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Early republic test review 2021 3.0

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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Class
Date
1.
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? 
2.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was - 
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
3.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was - 
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
4.
One way the War of 1812 effected industry in the Northeastern US was - 
a)
Americans bought more American-made goods as a result of the embargo
b)
The US relied heavily on goods made in other countries
c)
The war caused a decline in American made goods
d)
The war caused Americans to ration their products
5.

Which of the following was NOT an effect (or result) of the War of 1812?

a)

Treaty of Ghent is signed

b)

Increase in nationalism (ex: Star Spangled Banner)

c)

Increase in manufacturing in the US, less reliance on European products

d)

Canada is given to the US

e)

End of the Federalist party

6.

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

a)

British Blockades that were intended to harm the U.S. economy contributed to the rise of manufacturing

b)

The refusal of most European powers to engage in trade with the U.S. led to a decline economic activity

c)

Businesses enjoyed a considerable increase in profits due to increased trade with native Americans

d)

The U.S. was forces to abandon all hopes of increasing industrial output.

7.

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

a)

British Blockades that were intended to harm the U.S. economy contributed to the rise of manufacturing

b)

The refusal of most European powers to engage in trade with the U.S. led to a decline economic activity

c)

Businesses enjoyed a considerable increase in profits due to increased trade with native Americans

d)

The U.S. was forces to abandon all hopes of increasing industrial output.

8.

What were the causes of the war of 1812

a)

Impressment of U.S. sailors

b)

interference with American shipping

c)

British and American Indians were attacking American citizens

d)

War Hawks in congress wanted to go to war with Great Britain

e)

Burning of the White House

9.

What were the causes of the war of 1812

a)

Impressment of U.S. sailors

b)

interference with American shipping

c)

British and American Indians were attacking American citizens

d)

War Hawks in congress wanted to go to war with Great Britain

e)

Burning of the White House

10.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was - 
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
11.
One way the War of 1812 effected industry in the Northeastern US was - 
a)
Americans bought more American-made goods as a result of the embargo
b)
The US relied heavily on goods made in other countries
c)
The war caused a decline in American made goods
d)
The war caused Americans to ration their products
12.
There were several different reasons which led to the War of 1812. Which of the following is considering the central dispute which led to the War of 1812? 
a)
dispute over control of the land that is presently Florida
b)
impressment of American soldiers by the British
c)
the United States seeking independence from England
d)
disputes over English taxes and tariffs levied in the United States
13.
There were several different reasons which led to the War of 1812. Which of the following is considering the central dispute which led to the War of 1812? 
a)
dispute over control of the land that is presently Florida
b)
impressment of American soldiers by the British
c)
the United States seeking independence from England
d)
disputes over English taxes and tariffs levied in the United States
14.

What was a reason our first political parties formed in the U.S.?

a)

taxation without representation

b)

expansion to the west

c)

the power of the federal government and how the country would run economically (bank or no bank)

d)

the whiskey rebellion

15.

What was a reason our first political parties formed in the U.S.?

a)

taxation without representation

b)

expansion to the west

c)

the power of the federal government and how the country would run economically (bank or no bank)

d)

the whiskey rebellion

16.

What was a disagreement that political parties had?

a)

the election of George Washington

b)

the first bank of the U.S.

c)

Buying the Louisiana territory

d)

giving power to Adams

17.

The first political parties of the United States were established because of the political difference 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

18.

The British naval blockade during the War of 1812 caused what long-term effect on the United States?

a)

A shift from manufacturing goods domestically to importing manufactured goods

b)

A shift from importing agricultural products to producing agricultural products

c)

A shift from relying on indentured servants to relying on slave labor

d)

A shift from importing manufactured goods to manufacturing goods domestically

19.

Which is NOT a way the U.S economy changed after the War of 1812?

a)

The United States government spent more money to build and maintain a professional military.

b)

The United States government raised interest rates and taxes to recover money lost during the war

c)

The United States became more dependent on foreign manufactured goods.

d)

The United States became more independent on foreign manufactured goods.

20.

The disagreement between thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton lead to-

a)

the establishment of of the first U.S. political parties

b)

creation of constitution

c)

push slavery towards the west

d)

give native Americans back their land

21.

What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?

a)

Monroe Dynasty

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Monroe Empire

d)

Monroe Presidency

22.

Whose economic plan including tariffs, a national bank, and federal spending for roads and canals, known as the "American System"?

a)

John Quincy Adams

b)

James Monroe

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Henry Clay

23.

The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.

a)

Western Hemisphere

b)

Eastern Hemisphere

24.

During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?

a)

California

b)

Oregon

c)

Alabama

d)

Florida

25.

In the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a slave state?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kentucky

d)

Ohio

26.

In the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a free state?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kentucky

d)

Alabama

27.

The decisions in the cases of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden strengthened the ...

a)

power of the federal government.

b)

power of the U.S. Treasury

c)

power of the state governments.

d)

power of the Judicial branch

28.
Where was the Missouri Compromise line?
a)
36-30 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
b)
46-40 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
c)
56-50 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
d)
66-60 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase
29.

