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Early Republic

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

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Class
Date
1.
George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...
a)
Embargo Act 
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Aggressive Manifest Destiny
d)
XYZ Affair
2.
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address? 
a)
stay out of foreign affairs
b)
avoid political parties
c)
maintain current borders
d)
stay out of debt
3.
The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue? 
a)
should more power be with state or federal government?
b)
should the US expand its borders?
c)
should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?
d)
should representation in Congress be equal or based on population? 
4.
The second President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair. 
a)
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
b)
Embargo Acts
c)
The XYZ Acts
d)
Alien & Sedition Acts
5.
Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships? 
a)
Alien & Sedition Acts
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Neutrality Proclamation
d)
Barbary Act
6.
Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain? 
a)
John Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
7.
Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
8.
Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice is considered the most influential? 
a)
John Jay
b)
Roger Taney
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Roberts
9.
Which of the following would NOT be associated with the Federalist political party? 
a)
Creating a national bank
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Loosely interpreting the Constitution
10.
Democratic-Republicans would agree with all of the following statements except...
a)
Governmental power should be left with the states.
b)
Federal laws supercede state laws. 
c)
The National Bank is unconstitutional. 
d)
The Constitution should be strictly interpreted. 
11.
Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812? 
a)
Impressment of US sailors by British navy
b)
British refusing to pay debts owed to US
c)
British providing Natives with weapons
d)
British attacking American ships
12.
"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement? 
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
13.
Which President oversaw a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
14.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the War of 1812? 
a)
Improved relations with Native Americans. 
b)
Increased manufacturing capabilities.
c)
Increased sense of nationalism. 
d)
Restoration of American shipping rights. 
15.
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the War of 1812? 
a)
Neither side won nor lost territory
b)
The United States won the war.
c)
The British won the war. 
d)
The United States gained control of Florida territory. 
16.
Which President's domestic policy included putting down the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
James Madison
17.
Which Supreme Court case ruled that states may not tax the federal government? 
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland 
d)
Dred Scott v. Sanford
18.
An attempt by French officials to bribe American diplomats became known as the...
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
French Affair
c)
Barbary Wars
d)
Sedition Acts
19.
What document prevented further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
Farewell Address
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Monroe Doctrine
d)
Madison Doctrine
20.
Which was an important lasting result of the War of 1812?
a)
The U.S. developed a sense of nationalism 
b)
Blockade
21.
The Era of Good Feelings came after what major event?
a)
War of 1812
b)
Election of George Washington
c)
The Embargo Act
d)
The Election of 1796
22.
What document officially ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Monroe Doctrine 
c)
Adams Onis Treaty
d)
Missouri Compromise
23.
As the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton was best known for his creation 
a)
the Supreme Court
b)
the Federal Reserve 
c)
the Internal Revenue Service 
d)
a national bank
24.
How did the Farewell Address influence presidents throughout history?
a)
avoiding alliances with foreign nations
b)
establishing a national military force
c)
including the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution 
d)
established a national bank
25.
What is a controversial legislation of President Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
a)
The Embargo Acts
b)
Alien and Sedition Acts
c)
The Monroe Doctrine
d)
The Judiciary Act
26.
What is a direct result of the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
puts the power in the hands of the federal government to stop the rebellion 
b)
the farmers protested and the war of 1812 broke out as a result 
c)
Embargo Act was implemented to cut off all trade with Europe 
d)
the National Bank is set up to fund the rebellion 
27.
Why is Marbury v. Madison significant?
a)
only states could regulate the type of transportation used on rivers
b)
reinforced federal authority over trade
c)
establish federal authority over American Indian affairs
d)
established judicial review
28.
What was a major problem faced by Washington when he became president?
a)
political parties could not agree
b)
England refused to trade with the U.S. 
c)
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution
d)
The US was in debt from the American Revolution 
29.
What best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Europe is prohibited from colonizing in the West
b)
Spain can freely colonize in South America 
c)
Prohibited immigrants from Europe from moving to America
d)
enforced impressment of British soldiers to fight for the US
30.
What was Washington's focus as president?
a)
foreign policy 
b)
preventing war
c)
establishing judicial review
d)
domestic policies 
31.
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
b)
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
c)
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
d)
The government made the production of whiskey illegal.
32.
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
b)
He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
c)
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
d)
He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.
33.
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a)
a strong economy
b)
agricultural growth
c)
a partnership with France
d)
powerful state governments
34.

"Steer clear of permanent alliances"

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Howard Doctrine

c)

Washington's Foreign Policy

d)

Adam's Foreign Policy

35.

Whiskey Rebellion

The Bank of the United States

The Alien & Sedition Acts

Marbury v. Madison


This list provides examples of -

a)

topics discussed during the constitutional convention

b)

domestic issues faces by leaders of the new republic

c)

weakness of the Articles of confederation

d)

issuing leading to ratification

36.

"In regard to foreign Nations...have with them as little political connection as possible..."

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Washington's Farewell Address

c)

Lincoln's first Inaugural Address

d)

Federalist Papers

37.

