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Unit 4 Test Review-Early Republic

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which refers to government policies that deal with issues having to do with other countries?

a)

domestic policy

b)

foreign policy

2.

This is the nation's capital, which Hamilton agreed to move to the South in exchange for the southern support for his economic plan.

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

New York City

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Boston

3.

This was an uprising of farmers in Western Pennsylvania who were angry about taxes on whiskey. Washington personally put it down without bloodshed.

a)

Whiskey Rebellion

b)

Shays' Rebellion

c)

Boxcar Rebellion

d)

Bacon's Rebellion

4.

Why was the Whiskey Rebellion important?

a)

it proved that the new government under the Constitution was strong enough to deal with its problems

b)

it proved that the new government would never raise taxes on its citizens

c)

it proved that Washington wanted to stay neutral and not get involved in foreign alliances

d)

it proved that farmers would always be the center of political power in the United States

5.

The first two political parties in the United States were...

a)

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans

b)

The Federalists and the Whigs

c)

The Whigs and the Republicans

d)

The Know-Nothings and the Socialists

6.

What did Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?

a)

He warned that starting political parties was a bad idea

b)

He warned that forming foreign alliances was a bad idea

c)

He warned that borrowing a ton of money and getting into debt was a bad idea

d)

He warned about all of these things

7.

This treaty made the British leave American sailors alone and required Britain to remove troops from America.

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Pinckney's Treaty

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Wilson's Treaty

8.

British troops gave weapons and ammunition to ____ to use against American settlers.

a)

the French

b)

Native Americans

c)

the poor

d)

no one

9.

At first, most Americans ___ The French Revolution.

a)

supported

b)

were against

c)

misunderstood

10.

Both France and Britain wanted the U.S. to join their side. What did the U.S. do?

a)

Joined the British

b)

Joined the French

c)

Attacked them both

d)

Remained neutral

11.

___ attacked U.S. merchant ships.

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Both

d)

Neither

12.

Only the ___ impressed U.S. sailors.

a)

British

b)

French

13.

Impressment in section 8.3 means ___

a)

trying to gain favor of someone you would like to ask to Homecoming.

b)

making a teacher happy by your amazing study skills.

c)

forcing a person into public service.

d)

benching 300 lbs.

14.

George Washington sent ___ to negotiate peace with Britain to keep the U.S. out of war.

a)

Anthony Wayne

b)

Nathaniel Greene

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Jay

15.

In Washington's Farewell Address he warned against the danger of ___ tearing the country apart

a)

France

b)

Britain

c)

Jefferson

d)

political divisions

16.

In regards to foreign wars, Washington advised that the U.S.

a)

win them all

b)

start fights with other countries

c)

remain neutral

d)

try to end them

17.

What did Washington accomplish during his presidency?

a)

created a functioning government

b)

improved the U.S. economy

c)

kept the U.S. out of war

d)

all of these

18.

Which of the following was Washington unable to do?

a)

get British soldiers removed from the Northwest Territory

b)

end the impressment of American soldiers

c)

create a cabinet

d)

create a lower court system

19.
Who were X, Y, and Z?
a)
Spanish Conquistadors
b)
US Diplomats
c)
French "secret" agents asking for a bribe
d)
US Sailors being impressed
20.
What does Impressment mean?
a)
attacking ships and forcing sailors into military service
b)
trying to impress your friends
c)
squeezing something really hard
d)
a example we follow as if it were a law
21.
__________ means speaking out against a government official.
a)
Alien
b)
Sedition
c)
Cabinet
d)
Nullify
22.
Which did NOT occur during the XYZ affair?
a)
French secret agents attempted to Bribe the US diplomats
b)
French ships impressed American sailors
c)
American diplomats attempted to negotiate peace
d)
the US declared war on France
23.
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
24.
An international incident between US diplomats and French officials, during John Adams presidency, was called
a)
The XYZ Affair
b)
The Manhattan Project
c)
The French Connection
d)
The Watergate Scandal
25.
Why was the XYZ Affair significant?
a)
It marked the beginning of the alliance with France
b)
Ended the French alliance
c)
Stopped impressment of American sailors
d)
Convinced the United States to join the war between France and Britain
26.
Why was the Sedition Act a violation of the First Amendment?
a)
It required immigrants to house American soldiers
b)
It took away the immigrants' right to assemble
c)
It became illegal to print criticisms of the government
d)
It allowed the government to perform random checks of immigrants' private property
27.
What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?
a)
Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
b)
Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
c)
Raised taxes on imported goods.
28.
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from which foreign country?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
29.
How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
The purchase of California
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
30.
Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?
a)
America
b)
France
c)
England
31.
What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Sugar Act
32.
British forcing American sailors into the British Navy
a)
Containment
b)
Impressment
c)
Customs duty
33.
The Embargo Act meant to punish _________ and _________.
a)
Spain and Britain
b)
Britain and France
c)
Batman and Robin
d)
U.S. and Mexico
34.

