Exploring the Early Republic Era

Who were the main advocates for the Federalists?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe, John Adams

• George Washington, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The economic policies of the new government

• The lack of a central government

• The dominance of the federal government over states

• The power of the judiciary

Which state's ratification vote was decided by only two votes?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

• Rhode Island

What was promised to those opposing the Constitution to win their support?

• Lower taxes

• A Bill of Rights

• A federal bank

• A strong military

Where was the first U.S. government located?

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

Who was the first Secretary of State?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph

• John Adams

What was the main purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To abolish the Supreme Court

• To establish lower federal courts

• To remove judicial review powers

• To increase state court powers

Which tax led to the Whiskey Rebellion?

• Tax on whiskey

• Tariff on imports

• Property tax

• Income tax

What was a major concern following the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• The use of federal force against citizens

• The leadership of George Washington

• The effectiveness of the rebellion

• The cost of the military action

Which group was primarily opposed to the strong central government?

• Congressional leaders

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiskey Rebels

• Federalists