WorksheetsEarly Republic STAAR
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.
There was a renewed sense of nationalism.
Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.
Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
Which action completes this diagram?
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new businesses
establish a national bank
eliminate protective tariffs
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*The Whiskey Rebellion
*The Bank of the United States
The Alien and Sedition Acts
*Marbury v. Madison
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This list provides examples of-
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
The abolition of consumption taxes
The creation of a trade alliance with France
The establishment of a national bank
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
The election of George Washington to second term as president
The establishment of the First Bank of the United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over-
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
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
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over-
how the nation should develop economically
whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine
how the nation should admit new states
whether to approve the Declaration of Independence
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The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
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Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington's Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist Paper
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'Tis true policy to steer clear of ____?____ with any portion of the foreign World- So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it... But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
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Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial Settlements
protective Tariffs
permanent Alliances
territorial Disputes
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 powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
The immigration of Europeans to the United States 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 Europeans is prohibited.
