WorksheetsEARLY REPUBLIC
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of these was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
The U.S.gave up territory to Great Britain in order to avoid war
There was a renewed sense of nationalism
There was a re-commitment to religious revivals seen before in Colonial America
Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government
The U.S. foreign policy shown in this cartoon was intended to -
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
discourage Spain from starting revolution in former U.S. colonies
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to South America
Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion showed that...
The federal gov't is strong in times of domestic crisis and if you want to protest, do it peacefully
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect domestic industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
Which of the following completes this graphic?
oversee state government programs
control the creation of new businesses
establish a national bank
ban protective tariffs
- Whiskey Rebellion
- The Bank of the U.S.
- The Alien & Sedition Acts
- Marbury v. Madison
This list provides examples of -
points of debate at the Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the early republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
According the Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
the passage of a trade embargo against England
the abolition of tariffs
the creation of a trade alliance with France
the establishment of a national bank
The first political parties in the U.S. formed mainly in response to disagreements over -
taxation without representation
the necessity of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
how much power the federal government should wield
The first political parties in the U.S. were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between -
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
George Washington and James Madison
What event goes in the "?"
- British impressment of American sailors
- ?
- Treaty of Ghent is signed
Boston Tea Party
Civil War
American Revolution
War of 1812
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned against 2 things. What were they?
political parties and native americans
permanent alliances & native americans
political parties and permanent alliances
native americans and the national bank
Which of the following best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
The immigration of Europeans to the U.S. must be discouraged
International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it -
established a method for admitting new states to the U.S.
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
more than doubled the size of the U.S.
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
Which land acquisition is identified by letter
E?
Louisiana Purchase
Florida
Treaty of Paris
Oregon
Which land acquisition was purchased from France in 1803 and doubled the size of the U.S.?
Mexican Cession
Louisiana Purchase
Treaty of Paris
Gadsden Purchase
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
The use of federal paper currency increased
Agricultural imports increased
Domestic manufacturing increased
Imports of raw materials increased
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to -
decide the outcome of contested election results
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
John Marshall
*** Promoted the public good
*** Maintained a strong sense of duty
*** Used clear language to discuss complex issues
What action should be added to this list?
Upheld the doctrine of states' rights
Decreased the power of the federal government
Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices
Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review
Which president fits the description?
*** Put down the Whiskey Rebellion to show the strength of the new U.S. government
*** Set many precedents, including only serving 2 terms
*** Established a foreign policy of neutrality
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Why did President Washington caution Americans against forming alliances with foreign nations in his Farewell Address?
He feared Latin America would be harmed
He was troubled that France might establish colonies in the Americas
He worried that the U.S. get involved with foreign conflict
He sought to protect America's Western frontier
"I know too that it is a principle with is, and I think it a wise one, not to entangle ourselves with the affairs of Europe..." - Thomas Jefferson, 1787
Which document echoes the advice given Thomas Jefferson in this statement?
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Washington's Farewell Address
Which power did the U.S. Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?
judicial review
hearing appeals from lower federal courts
deciding cases involving two or more states
judicial independence through lifetime tenure
Which areas were added to the U.S. by the Louisiana Purchase?
territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachians
territory from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River
territory from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
territory from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court Case ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
The federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Courts determine the constitutionality of a law
Congress can do what is necessary and proper to carry out its powers; ex. set up a national bank
States cannot interfere with other nations, only the federal government has that authority
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court Case ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?
The federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Courts determine the constitutionality of a law
Congress can do what is necessary and proper to carry out its powers; ex. set up a national bank
States cannot interfere with other nations, only the federal government has that authority
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court Case ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden?
The federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Courts determine the constitutionality of a law
Congress can do what is necessary and proper to carry out its powers; ex. set up a national bank
States cannot interfere with other nations, only the federal government has that authority
Which court case involved competing steam boats in New York, and ruled that the national government in in charge of interstate commerce?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
Hamilton v. Jefferson
What is described here?
- Banned trade with all foreign countries
- Aimed at hurting British economy to stop impressment
- devastated the U.S. economy and was a major failure of the 3rd president
War of 1812
Embargo Act
Whiskey Rebellion
Monroe Doctrine
Find the best match:
groups that compete for power in government. Started with the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans and the debate over a national bank.
protective tariff
foreign policy
political parties
impressment
What is described here?
- Fought between British and Americans over impressment
- Washington DC burned down, but Americans won at Fort McHenry and New Orleans
- Ended with Treaty of Ghent
War of 1812
Embargo Act
Whiskey Rebellion
Monroe Doctrine
