Key Events and Influential Leaders of the Early Republic Era

Key Events and Influential Leaders of the Early Republic Era

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video covers the Early Republic Era from 1789 to 1815, focusing on the first five U.S. presidents: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Key events include Washington's farewell address, the XYZ Affair, the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the Monroe Doctrine. The video highlights the causes and effects of the War of 1812, such as increased nationalism and the Industrial Revolution. It also emphasizes the importance of the Monroe Doctrine in shaping U.S. foreign policy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which era is covered in Part 4 of the video tutorial?

Colonial Era

Early Republic Era

Civil War Era

Reconstruction Era

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the warnings given by George Washington in his farewell address?

Increasing military spending

Forming strong political alliances

Avoiding public debt

Expanding westward

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is associated with John Adams' presidency?

Embargo Act

Louisiana Purchase

XYZ Affair

Monroe Doctrine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant land acquisition occurred during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

Florida Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

Gadsden Purchase

Alaska Purchase

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a cause of the War of 1812?

Spanish blockade of American ports

French interference in American politics

British support for Native American attacks

American expansion into Canada

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one effect of the War of 1812 on the American economy?

Decrease in industrial production

Collapse of the banking system

Increased reliance on British goods

Greater economic independence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president is associated with the Monroe Doctrine?

James Madison

James Monroe

John Quincy Adams

Andrew Jackson

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?

Encouraging European colonization

Supporting European military alliances

Promoting trade with Europe

Warning Europe against colonization in the Americas

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president's era is known for the 'Era of Good Feelings'?

George Washington

John Adams

James Monroe

James Madison