WorksheetsEARLY REPUBLIC ERA TEST REVIEW
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 35mins
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
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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
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
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.
"It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world..."
Which of the following best describes Washington’s stance based on the quote below?
He believed strongly in creating a presidential cabinet.
He felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution.
He believed the U.S. should stay neutral in its dealings with other countries.
He believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade.
Which of the following best reflects how George Washington maintained national security?
He protected citizens’ first amendment rights to petition the government.
He encouraged the creation of political parties in the United States.
He worked with Congress at great lengths to pass the Embargo Act.
He sent out a force of 13,000 militia troops to suppress the uprising.
- How much power should the federal government be given?
- What should be the basis of the U.S. Economy?
- Should a national bank exist?
Disagreements over questions like those listed below led to the –
creation of political parties in the United States.
addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
election of George Washington as president.
outbreak of the War of 1812.
EVENTS THAT LED TO THE WAR OF 1812
(1) War Hawks wanted to expand into Canada.
(2) ?
(3) British support of native Americans
(4) Impressment of U.S. Sailors
Which event best completes the diagram below?
Naval blockades of American ports
European attempts to recolonize the Americas
Passage of the Embargo Act
Tensions with France due to the XYZ Affair
FEDERALISTS
- Believed the wealthy and well educated should lead the nation.
- Emphasized manufacturing, shipping, and trade.
- ?
Which of the following best completes the table below?
Supported a strong central government
Supported the French in most arguments
Supported a weak central government
Supported a strong state government
Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described below?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Gibbons v. Ogden
The excerpt below helped Alexander Hamilton justify -
fighting the War of 1812.
establishing a judicial branch.
purchasing Louisiana territory.
creating a national bank.
How did the War of 1812 significantly affect the United States economy?
Surge in patriotism
Expansion in U.S. manufacturing
Increase in foreign respect
Weakening of Native influence
The U.S. foreign policy depicted above was designed to –
show United States’ interest in claiming South American lands.
express the U.S. stance of neutrality when European nations were at war.
prevent European countries from recolonizing in the Americas.
attract Europe to trade with countries in the western hemisphere.
Which of the following statements best reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?
“The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit.”
“Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”
“The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”
“The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”
All the events listed below occurred during –
the American Revolution.
the Jacksonian Era.
the Era of Good Feelings.
Washington’s Presidency.
The excerpt below describes giving the Supreme Court the power of –
making laws.
judicial review.
vetoing laws.
creating lower courts.
What economic issue did George Washington face when he took office?
Fending off the British for aiding Natives
High debt from the American Revolution
Implementing protective tariffs
Lack of manufacturing centers in the U.S.
Which idea from Washington’s Farewell Address was incorporated in the Monroe Doctrine?
Discourage the creation of political parties
Remain neutral in foreign affairs
Avoid accumulation of national debt
Restrict the expansion of free enterprise
The excerpt below violates which freedom protected under the Constitution?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Press
The excerpt below expresses reasons why –
George Washington was elected as the first president.
John Marshall was appointed as chief justice.
Alexander Hamilton was appointed Secretary of Treasury.
Thomas Jefferson was elected leader of the Democratic-Republicans.
What was President Adams’ response to the XYZ Affair?
Joined forces with Great Britain’s Navy in order to start impressing French sailors
Declared war on France in order to put an end to the situation more quickly
Sent over more ambassadors in order to try to improve relations with France
Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe
Which president passed the act described below, thereby changing the economic relationship between Great Britain and the United States in order to avoid war?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
The lasting impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden is that -
it established the principle of judicial review.
state governments held more power than the federal government.
the federal government held more power than the state governments.
it ruled that states could not trade with South American countries.
After the XYZ Affair, John Adams felt he was maintaining national security by –
encouraging Congress to pass the Alien Act.
promoting trade with England and France.
denying Cherokee Indians access to their lands.
supporting military invasions in South America
Which of the following best completes the diagram below?
Ruled slaves were property and had no rights
Declared states had the right to secede from the Union
Wrote decision that established judicial review
Established doctrine for free enterprise
Which of the following events posed the greatest threat to maintaining “domestic tranquility” during Washington’s presidency?
Enforcement of Alien and Sedition Acts
Issuance of the Proclamation of Neutrality
Unrest which led to the Whiskey Rebellion
Passage of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789
HAMILTON'S ECONOMIC PLAN:
Step One: Pay off all war debt
Step Two: Raise government revenue (income)
Step Three: ?????????
Which of the following best completes the diagram below?
Move the U.S. capital south
Re-establish trade with Natives
Combine state and national debt
Create a national bank
Which location on the map shows the territory purchased by the U.S. in 1803?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following was considered a cause of the War of 1812?
American gained international respect and recognition
British provided support to Native Americans
American sailors were forced into the British military
Manufacturing expanded as imports decreased
Which of the following was considered an effect of the War of 1812?
American gained international respect and recognition
British provided support to Native Americans
American sailors were forced into the British military
Manufacturing expanded as imports decreased
Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described above?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Gibbons v. Ogden
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Re-establish trade with Natives
Create a national bank
Move the U.S. capital south
Combine state and national debt