The Era of Good Feelings was marked by

a)

a strong sense of national unity.

b)

a rapid increase in immigration.

c)

an end to warfare with France.

d)

an expansion of states' rights.

30.
During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?
a)
California
b)
Oregon
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
31.
In the Monroe Doctrine , what did President Monroe tell Europe?
a)
The time for European colonization in the Americas was over
b)
European countries are free to make colonies
32.
In simple terms, what does the Monroe Doctrine give as a warning to the European countries?
a)
don't colonize the Americas; any attempt to colonize will be seen as a threat against the U.S. and we will act accordingly
b)
stop raiding on our ships or we will bring the full force of our navy down on you
c)
don't try to upset the leaders who are in place in the Americas; any attempt at revolution will be met with force
d)
if you attack our trading partners, England and France, we will attack the country who is causing the problem
33.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
34.
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out which hemisphere?
a)
west
b)
east
c)
south
d)
north
35.
This image is stopping who from passing the Atlantic Ocean?
a)
European Nations
b)
Chinese
c)
Soviets
d)
Japanese
36.

What was James Monroe's presidency described as?

a)

"Era of good feelings"

b)

"horrible president"

c)

"amazing president"

d)

It was never described because he never became the US president

37.
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
38.
Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice is considered the most influential? 
a)
John Jay
b)
Roger Taney
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Roberts
39.
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
40.
President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million
a)
Jefferson Thomas
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Barack Obama
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44.
Who did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
a)
John Marshall
b)
James Madison
c)
Lewis and Clark
d)
Napoleon and Sacagawea
45.
Thomas Jefferson bought this territory in 1803?
a)
Michigan
b)
Texas
c)
Louisiana
d)
Northwest Territory
46.
What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Sugar Act
47.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?
a)
Napoleon Bonaparte
b)
Andre the Giant
c)
Charles de Gaulle
d)
Bonjour Cradle
48.
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Discover a waterway across America
b)
Map the uncharted territory
c)
Document wildlife and plants in the area
d)
Get a Christmas tree for the White House
49.
The boundaries of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.
a)
South to the Rio Grande River
b)
North to Canada
c)
West of Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains
d)
East from the Ohio River to New York
50.

Why was Jefferson hesitant about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

a)

He wasn't sure if the Constitution allowed it.

b)

He thought it was too much money.

c)

He distrusted France.

d)

He thought it might cause a war.

51.
With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States could expand ___.
a)
to the north
b)
to the south
c)
to the west
d)
to the east
52.
What did Thomas Jefferson originally want to buy from the French
a)
St. Louis
b)
 New Orleans
c)
Haiti
d)
Paris
53.
What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Make Laws
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Execute Laws
54.
Ability of each branch to oversee the activities of other branches-
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Jurisdiction
d)
Checks and balances
55.
What did John Marshall do?
a)
wrote the Supreme court decision that established judicial review
b)
upheld the doctrine of states' rights
c)
supported the popular election of judges
d)
allowed slavery to extend into the West
56.
What was Gibbons v Ogden?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Railroads were illegal
c)
The National Bank
d)
Interstate Commerce
57.
What power was given to the Supreme Court in the court case Marbury v. Madison?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Make Laws
c)
Supremacy Clause
d)
Execute Laws
58.
1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal la. confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.
a)
Schenck v. U.S.
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland 
d)
Texas v. Johnson
59.
Which court case gave the government power over 'interstate commerce'?
a)
Marbury v. Mardison
b)
Gibbons V. Ogden
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland
d)
Hamilton v. Jefferson
60.
Which Supreme Court case relied on both the elastic clause (Article I Section 8) and the supremacy clause (Article VI) to rule in favor of the Second Bank of the United States?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Fletcher v. Peck
61.

National bank case -- Congress had the power to create a national bank under the "necessary and proper" clause (implied powers) and a state cannot tax a national entity as that violates the Supremacy clause.

a)

McCulloch v Maryland

b)

United States v Lopez

c)

Wisconsin v Yoder

d)

