Exploring the Early Republic Era

The video reviews the early Republic, focusing on the presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. It covers Washington's neutrality policy, Hamilton's financial plan, the formation of political parties, and key events like the Whiskey Rebellion. The video also discusses Adams' presidency, Jefferson's policies, the War of 1812, and Monroe's era of good feelings and the Monroe Doctrine.

What was one of the major issues George Washington had to address when he became president?

• Establishing trade routes with Asia

• Creating a new education system

• Addressing national debt and financial instability

• Forming new states within the territory

What was Alexander Hamilton's role in Washington's administration?

• Vice President

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of State

What principle did Washington emphasize in his farewell address?

• Avoidance of permanent alliances and political parties

• Increase in military spending

• Expansion of territory

• Support for educational reforms

What did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate about the new federal government?

• Its focus on agricultural reforms

• Its diplomatic approach to domestic issues

• Its strength in suppressing uprisings

• Its inability to collect taxes

Who were the leaders of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties respectively?

• John Marshall and Aaron Burr

• Benjamin Franklin and John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams and James Monroe

What was the significant outcome of the election between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?

• The dissolution of the Federalist Party

• A declaration of war

• A peaceful transfer of power

• A major constitutional amendment

Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCulloch vs. Maryland

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Gibbons vs. Ogden

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Disagreements over the national bank

• Economic sanctions against France

• British interference with American shipping

• Disputes over land with Native Americans

What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily concerned with?

• Preventing European colonization in the Americas

• Establishing trade agreements with European nations

• Creating new states in the western territories

• Forming military alliances with European powers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812?

• The U.S. gained new maritime rights

• France gained control over New Orleans

• Britain ceded Canadian territory to the U.S.

• Territorial boundaries returned to pre-war status