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WorksheetsUnit 05 - Early Republic Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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1.
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that -
a)
the federal gov't had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
b)
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
c)
the federal gov't could raise tariffs to protect industries
d)
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
2.
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
a)
the passage of trade embargo against Great Britain
b)
the abolition of consumption taxes
c)
the creation of a trade alliance with France
d)
the establishment of a national bank
3.
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
a)
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
b)
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
c)
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
d)
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced witha stronger constitution.
4.
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -
a)
taxation without representation
b)
the doctrine of judicial review
c)
territorial expansion to the west
d)
the extent of federal power
5.
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreements over -
a)
how the nation should develop economically
b)
whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine
c)
how the nation should admit new states
d)
whether to approve the Declaration of Independence
6.
Which of the foloowing is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
a)
George Washignton's Farewell Address
b)
the Monroe Doctrine
c)
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
d)
The Federalist Papers
7.
How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?
a)
Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.
b)
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.
c)
The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.
d)
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.
8.
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
a)
the use of federal paper currency increased.
b)
agricultural imports increased
c)
imports of raw materials increased
d)
manufacturing increased.
9.
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to -
a)
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
b)
decide the outcome of contested election results
c)
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
d)
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
10.
In Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), the Supreme Court established the principle that the federal government -
a)
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
b)
decide the outcome of contested election results
c)
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
d)
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
11.
In McCulloch v. Maryland(1819), the Supreme Court established the principle that -
a)
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
b)
decide the outcome of contested election results
c)
federal laws were superior to state laws
d)
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
12.
John Marshall -
a)
upheld the doctrine of states' rights
b)
supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices
c)
allowed slavery to extend into western territories
d)
wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review
13.
In response to the XYZ Affair, John Adams approved the -
a)
Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Espionage Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Townshend Acts
14.
The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed before the election of 1800, were used to -
a)
keep people patriotic during wartime
b)
prevent negative comments from journalists
c)
expel American Indians from U.S. territory
d)
prevent trade with Britain
15.
The Louisiana Purchase is considered a turning point in U.S. history because -
a)
the United States gained independence from Great Britain
b)
the U.S. gained access to the Pacific Ocean
c)
the United States doubled in size
d)
the U.S. was able to complete the transcontinental railroad
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