Shaw v Reno

62.
Another scandal that is associated with Adams' presidency that was concerned with immigration was the:
a)
Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Immigration Acts of 1798
c)
Alien and Foreign Allegiances Ban
d)
Sedition and Bribery Scandal
63.
There was a scandal during Adams' term as president involving France, and bribery about the French seizing American ships.  What was the name of this scandal?
a)
The French Connection
b)
Adams' Spygate
c)
Jay's Treaty
d)
XYZ Affair
64.
What allowed the President to imprison aliens and deport-send out of the country-those thought to be dangerous?
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
Jay's Treaty
c)
Alien Act
d)
Whiskey Rebellion
65.
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
66.
What Supreme Court case resulted from the undelivered Midnight appointments?
a)
Jefferson v. Adams 
b)
Federalists v. Jefferson
c)
Marbury v. Marshall
d)
Marbury v. Madison
67.
What Supreme Court case resulted from the undelivered Midnight appointments?
a)
Jefferson v. Adams 
b)
Federalists v. Jefferson
c)
Marbury v. Marshall
d)
Marbury v. Madison
68.
Why did President John Adams appoint federal judges before leaving office?
a)
Adams was trying to fill as many appointments as he could with Federalist judges so the government would be run by Federalists
b)
Adams was trying to fill as many appointments as he could with Democratic-Republican judges so the government would be run by Deomocratic-Republicans
c)
Adams wanted to make sure the appointments were fair and chose judges from both parties so the government would be balanced
d)
Adams procrastinated and didn't get around to making the appointments until the very last moments of his presidency
69.
What did John Marshall do?
a)
wrote the Supreme court decision that established judicial review
b)
upheld the doctrine of states' rights
c)
supported the popular election of judges
d)
allowed slavery to extend into the West
70.
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
71.
"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
72.
Which precedent was established by Marbury v. Madison?
a)
regulate trade among states
b)
judicial review
c)
regulate state bureaus
d)
take away authority for states to challenge  a law
73.
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence American foreign policy?
a)
US formed international organizations
b)
US remained neutral with foreign powers
c)
US gained territory in South America
d)
US sought trading relationships with Asia
74.
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence American foreign policy?
a)
US formed international organizations
b)
US remained neutral with foreign powers
c)
US gained territory in South America
d)
US sought trading relationships with Asia
75.
After the War of 1812, the supply of British goods decreased. How did that affect the US economy?
a)
US manufacturing increased.
b)
Congress reduces tariffs
c)
agricultural imports increased
d)
exports to Great Britain increased
76.
What was a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British impressment of US sailors
b)
slavery
c)
Native Americans marching to Oklahoma
d)
The Boston Tea Party
77.
Alexander Hamilton's taxes led to a rebellion in what state?
a)
Ohio
b)
Virginia
c)
Massachusetts
d)
Pennsylvania
78.
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against what?
a)
Forming alliances with other countries
b)
Angering Native Americans
c)
Going to war with Spain
d)
Electing Thomas Jefferson
79.
A rebellion which started as a protest by farmers against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
XYZ Affair
80.
A rebellion which started as a protest by farmers against new taxes on whiskey
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Whiskey Rebellion
d)
XYZ Affair
81.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created what ?

a)

The Federal court system and the court's locations.

b)

Only the court's locations.

c)

Only the Federal Court system.

82.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established what ?

a)

The Federal court system and the court's locations.

b)

Only the court's locations.

c)

Only the Federal Court system.

83.

Judicial review originated from the midnight judicial appointments, what was the name of the court case?

a)
Jefferson v. Adams 
b)
Federalists v. Jefferson
c)
Marbury v. Marshall
d)
Marbury v. Madison
84.

Judicial review originated from the midnight judicial appointments, what was the name of the court case?

a)
Jefferson v. Adams 
b)
Federalists v. Jefferson
c)
Marbury v. Marshall
d)
Marbury v. Madison
85.
What change did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists want made to the Constitution?
a)
They objected to the Great Compromise
b)

They wanted more protection of individual rights (a Declaration of Rights)

c)
They wanted more representation for slave states
d)
They wanted more power for the courts
86.
What change did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists want made to the Constitution?
a)
They objected to the Great Compromise
b)

They wanted more protection of individual rights (a Declaration of Rights)

c)
They wanted more representation for slave states
d)
They wanted more power for the courts
87.

The House of Burgesses was established in —

a)

Maryland.

b)

New York.

c)

North Carolina.

d)

Virginia.

88.

how were burgesses of Viginia The House of Burgesses elected —

a)

by the king

b)

by the governor

c)

by the people

d)

by the aristocrats in the area

89.

how were burgesses of Viginia The House of Burgesses elected —

a)

by the king

b)

by the governor

c)

by the people

d)

by the aristocrats in the area

90.

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was the first constitution...

a)

Written in the colonies.

b)

Written in pen.

c)

Written on a ship.

91.

The Fundamental Orders stated that people had the right to...

a)

Live alone in solitude with no laws.

b)

Allowed people to elect governors, judges and legislature.

c)

Send people back to England is they were naughty.

92.

Who was the the primary author of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

a)

Thomas Hooker

b)

William Penn

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

93.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
94.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
95.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
96.

Who was the author of the first written constitution in the new world (colonies)Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

a)

Thomas Hooker

b)

William Penn

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

97.

What was the name of the first written constitution in the new world (the colonies)?

a)

The fundamental orders of Connecticut

b)

Article of confederation

c)

the declaration of independence

d)

the embargo treaty

98.

What was the name of the first written constitution in the new world (the colonies)?

a)

The fundamental orders of Connecticut

b)

Article of confederation

c)

the declaration of independence

d)

the embargo treaty

99.

What was the name of the first written constitution in the new world (the colonies)?

a)

The fundamental orders of Connecticut

b)

Article of confederation

c)

the declaration of independence

d)

the embargo treaty