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WorksheetsEarly Republic Semester Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What did Washington do as an example of his devotion to liberty?
By serving in the U.S. Navy
Fighting in the American Revolution as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Remaining loyal to England and leaving the colonies
By helping to write the Declaration of Independence
The Whiskey Rebellion proved what concerning the federal government?
National courts were needed to solve arguments between states
The national government could and would enforce laws concerning taxes
The national government could create tariffs
Threats from outside the U.S. meant a need for a national army
Washington warned Americans to steer clear of ________ ___________.
protective taxes
more colonial settlements in other areas of the world
arguing over territory
permanent alliances
What did Hamilton support in order to make sure the U.S. economy was successful?
establishing a national bank
creating an embargo against England
taxes on alcohol
establishing a trading network with France
What was the biggest issue surrounding the creation of the first political parties around the time of the Constitution?
Gaining more U.S. territory
The job duties of the Supreme Court
The amount of power the federal government should have
Alliances with foreign countries
The next issue that further divided the early republic into political parties was the creation of what?
Arguments over the establishment of a national bank
Treaty that ended the War of 1812
Adding the Bill of Rights before the Constitution was signed
Purchasing the Louisiana Territory
What happened as a result of the Embargo Act of 1807?
Both imports and exports dropped.
Imports dropped but exports went up.
Imports and exports grew.
Imports dropped but the amount of exports went up.
Marbury vs Madison established a precedent that all future courts would use to do what?
settle arguments about trade between states
overrule impeachments due to lack of evidence
decide who will win the presidency during contested elections
overrule any law that the courts decide are unconstitutional
-American manufacturing rose/increased
-?
What can be added as an effect of the War of 1812?
Farming imports rose
Imports of raw materials such as timber fell
Products from England decreased
Americans used less currency (paper money)
What was a major cause of the War of 1812?
The Spanish stealing American ships
Fishing rights on the Great Lakes were being violated
Forcing American sailors into the British military
Pirates attacking American ships
Which of the following is the best summary of the Monroe Doctrine?
No European countries are allowed to colonize anywhere in the Americas
The ability to nullify (cancel) federal laws is a necessity to keep our independence
Peace abroad can only happen as long as we don't make alliances
Europeans immigrating to the U.S. must be stopped
Of the following choices, which declared that the U.S. would not allow European colonization in the area of Latin America?
Treaty of Paris
Monroe Doctrine
XYZ Affair
Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions
Why is Monroe's presidency nicknamed the "Era of Good Feelings"?
U.S. elections were being decided by Congress
U.S. economy was becoming more successful and trade was growing around the world
U.S. created alliances with European nations
U.S. wanted to unite and therefore had a deep sense of national pride
What concept did President Monroe create as a foundation for American foreign policy?
U.S. would fight against any nation that tried to interfere in North and South America (western hemisphere)
U.S. would use the army to eliminate dictators who threatened countries
U.S. would convince Asian countries to trade with the U.S.
U.S. would use countries abroad to find a peaceful way to settle arguments
-Terrain such as boulders, trees, bushes, etc. were removed
-Rolling hills were made level
-Stonework was laid
-Ditches were created
The list above was most likely created due to what reason?
Roads were in demand in the U.S.
States worked with each other to keep up the quality of highways
More transportation methods to states out west meant that trade and other settlements would grow
National laws were created for the safety of travelers on the road
