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Early Republic/Jackson Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Whiskey 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

2.

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

a)

The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

b)

The abolition of consumption taxes

c)

The establishment of a national bank

3.

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

a)

Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States

b)

The United States had large debts from the American Revolution

c)

Southern States were threatening to secede from the Union.

4.

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over--

a)

how the nation should develop economically

b)

whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

c)

hot the nation should admit new states

5.

The first political parties were established in the 1790's because of differences between--

a)

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

b)

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington and James Madison

d)

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine

6.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The immigration of Europeans to the Unites States must be discouraged

b)

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

c)

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

7.

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

a)

colonial Settlements

b)

protective tafiffs

c)

permanent alliances

8.

How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion?

a)

By funding a transportation network

b)

By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves

c)

By creating a national bank to loan money to land investors

9.

The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the Unites States by instituting a -

a)

method to purchase terrtiory

b)

procedure for military takeovers

c)

process through which a state could be added to the Union

10.

In Marbury v. Madison, 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

11.

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it -

a)

upheld the power of the electoral college to choose the vice president.

b)

established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court.

12.

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

a)

Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

b)

Can a state overturn federal law?

13.

Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the--

a)

Bank War

b)

Nullification Crisis

c)

XYZ Affair

14.

In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Jackson responded to this decision by--

a)

filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation

b)

ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation.

15.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

War of 1812

c)

Civil War

16.

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

a)

The use of federal paper currency increased

b)

Manufacturing increased

c)

Agricultural imports increased

17.

During the 1830's public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

a)

The public voting for candidates based on religious afflilations

b)

The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.

18.

What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

a)

To persuade American Indians to become farmers

b)

To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

c)

To gain access to important rivers

19.

Who controlled Florida before the U.S. purchased it?

a)

Mexico

b)

France

c)

Spain

20.

Which accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is shown on the map as Unorganized Territory?

a)

The conquest of Mexican territory

b)

The purchase of Louisiana from France

c)

The cession of Florida territory from Spain

21.

What was the impact of Jackson's attempt to reduce conflicts between American Indians and white settlers during the 1830's?

a)

American Indians were forced to relocate.

b)

American Indians were granted U.S. citizenship.

22.

Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?

a)

The U.S. would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies.

b)

The U.S. would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere.

23.

Who authored a document that told Europe to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere?

a)

James Madison

b)

James Monroe

c)

George Washington

24.

Which issue is one reason for the development of political parties in the early republic?

a)

There was an agreement over the war with Great Britain in 1812.

b)

There was a disagreement over the role and strength of the national government.

c)

There was a disagreement over the Louisiana Purchase.

25.

What was the MOST important issue dividing the first political parties in the U.S.?

a)

income taxed versus income taxes.

b)

tariff policies on exports.

c)

strong versus weak federal government.

26.

These speakers are debating an issue that eventually became known as the

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Nullification Crisis