WorksheetsThe Early Republic
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
b)
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
c)
The government wouldn't allow the trade of whiskey
d)
The government made the production of whiskey illegal
2.
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
He feared the citizens would start another revolution
b)
He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors
c)
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority
d)
He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader
3.
What advice did Pres. Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
a)
Pay taxes without complaint
b)
Support the revolution in France
c)
Do not address the president with royal titles
d)
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
4.
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
a)
How do divide the nation's wealth equally
b)
How many terms a president should serve
c)
How large and powerful the military should be
d)
How large and powerful the federal government should be
5.
What did Hamilton believe was important for the US to become a great nation?
a)
An economy built on manufacturing
b)
An economy built on agriculture
c)
A partnership with France
d)
Powerful state governments
6.
Republicans believed that the US economy should be based on
a)
trade
b)
business
c)
agriculture
d)
manufacturing
7.
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
a)
They admired the orderliness of the revolution
b)
They believed democracy was worth the fight
c)
They admired the strength of the French monarchy
d)
They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France
8.
According to Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?
a)
It would eliminate the need for taxes
b)
It would create jobs for US citizens
c)
It would provide loans to businesspeople
d)
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money
9.
Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of Pres. Adams?
a)
Attacks on US ships
b)
Refusal of France to pay loans
c)
Spanish invasion of the country
d)
British policies toward African Americans
10.
Which slogan portrayed the US response to the XYZ Affair?
a)
Free trade and sailors' rights
b)
No taxation without representation
c)
Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute
d)
First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen
11.
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
a)
They hoped to build a stronger navy
b)
They hoped to drive the British out of Canada
c)
They wanted revenge for Great Britain's colonial policies
d)
They wanted to end the British blockade of US ports
12.
What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Stronger armies
b)
Better leadership
c)
Faster communication
d)
Thoughtful negotiations
13.
What is the word for a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out?
a)
Blockade
b)
Embargo
c)
Isolationism
d)
Neutrality
14.
What is the practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve?
a)
Impressment
b)
Isolationism
c)
Sedition
d)
Embargo
15.
Which of the following is a government order that forbids trade with another country?
a)
Embargo
b)
Blockade
c)
Neutrality
d)
Isolationism
16.
Which of the following is a policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries?
a)
Isolationism
b)
Neutrality
c)
Sedition
d)
Blockade
17.
Which word means to refuse to recognize a federal law?
a)
Nullify
b)
Sedition
c)
Neutrality
d)
Embargo
18.
Which of the following is the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government?
a)
Sedition
b)
Impressment
c)
Blockade
d)
Neutrality
19.
Which of the following is the policy of not choosing sides in a dispute?
a)
Neutrality
b)
Isolationism
c)
Sedition
d)
Impressment
20.
Who led Washington's Department of Treasury
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Henry Knox
d)
John Jay
21.
Who led Washington's Department of State?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Henry Knox
d)
John Jay
22.
Who led Washington's Department of War?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Henry Knox
d)
John Jay
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