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WorksheetsNew Republic Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
*Whiskey Rebellion
*Bank of the U.S.
*Alien and Sedition Acts
*Marbury v. Madison
This list is an example of -
Topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
Domestic issues faced by the leaders of the New Republic
Weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation
Issues leading the ratification of the first Constitutional amendments
The first U.S. political parties resulted from disagreements over which issue?
Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
Decision in Marbury v. Madison
Treaty of Ghent
Establishment of the First Bank of the United States
Europe: You're not the only rooster in South America!
Uncle Sam: I was aware of that when I cooped you up!
The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
encourage European power to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to -
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
decide the outcome of contested election results
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it-
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
Confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
Which document completes this excerpt?
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Ghent
Northwest Ordinance
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
"The question whether the judges are invested with exclusive authority to decide on the constitutionality of a law has been heretofore a subject of consideration with me in the exercise of official duties. Certainly there is not a word in the Constitution which has given that power to them more than to the Executive or Legislative branches." —Thomas Jefferson, 1815
Which Constitutional Principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt?
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial Review
Which sentence best completes the diagram?
The supply of British goods decreases.
Congress ends the European Embargo.
Exports to Great Britain increase.
Congress reduces tariffs.
These environmental modifications were made in order to construct -
Permanent housing for immigrants
canals that linked the Midwest to the Northeast
A transcontinental railroad
A harbor on the Mississippi River
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it -
doubled the size of the United States
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
Which of the following was the most direct result of the environmental modifications listed above?
Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and ease of travel on the road.
State governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality.
Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement.
Road construction became a major industry in the United States.
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Boston Tea Party
War of 1812
American Revolution
Civil War
Which reason best completes the diagram?
Requirements of an alliance with France
Interest in conquering territories in South America
British impressment of U.S. sailors
Abolition of state militias
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to —
the creation of reservations for American Indians
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
a compromise over slavery in western territories
