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US - Early Republic - Washington and Review 21-22

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

**EARLY REPUBLIC**

Who suggested that the establishment of a National Bank would help ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

a)

Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury

b)

Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State

c)

Benjamin Franklin - Postmaster General

d)

Henry Knox - Secretary of War

2.

**EARLY REPUBLIC**

In his farewell address, President Washington warned the U.S. about the dangers of political parties and suggested we "steer clear of -

a)

permanent alliances

b)

Native American treaties

c)

trade restrictions

d)

national debt

3.

**COLONIZATION**

Which of these things led to the increasing spread of slavery in the thirteen colonies?

a)

production of cash crops

b)

dense forests

c)

deep harbors

d)

British taxes

4.

**COLONIZATION**

Which list of topics would appear in an article about the Colonization Era?

a)

Jamestown

Plymouth Rock

Maryland

b)

Gold, God, Glory

Columbus

French fur trading

c)

Battle of Yorktown

Treaty of Paris

Sons of Liberty

d)

Bill of Rights

Federalism

Popular Sovereignty

5.

**REVOLUTION**

One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was -

a)

Great Britain recognized the U.S. as an independent country

b)

wars between Native American tribes came to an end

c)

the U.S. was able to purchase 10 naval ships from the French

d)

NONE of these are correct

6.

**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]

a)

Battle of Saratoga

b)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

c)

Battle of Yorktown

d)

NONE of these are correct

7.

**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 -

a)

checks and balances

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

federalism

d)

separation of powers

8.

**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?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

they BOTH wanted to ratify the Constitution

d)

NEITHER group wanted to ratify the Constitution

9.

**CONSTITUTION**

Which of these amendments is CORRECTLY described?

a)

4th - protects against unreasonable search and seizure

b)

6th - protects the right to trial by jury

c)

8th - protects against excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment

d)

ALL of these are correct

10.

**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]

a)

the Whiskey Rebellion

b)

the Rum Revolt

c)

the Alcohol Protest

d)

the Beer Tax Fight