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Early Republic Unit Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The quote "observe good faith and justice towards all nations" comes from which source?

a)

Monroe's Doctrine

b)

Washington's Farewell Address

c)

Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase

d)

Key's Star Spangled Banner

2.
All of the following are precedents set by Washington EXCEPT:
a)
neutrality
b)
2 terms
c)
"Mr. President"
d)
foreign alliances
3.
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against what?
a)
taxes
b)
alcohol abuse
c)
farming
d)
whiskey
4.
Who did France send to the United States with the task of gaining their support?
a)
The king
b)
X, Y, and Z
c)
Napoleon
d)
Citizen Genet
5.
Which of the following was NOT one of the positions created by Washington's original cabinet?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Secretary of War
c)
Secretary of the Treasury
d)
Secretary of Education
6.
Which party felt that humans were naturally selfish and thus only the most educated class should rule?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic-Republicans
7.
Which party believed that a strong federal government was necessary in order to keep the states united?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic-Republicans
8.

Which party favored strict interpretation of the Constitution, thus ensuring states would have more power?

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

9.
Which party believed the economy should be built upon business, manufacturing, and trade?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic-Republicans
10.
Which party favored France over Britain because their revolution, though bloody, sought to establish a more democratic society?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic-Republicans
11.
Which president defended the Redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre even though he was a Patriot and helped write the Declaration of Independence.
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Hamilton
12.
Nullification is the idea that states have the right to reject federal laws that they deem:
a)
inappropriate
b)
illegal
c)
unconstitutional
d)
insignificant
13.

Agents X, Y, and Z demanded what before they would engage in peace negotiations?

a)

respect

b)

gold

c)

surrender

d)

tribute

14.
Which of the first five presidents was the only one who did not win reelection to a second term?
a)
Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Madison 
d)
Monroe
15.
Which of the first five presidents was the only one associated with the Federalist party?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Madison
16.

The political rivalry between which two men resulted in the death of a Founding Father in a duel?

a)

Jefferson and Adams

b)

Jefferson and Burr

c)

Burr and Hamilton

d)

Burr and Adams

17.

An embargo is when a country completely stops doing what with another country?

a)

communicating

b)

negotiating

c)

trading

d)

fighting

18.
Jefferson purchased the entire Louisiana Territory although his original purpose was only to acquire which major port city?
a)
New York
b)
New Orleans
c)
Gulfport
d)
Davenport
19.

What issue related to the Louisiana Purchase plagued Jefferson's decision the most?

a)

constitutionality

b)

location

c)

cost/debt

d)

natives

20.
Which native tribe did Lewis & Clark need horses from to cross the Rocky Mountains?
a)
Hidatsa
b)
Shoshone
c)
Mandans
d)
Blackfeet
21.

All of the following are true of the Battle of Tippecanoe EXCEPT:

a)

The natives had British guns.

b)

Tecumseh led the natives.

c)

A canoe tipped over.

d)

Resistance from natives weakened afterwords.

22.

The White House was burnt down during which conflict?

a)

Battle of Tippecanoe

b)

Mexican Revolution

c)

War of 1812

d)

Napoleonic Wars

23.

Which of the following is NOT true of the War of 1812?

a)

The treaty did not settle the issues.

b)

The Federalist party disintegrated.

c)

American pride and nationalism surged.

d)

It began and ended in 1812.

24.
What nickname was given to Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun when they put the pressure on James Madison to declare war against Great Britain?
a)
Hawks of War
b)
Mongers of War
c)
War Hawks
d)
War Mongers
25.
The Star Spangled Banner was written by which man?
a)
Francis Scott Key
b)
Dr. William Beanes
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
Mike Rowe
26.

The Era of Good Feelings was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

peace

b)

unity

c)

pride

d)

conflict

27.
Which country led a revolution against their European colonizers during James Monroe's presidency?
a)
Mexico
b)
Spain
c)
Canada
d)
England
28.
What do we call the statement to European countries that they should no longer interfere with the Americas?
a)
The Era of Good Feelings
b)
The Farewell Address
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
d)
The Monroe Doctrine
29.
Who did Congress elect as President after no one won the majority of electoral votes in the 1824 election?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
John Quincy Adams
c)
Henry Clay
d)
James Monroe
30.
Which of the following presidents did NOT die on July 4?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
31.
Which president is this?
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
32.
Which president is this?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
33.
Which president is this?
a)
James Monroe
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
34.
Which president is this?
a)
James Madison
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
John Adams
35.
Which president is this?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
James Monroe
36.

Which first lady is known for saving a portrait of George Washington as the White House burned down in the War of 1812?

a)

Martha Washington

b)

Martha Jefferson

c)

Abigail Adams

d)

Dolley Madison

37.

John Adams was known to take advice from his wife Abigail.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The British took attacks on American ships a step further by impressing sailors into service in their navy.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The Mexican priest who led the push for independence from Spain was Tecumseh.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain.

a)

True

b)

False

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