Early American History Review

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

-​ ​ (a)  

• Washington's Farewell Address

• Monroe Doctrine

• Northwest Ordinance

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of ​ (a)   , with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

• permanent Alliances

• colonial Settlements

• protective Tarriffs

• territorial Disputes

Order the following presidents by their term.

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• John Adams

Which two former presidents did President Monroe ask for advice on what the U.S, should do to support the new independent Latin American nations? (Select 2 answers)

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• to end attacks on U.S. ships

• to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors

• to encourage foreign trade with European merchants

• to prevent European interference in North and South America

The Northwest Ordinance was a process for admitting ___ ______ into the Union.

Match the following

• 1783, USA is independent & acquired new land

• Declaration of Independence

• complaints against the King

• grievances

• 1776, defined our rights to defeat tyranny

• Treaty of Paris

• 1787, process of admitting new states into U.S.

• Northwest Ordinance

• Life, Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness

• Unalienable Rights

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• to control Indians in the Northwest Territory

• to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers

• to convince more colonists to fight for independence

• to give states a process for collecting taxes

Which precedent can be found in the Northwest Ordinance

• Right to own slaves

• Right to trial by jury

• Universal right to vote

Which of the following is NOT a warning/piece of advice that Washington gave to the people of the United States in his farewell address?

• Stay united

• Avoid political parties

• Avoid alliances with other countries

• Focus on manufacturing and commerce