Washington's farewell address?

• Washington was against issuing doctrines of any kind

• Washington believed America should stay out of foreign affairs but the Monroe Doctrine took a stance on foreign involvement in Latin America

• Washington stated that America should colonize Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine warned to stay out of Latin America

• Washington signed the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine made it invalid

How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?

• they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies

• they seized American ships and cargo

• the refused to trade with America

• they destroyed American ships

Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

• the Embargo Act

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Judiciary Act

• the Alien and Sedition Acts

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

• impressment of American sailors into the British navy

• attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

• seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

• violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1775

• 1803

• 1821

• 1845

Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?

• Britain signed a treaty creating new borders

• Northwest Ordinance established new states

• Western elections voted Federalists into power

• France sold the lands of Louisiana

During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs?

• Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

• it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks

• the federal government could then lower the income tax rates

• it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

• a strong business culture

• a national bank

• an expansion of state's rights

• an anti-French policy

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

• Congress passed the Naturalization Act

• The United States doubled in size

• England declared war on the United States

• Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

Washington was the first president and warned against forming permanent foreign ___________________

• commerce (trade)

• adversaries (enemies)

• alliances (friendships)

• relations with Native Americans