Strengthened the power of the judiciary by making it the final authority in interpreting the Constitution.

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

b)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

c)

Georgia v. Worchester

38.

This case strengthen the federal government by allowing the national government to control all trade/commerce between states.

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

c)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

39.

Made the Supreme Court the final word on the constitutionality of a law.

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

b)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

40.

Strengthened the idea of checks and balances in the federal government.

a)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

b)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

41.

First case to declare an act of Congress (part of the Judiciary Act of 1789) unconstitutional

a)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

c)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

42.

The first political parties were formed because of disagreements over what issue?

a)

How should the U.S. get out of debt?

b)

Should the US expand its borders?

c)

Should Presidents be elected through electoral college or popular vote?

d)

Should representation in Congress be equal or based on population?

43.
The second President, John Adams, became very unpopular when he signed these laws in response to criticism to his handling of the XYZ Affair. 
a)
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
b)
Embargo Acts
c)
The XYZ Acts
d)
Alien & Sedition Acts
44.

Which of the following law was passed in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships?

a)

Alien & Sedition Acts

b)

Embargo Act

c)

Neutrality Proclamation

d)

Barbary Act

45.
Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
46.

Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice established Judicial Review?

a)

John Jay

b)

Roger Taney

c)

John Marshall

d)

John Roberts

47.

Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812?

a)

Impressment of US sailors by British navy

b)

British refusing to pay debts owed to US

c)

British providing Natives with weapons

d)

British attacking American ships

48.
"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement? 
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
49.

After what war did the U.S. experience a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

a)

Revolutionary War

b)

World War II

c)

Civil War

d)

War of 1812

50.

Which President put down the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

James Madison

51.

A political party founded by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Federalist Party

d)

Democratic-Republican Party

52.

A political party created and influenced by Alexander Hamilton that wanted to strengthen the federal government and promote industry and trade

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Federalist Party

d)

Democratic-Republican Party

53.
1794 A protest of small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
54.
Conflicts over the proper role of government lead to 
a)
Federal Taxes
b)
Political Parties
c)
Cabinet Offices
d)
Corporations
55.
In his farewell address, Washington warned of:  
a)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, avoid political parties 
b)
Avoid political parties, aquiring slaves
c)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, trading goods
d)
Trading goods, acquiring slaves
56.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
To tax whiskey
b)
Demonstrated the U.S. government’s power to enforce laws
c)
To create more whiskey
d)
Demonstrated the Supreme Court's power to create new laws
57.
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Doubled the size of the United States
b)
Finished the war between Spain and France
c)
Provided a place for the French to plant crops
d)
Tripled the size of the United States
58.
National pride, less political conflicts increase in manufacturing are all characteristics of:
a)
The Era of Bad Feelings
b)
The Era of Spoiled Feelings
c)
The Era of Cockiness
d)
The Era of Good Feelings
59.
 To sacrifice ones personal interest for the good of the larger community is called: 
a)
Honesty
b)
Kindness
c)
Shyness 
d)
Civic virtue 
60.
What was Washington’s foreign policy?
a)
Kindess
b)
Patriotism 
c)
Isolationism
d)
Hate towards others
61.

The XYZ Affair caused Adams to pass the...

a)

Alien and Sedition Acts

b)

Embargo Act

c)

Impressment

d)

Immigration Registration Act

62.
Define the significance of Decision of Marbury v. Madison:
a)
Marbury got the position he wanted
b)
Madison had the power to enforce trade between states
c)
created a balance of power among the three branches of government
d)
Gave the executive branch all the power
63.
Marbury v. Madison created:
a)
the Supreme Court's right to declare a law unconstitutional
b)
the right to vote
c)
the ability to regulate trade between countries 
d)
the right to pout until you get what you want
64.
Extreme nationalism called, “The Era of Good
Feeling” was a social effect of 
a)
Eastward expansion
b)
War of 1912
c)
Trump's presidency
d)
War of 1812
65.
The Whiskey Rebellion, the Bank of the US, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and Marbury vs Madison were: 
a)
Spoils System
b)
Foreign Issues 
c)
Domestic Issues
d)
System of Spoils
66.
What party was against a strong central government, government promotion of trade and industry
a)
Federalists
b)
Democrat-Republicans
c)
Whigs
d)
Liberals
67.
Competition, Economic Freedom, and Individual Choice are examples of:
a)
Free Enterprise
b)
Mercantilism
c)
War
d)
Era of Bad Feelings
68.
The effect of trade restrictions with the British, impressment of American Sailors was:
a)
Mexican-American War
b)
War of 1218
c)
War of 1812
d)
Whiskey Rebellion
69.
Disagreements over the proper role of government led to:
a)
more taxes
b)
the first political parties
c)
the espionage  act
d)
more government jobs 
70.
1755-1804 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, author of the Federalist Papers, first Secretary of Treasury under George Washington, developed the Bank of the US
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
71.
1743-1826 He was an American Statesman and member of the Continental Congress, Author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of State for George Washington, 3rd President of the US
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
72.
A political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
73.
A political party created in the 1790s and influenced by Alexander Hamilton that wanted to strengthen the federal government and promote industry and trade
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
74.
The total amount of money owed by a country to its lenders
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
75.
A way of interpreting the Constitution that allows the federal government to take actions that the Constitution does not specifically forbid it from taking.
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
76.
A way of interpreting the Constitution that allows the federal government to take only those actions the Constitution specifically says it can take
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
77.
1793 a statement made by President George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
78.
A national bank chartered by Congress in 1791 to provide security for the US economy
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
79.
A group of people who organize to help elect government officials and influence government policies
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
80.
French rebellion that began in 1789 in which the French people overthrew the monarchy and made their country a republic
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
81.
1794 A protest of small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
82.
1786-1787 an uprising of Massachusetts  farmers, led by Daniel Shays, to protest high taxes, heavy debt, and farm foreclosures
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
83.
An 1803 US Supreme Court Case that established the principle of judicial review was...
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
84.
1798 laws passed by a Federalist-dominated Congress aimed at protecting the government from treasonous ideas, actions, and people.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
85.

