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WorksheetsUS - Early Republic - Washington and Review 21-22
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
**EARLY REPUBLIC**
Who suggested that the establishment of a National Bank would help ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury
Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
Benjamin Franklin - Postmaster General
Henry Knox - Secretary of War
**EARLY REPUBLIC**
In his farewell address, President Washington warned the U.S. about the dangers of political parties and suggested we "steer clear of -
permanent alliances
Native American treaties
trade restrictions
national debt
**COLONIZATION**
Which of these things led to the increasing spread of slavery in the thirteen colonies?
production of cash crops
dense forests
deep harbors
British taxes
**COLONIZATION**
Which list of topics would appear in an article about the Colonization Era?
Jamestown
Plymouth Rock
Maryland
Gold, God, Glory
Columbus
French fur trading
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Sons of Liberty
Bill of Rights
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
**REVOLUTION**
One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was -
Great Britain recognized the U.S. as an independent country
wars between Native American tribes came to an end
the U.S. was able to purchase 10 naval ships from the French
NONE of these are correct
**REVOLUTION**
What was the name of the battle that was a turning point in the war? [hint: after the battle, the American colonists were recognized and supported by the French]
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
NONE of these are correct
**CONSTITUTION**
"The President...shall have Power to make treaties...provided two-thirds of the Senators approve..."
"Congress can override a presidential veto with two-thirds majority vote..."
There are two examples of the principle of -
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
**CONSTITUTION**
Federalists - believed a strong central government would provide order and stability
Anti-Federalists - believed states rights and individual rights weren't being protected
Which of these two groups were in favor of ratifying [approving] the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
they BOTH wanted to ratify the Constitution
NEITHER group wanted to ratify the Constitution
**CONSTITUTION**
Which of these amendments is CORRECTLY described?
4th - protects against unreasonable search and seizure
6th - protects the right to trial by jury
8th - protects against excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment
ALL of these are correct
**EARLY REPUBLIC**
What event challenged the idea that the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws? [hint: it was a farmer's protest against an alcohol tax]
the Whiskey Rebellion
the Rum Revolt
the Alcohol Protest
the Beer Tax Fight
