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WorksheetsChapter 6 "The Early Republic"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 43mins
The Judiciary Act of 1789
recognized George Washington as the first President.
established the office of the Secretary of State.
created a system of thirteen federal district courts.
appointed the first chief justice of the United States.
Whom did Washington choose to lead the State Department?
Henry Knox
John Adams
Edmund Randolph
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following was a part of Alexander Hamilton’s plan for restructuring the nation’s debt?
using cash reserves to pay down state and national debts
reducing tariffs on imported goods to lower prices for consumers
developing a strong commercial and industrial economy
banning taxes on goods such as coffee, tea, and alcoholic spirits.
The Whiskey Rebellion
caused the formation of the Democratic Societies.
led to the development of two distinct political groups.
started a disagreement among supporters of the Federalists.
unified northern merchants and southern farmers.
A tax on imported goods.
goody tax
export tax
excise tax
Tariff
Philosophy of limiting the federal government
to powers explicitly granted by the Constitution
loose construction
easy construction
moderate construction
strict construction
group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office.
cabinet
political party
congregation
pack
Officials in the executive branch of government
coalition
administration
huddle
group
New York politician who became Vice President after Hamilton urged Federalist congressmen to back Jefferson; later killed Hamilton in a duel.
Aaron Burr
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Andrew Jackson
Resolutions that suggested that states had
the power to nullify federal laws like the
Alien and Sedition Acts.
Pennsylvania and Kentucky resolutions
Virginia and Delaware resolutions
Virginia and Kentucky resolutions
Maryland and Delaware resolutions
1798 Federalist laws to restrict public criticism and
deport immigrants, most of whom supported
Democratic Republicans.
Patriot Acts
CDC Acts
Quartering Acts
Alien and Sedition Acts
Incident in which French
officials demanded bribes to stop French
seizures of American shipping
ZIP Affair
XYZ Affair
USA Affair
WJC Affair
Chief Justice who negotiated a 1794 treaty with Britain that removed British soldiers from American lands, but
maintained restrictions on American shipping.
John Jay
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
1789 republican uprising in France against the monarchy that led to public executions and war with
Britain.
Paris Accords
French Revolution
Musketeer Revolt
Paris Persecution
1794 victory over Native Americans by General Anthony
Wayne, led to the Treaty of Greenville and American control over Ohio
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of the Ohio River
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Battle of Lake Erie
Native American war chief who defeated forces sent to stop his attacks on settlers in the 1790s.
Little Turtle
Sitting Bull
War Eagle
Squatting Duck
The British hoped to limit American settlement in the Northwest Territory by
moving their forts across the Great Lakes
sending troops to attack American settlements
providing arms and ammunition to Native Americans
sending General Arthur St. Clair to patrol the area
Which of the following is an accurate description of the French Revolution?
the republican uprising against the French monarchy and aristocrats
the refusal of the United States to give in to France's trade demands
the beginning of France's war with Spain over the Florida territory
the decision of France to join the Native Americans' resistance
Why did the United States sign a treaty with Spain?
to guarantee free shipping rights on the Mississippi River
to assure Spain's repayment of war debts to the United States
to prevent Britain from shipping goods from New Orleans
to stop Spain from giving up its forts on American soil
The Federalists used the Alien and Sedition Act to
silence the Democratic-Republican Party
prevent juries from acquitting innocent immigrants
provoke a crisis that briefly united the nation against France
uphold the tradition of presuming a person innocent until proven guilty
The departments and workers that make up the government.
cabinet
groups
bureaucracy
embargo
Federalist Chief Justice who established the Court’s power of judicial review
Perry Mason
Jackson Hewitt
John Marshall
Phillip Rivers
The power to decide if an act of Congress or the President is constitutional.
quid pro quo
double jeopardy
illegal procedure
judicial review
1803 Supreme Court case that established the Court as the final judge of the constitutionality of congressional actions.
Miranda v. Arizona
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Plessy v. Ferguson
Land between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains bought by the U.S. from France in 1803.
Oregon Trail
Neutral Zone
Demilitarized Zone
Louisiana Purchase
“Corps of Discovery” sent by Jefferson to explore
the Louisiana Territory
Abbott and Costello Crew
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Batman and Robin Crusade
Laurel and Hardy Handshake
Action from 1801 to 1805 against Barbary pirates who demanded protection money for U.S. shipping in the
Mediterranean Sea
Barbary War
Moroccan Battle
Arabian Assault
Mediterranean Expedition
A government order suspending trade, usually to force some action.
referendum
embargo
endictment
reform
Policy of seizing people or property for military or public service.
impressment
appeasement
imprisonment
excitement
When Jefferson took office, he ...
encouraged Congress to renew the Alien and Sedition Acts
reduced the national debt by cutting government spending.
raised taxes on stamps, land, and alcoholic spirits.
expanded the nation's army, navy, and bureaucracy
What was one of John Marshall's important accomplishments as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
establishing the power of judicial review
appointing William Marbury a justice
ruling state laws to be superior to federal laws
allowing federal regulation of interstate commerce
Which of the following was a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
Jefferson allied with the British against France
Spanish forces gained control of New Orleans
The size of the United States nearly doubled
France regained control of the West Indies
The embargo Jefferson declared against Britain in 1807...
disrupted the British economy and closed British factories
caused a substantial increase in profits for American merchants
allowed American farmers to export goods to foreign markets
angered American voters and led to increased Federalist support
Thomas Jefferson's political party affiliation was ...
Whig
Socialist
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Who shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel?
Montgomery Burns
Aaron Burr
John Adams
John Booth
Invaded the Spanish colony of Florida.
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Johnson
Wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Michael Gary Scott
Alicia Augello Kees
Francis Scott Key
Francis Albert Sinatra
Meeting of Federalist delegates to consider
secession.
Hartford Convention
Wheeling Convention
Newark Convention
Philadelphia Convention
Wanted to unite the Indian nations in armed
resistance against American expansion.
Geronimo
Tecumseh
Pontiac
Metacomet
Caused the Native American movement to
lose momentum.
Battle of Flipavessel
Battle of Rockaboat
Battle of Pushapontoon
Battle of Tippecanoe
Took place two weeks after a peace treaty
was signed at Ghent.
Battle of St. Louis
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Baton Rouge
Battle of Mobile
A group of young politicians called the War Hawks wanted to restore national honor by
letting Native Americans keep their land.
leading an invasion of British-held Canada.
capturing Florida Territory from the Spanish.
building a professional army and navy.
What was one result of the American invasion of Canada?
The state militias gained reputations for courage.
Detroit was surrendered to the British army.
Successful invasions bolstered American pride.
British troops surrendered to the American forces.
During their invasion of the United States, British forces
captured and burned Washington, D.C.
won an important victory at Baltimore.
blundered in their attack on Maine.
defended their occupation of Detroit.
What happened to the Federalist Party after the War of 1812?
They became popular with western farmers.
They joined with New England in seceding.
They were mocked as defeatists and traitors.
They played a lesser role in American politics.
