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Early Republic and Age of Jackson Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was one of the causes for the War of 1812?

a)

British Impressment

b)

Quartering Act

c)

King George III not giving us representation

d)

Slave Revolt in the South

2.

This list provides examples of -

a)

topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

b)

domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

c)

weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

d)

issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

3.

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

a)

The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

b)

The abolition of consumption taxes

c)

The creation of a trade alliance with France

d)

The establishment of a national bank

4.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

b)

International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

c)

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

d)

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

5.

Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

a)

The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.

b)

There was a renewed sense of nationalism.

c)

Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.

d)

Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.

6.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-

a)

the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

b)

a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats

c)

the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

d)

a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

7.

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

a)

Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

b)

The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

c)

Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

d)

The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

8.

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over-

a)

taxation without representation

b)

the doctrine of judicial review

c)

territorial expansion to the west

d)

the extent of federal power

9.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

b)

International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

c)

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

d)

Further colonization of the Americas by Europeans is prohibited.

10.

What caused U.S. manufacturing to expand?

a)

The Senate ended the European Embargo

b)

Congress reduces tariffs

c)

The supply of British goods decreased during the war of 1812

d)

Exports to Britain increased

11.

Who was the Chief Justice who made the decisions for Marbury v. Madison and McCullough v. Maryland?

a)

John Jay

b)

John Adams

c)

John Marshall

d)

John Paul Jones

12.
In his farewell address, Washington warned of:  
a)

permanent alliances, becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries and political parties 

b)

political parties, and acquiring and outlawing slaves

c)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, trading goods
d)

becoming trading partners with oversea countries

13.
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
14.

The key words for Marbury v. Madison are constitution and..

a)

ignored

b)

process

c)

slaves

d)

judicial review

15.

During the Early Republic, what is the key word for Alexander Hamilton?

a)

bank

b)

tax

c)

judicial review

d)

impressment

16.

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it?

a)

reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs.

b)

confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

c)

established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court.

d)

upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president.

17.

Hamilton's plan to improve the economy led to...

a)

A compromise over the voting rights of enslaved people

b)

The establishment of the first political parties

c)

A struggle for ratification of the Constitution

d)

The creation of reservations for American indians

18.

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to

disagreements over...

a)

ratification of the constitution

b)

taxation without representation

c)

territorial expansion to the west

d)

the extent of federal power and how the nation should develop economically

19.

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

a)

Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.

b)

Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.

c)

The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.

d)

New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.

20.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to-

a)

strike down any law that the courts deems unconstitutional

b)

decide the outcome of contested election results

c)

overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence

d)

mediate disputes related to commerce between states

21.
During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
a)
The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.
b)
The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
c)
The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.
d)
Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders.
22.

The formation of the Democratic party is related to...

a)

Washington's Farewell Address

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

ratification of the Constitution

d)

Small states vs. Big states

23.

How did Jackson react to the Supreme Court ruling of Worcester v. Georgia?

a)

He sued the tribe

b)

He allowed the natives to stay in Georgia

c)

He agreed with John Marshall

d)

He ignored it

24.

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

a)

Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

b)

Can a state regulate a federal agency?

c)

Can a state overturn a federal law?

d)

Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

25.

Giving government jobs to political supporters is the...

a)

Democratic Party

b)

spoils system

c)

Nullification Crisis

d)

Indian Removal Act

26.

In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected because...

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Nullification Crisis

c)

spoils system

d)

voter participation increased

27.

Which trail were the Cherokee forced to walk to Indian Territory?

a)

Camino Real

b)

Mormon Trail

c)

Santa Fe Trail

d)

Trail of Tears

28.

Why did Jackson want to relocate American Indians in the 1830's?

a)

He wanted to acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

b)

He wanted to move them to better land for farming

c)

He wanted to create a barrier between native tribes

d)

He wanted to give them a break from white settlers

29.

Which words are used for nullification?

a)

annul

b)

overrule

c)

overturn

30.

Why is the Virginia House of Burgesses significant?

a)

It was revoked by the King when it became too powerful

b)

It wasnt

c)

It was a social contract

d)

It was used as a model for other legislatures