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WorksheetsThe Early Republic
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who bought the Louisiana Purchase and in which year?
a)
James Madison 1900
b)
Thomas Jefferson 1803
c)
Thomas Jefferson 1776
d)
Jack Monroe 2015
2.
Which option made the early republic a difficult era for presidents to rule?
a)
They had to build a stronger military, a strong economy, strong courts, and define the authority of the federal government.
b)
This was an easy era to rule. They had no problems.
c)
They got into many wars with England, France, Spain, and Germany.
d)
It was difficult to rule because all the guys looked the same with their fluffy white hair and capris.
3.
Which one did NOT happen during this era?
a)
The country got a lot bigger
b)
We got more respect around the world after the War of 1812
c)
The National Bank finally closed
d)
We discovered many new animals and plants out West
4.
Alexander Hamilton LOVED...
a)
Fried turkey
b)
State's Rights
c)
Farming
d)
The National Bank
5.
Thomas Jefferson LOVED...
a)
Big Cities
b)
Very strong federal government
c)
State's Rights
d)
The National Bank
6.
What was a positive effect of the blockade during the War of 1812?
a)
American manufacturing grew because we had to make our own stuff.
b)
We decided to give up and let England boss us around again.
c)
We ended up fighting in the War of 1812 and lost many men.
d)
We started doing more of our own farming.
7.
What did George Washington warn us against in his Farewell Address?
a)
Slave labor
b)
Joining the military
c)
Eating too much ice cream
d)
Political Parties and alliances with other countries
8.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
a)
It doubled the size of our country and provided many natural resources.
b)
It impressed the whole world.
c)
It doubled our country in size but only gave us dull, useless land.
9.
Who did we buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
a)
England
b)
Spain
c)
Canada
d)
France
10.
Which one is true about the Embargo Act of 1807?
a)
Imports and exports increased.
b)
Imports and exports fell.
11.
Which one is true of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Americans could not ever visit Europe.
b)
Europeans could never make new countries or colonies in our Western Hemisphere.
c)
Europeans could not visit the Western Hemisphere on vacation.
12.
Why did we fight in the War of 1812?
a)
We joined England to fight against France.
b)
Pirates from Spain attacked us.
c)
Our fishing rights in the Gulf of Mexico were threatened.
d)
Impressment of our sailors into the British Navy
13.
What was one effect of the War of 1812?
a)
The US was respected as an independent nation.
b)
The British built us a new White House out of respect.
c)
We took control of most of Europe.
d)
We lost control of most of our country.
14.
Which law attempted to limit the freedom of speech and to limit citizenship for immigrants?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Alien and Sedition Acts
c)
Judicial Review
d)
The Congressional Act of 1822
15.
Why did we get into the XYZ Affair?
a)
France was seizing our ships, so we tried, unsuccessfully, to "talk it out."
b)
We bought a large amount of land from France.
c)
We wanted to create peace with Canada.
16.
Why was George Washington a good example of civic virtue?
a)
He sacrificed his own well-being to serve the country.
b)
He chopped down a cherry tree and lied about it.
c)
He served his country even though many people did not trust or respect him.
d)
He refused to serve after the Revolutionary war and chose to stay home with his family.
17.
Judicial Review means...
a)
The President has unlimited power.
b)
Congress can choose supreme court justices.
c)
The Supreme Court can decide if laws are constitutional or not.
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