WorksheetsEarly Republic Quiz (1-4)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Whisky Rebellion challenged the idea that -
a)
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
b)
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
c)
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
d)
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
2.
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
a)
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
b)
The election of George Washington to a second term as president
c)
The establishment of the First Bank of the United States
d)
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
3.
Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
a)
George Washington's Farewell Address
b)
The Monroe Doctrine
c)
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
d)
The Federalist Papers
4.
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that -
a)
only the courts may regulate interstate commerce
b)
the president may veto federal legislation
c)
the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional
d)
only the president may issue an executive order
5.
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
6.
The numbered river on this map played a major role in -
a)
the defeat of British troops at the Battle of Saratoga
b)
the exploration of new territory acquired from France
c)
the defeat of British invaders at the Battle of Fort McHenry
d)
the settlement of territory previously claimed by the Dutch
7.
Which sentence best completes the diagram?
a)
The supply of British goods decreases
b)
Congress ends the European embargo
c)
Exports to Great Britain increase
d)
Congress reduces tariffs
8.
Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Judiciary Act of 1789
d)
Alien and Sedition Acts
9.
In which year would this headline have most likely appeared?
a)
1787
b)
1798
c)
1803
d)
1812
10.
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to -
a)
the creation of reservations for American Indians
b)
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
c)
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
d)
a compromise over slavery in western territories
11.
This list provides examples of -
a)
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
b)
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
c)
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
d)
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
12.
Which of the following actions was essential in Hamilton's plan to improve the U.S. economy?
a)
the establishment of a Bill of Rights
b)
a strong economic alliance with the French
c)
the elimination of protective tariffs
d)
the establishment of a national bank
13.
Which action should be added to this list
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
14.
During the War of 1812, the British blockade of American ports was an important factor that contributed to the -
a)
Dependence on the French for supplies
b)
Growth of American manufacturing
c)
Increased demand for sugar
d)
Development of mercantilism
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