What was James Madison known for?

a)

Being the Father of The Constitution

b)

Divorcing his wife while in office

c)

Serving two terms in the White House

d)

Marrying Dolly Madison

35.
Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
James Monroe
c)
Andrew Johnson
d)
James K. Polk
36.
Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
a)
British impressment of American sailors
b)
British searching and seizing American ships
c)
British giving guns and ammunition to Native Americans
d)
British burning down Washington D.C.
37.
What is the practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve?
a)
Impressment
b)
Isolationism
c)
Sedition
d)
Embargo
38.
What two nations kept attacking American ships during Madison's presidency?
a)
France and Spain
b)
England and Spain
c)
France and England
d)
France and Mexico
39.
The War of 1812 dealt with a conflict between the US and _____________
a)
France
b)
European Union
c)
Britain
d)
Native Americans
40.
What happened in Washington D.C.?
a)
Madison's wife was shot
b)
Americans burned down the White House
c)
British troops burned down the White House
d)
The Battle of D.C.
41.

What was the last battle fought in the War of 1812?

a)

The Battle of Lake Erie

b)

The Battle of Toronto

c)

The Battle of Quebec

d)

The Battle of New Orleans

42.

What did Dolley Madison risk her life to save from the White House?

a)

A portrait of George Washington

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Constitution

d)

Fine China donated from the French

43.
Nationalism is:
a)
Not wanting to declare war
b)
Pride in ones country
c)
Revenge against another nation
d)
Upset with ones country
44.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Francis Scott Kay
b)
Francis Scott Kane
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Francis Scott Keen
45.
What was written at Fort McHenry?
a)
The Pledge of Allegiance
b)
The Star-Spangled Banner
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Treaty of Paris
46.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
New policy to remain neutral in European wars.
b)
New policy to remain involved in European wars.
c)
New policy to remain involved in Canadian wars.
d)
New policy to remain neutral in Canadian wars.
47.
Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Henry Clay
d)
John C. Calhoun
48.
What did Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe all have in common when they were presidents?
a)
Preferred the French
b)
Favored neutrality 
c)
Pro- British
d)
GREAT dancers 
49.
'Europe should no longer be involved in the colonization of America' best describes the:
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Monroe Doctrine
50.
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established or created because the United States wanted to -
a)
Warn Europe against establishing or creating colonies in America
b)
Establish colonies in Africa
c)
Gain control of Alaska and Hawaii
d)
Support British colonies in Latin America
51.

Which state became a "free state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kansas

d)

Texas

52.

Which state became a "slave state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Florida

d)

Oregon

53.

This cartoon refers to the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was intended to prevent European expansion in

a)

China

b)

north Africa

c)

South America

d)

southeast Asia

54.

What document upheld George Washington's policy of avoiding European entanglements and guided the U.S. foreign policy for many years?

a)

Tariff of 1816

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Adams-Onis Treaty

d)

Embargo Act of 1807

55.

Which is TRUE about the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

It gave Europe the message that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open for colonization.

b)

It called for an embargo of any European nation competing for colonies in Africa and Southeast Asia.

c)

It led to a government policy of non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of Latin America.

d)

It called for immediate military intervention in any Latin American country experiencing unrest or political instability.

56.

Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

a)

Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity.

b)

There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812.

c)

The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party.

d)

The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.