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

d)

a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

86.

Which action completes this diagram?

a)

oversee state government agencies

b)

regulate the creation of new businesses

c)

establish a national bank

d)

eliminate protective tariffs

87.

This list provides examples of -

a)

topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

b)

domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

c)

weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

d)

issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

88.

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 creation of a trade alliance with France

d)

The establishment of a national bank

89.

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

a)

Southern states were threatening to secede from the union.

b)

The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

c)

Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

d)

The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

90.

The organization of the first U. S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issues?

a)

The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France

b)

The election of George Washington to a second term as president

c)

The establishment of the First Bank of the United States

d)

The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa

91.

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -

a)

taxation without representation

b)

the doctrine of judicial review

c)

territorial expansion to the west

d)

the extend of federal power

92.

Disagreements between these two cabinet members lead to-

a)

the creation of reservations for American Indians

b)

a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights

c)

the establishment of the first U.S. political parties

d)

the compromise over slavery in western territories

93.

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)

how the nation should admit new states

d)

whether to approve the Declaration of Independence

94.

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

a)

John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

b)

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine

c)

George Washington and James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

95.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

War of 1812

c)

American Revolution

d)

Civil War

96.

Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?

a)

George Washington's Farewell Address

b)

The Monroe Doctrine

c)

Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

d)

The Federalist Papers

97.

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

a)

colonial settlements

b)

protective tariffs

c)

permanent alliances

d)

territorial disputes

98.

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to-

a)

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

b)

deter Spain from inciting revolution informer U.S. colonies

c)

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

d)

keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

99.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

b)

International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

c)

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

d)

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

100.
A political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
101.
1793 a statement made by President George Washington that the United States would not side with any of the nations at war in Europe following the French Revolution
a)
Loose Constructionist
b)
Strict Constructionist
c)
National Debt
d)
Neutrality Proclamation 
102.
1794 A protest of small farmers in Pennsylvania against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Bank of the United States
b)
French Revolution
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
Political Parties
103.
An 1803 US Supreme Court Case that established the principle of judicial review was...
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
104.
1798 laws passed by a Federalist-dominated Congress aimed at protecting the government from treasonous ideas, actions, and people.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Alien and Sedition Acts
d)
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
105.
"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy includes this statement? 
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
106.
Which President oversaw a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
107.
A political party created in the 1790s and influenced by Alexander Hamilton that wanted to strengthen the federal government and promote industry and trade
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
108.
What did Alexander Hamilton believe the U.S. needed?
a)
A national bank for economic stability
b)
A treaty with both France and Britain for political stability
c)
Tariffs on interstate goods for economic stability
d)
A stock market exchange system for social stability
109.
Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British impressment of American sailors
b)
British searching and seizing American ships
c)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
d)
British burning down Washington D.C.
110.
George Washington was in favor of political parties
a)
Yes
b)
No
111.
George Washington wanted to stay neutral in foreign affairs.
a)
Yes
b)
No
112.
The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories 
a)
to become states
b)
federal funding
c)
infrastructure grants
113.
How was the US economy most was affected by the War of 1812?
a)
U.S. economy became stronger from growing industry
b)
Agriculture increased dramatically during the War of 1812
c)
Manufacturing industry could not handle the demand of the military
d)
The economy was slowed as so many men went to war
114.
What is Judicial Review?
a)
The Supreme Court shaping polices by addressing social and political issues
b)
The Supreme Court should avoid taking the initiative on social and political questions
c)
A clause stating that no state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property.
d)
The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional 
115.
The largest problem facing Washington when he became president was - 
a)
lack of military experience
b)
where to put the national capital
c)
national debt
d)
Native Americans
116.
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
a)
The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.
b)
There was a renewed sense of nationalism.
c)
Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.
d)
Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.
117.
John Marshall wrote the Supreme Court decision that established judicial review.
a)
True
b)
False