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Early Republic

Total questions: 184

Worksheet time: 9hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the first president of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

2.

Who was the second president of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

3.

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

a)

Feared French settlements in the West

b)

Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

c)

Feared attacks from Native Americans

d)

Believed that fighting was a good thing

4.

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

a)

Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

b)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

c)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

d)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

5.

Francis Scott Key wrote which of these?

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Common Sense

c)

Star Spangled Banner

d)

Battle Hymn of the Republic

6.

Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?

a)

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

b)

Samuel Adams and John Adams

c)

Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

7.

The Treaty of Ghent ended which conflict?

a)

Revolutionary War

b)

War of 1812

c)

French and Indian War

d)

French Revolution

8.

The Monroe Doctrine said what?

a)

The U.S. would no longer allow foreign alliances

b)

The U.S wanted to be friends with all foreign countries.

c)

The U.S. wanted to fight the Native Americans over the territory claims.

d)

The U.S. would no longer allow foreign nations to settle in the Western Hemisphere

9.

What president declared war on England with the War of 1812?

a)

James Monroe

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

10.

Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction?

a)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word

b)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

c)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

d)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

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.

The necessary and proper clause was used as a way for the Federalists to support...

a)

Loose Construction

b)

Strict Construction

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Republicanism

13.

What is another name for the "Necessary and Proper" clause?

a)

Federalist Clause

b)

Principle Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Republicanism

14.

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

15.

Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?

a)

Gadsen Purchase

b)

Spanish Florida

c)

Ohio River Valley

d)

Louisiana Purchase

16.
Conflicts over the proper role of government lead to 
a)
Federal Taxes
b)
Political Parties
c)
Cabinet Offices
d)
Corporations
17.
In his farewell address, Washington warned of:  
a)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, avoid political parties 
b)
Avoid political parties, aquiring slaves
c)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, trading goods
d)
Trading goods, acquiring slaves
18.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
To tax whiskey
b)
Demonstrated the U.S. government’s power to enforce laws
c)
To create more whiskey
d)
Demonstrated the Supreme Court's power to create new laws
19.
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
20.
National pride, less political conflicts increase in manufacturing are all characteristics of:
a)
The Era of Bad Feelings
b)
The Era of Spoiled Feelings
c)
The Era of Cockiness
d)
The Era of Good Feelings
21.
 To sacrifice ones personal interest for the good of the larger community is called: 
a)
Honesty
b)
Kindness
c)
Shyness 
d)
Civic virtue 
22.
What was Washington’s foreign policy?
a)
Kindess
b)
Patriotism 
c)
Isolationism
d)
Hate towards others
23.
The XYZ Affair was caused by:
a)
Alien Sedition Acts
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Impressment
d)
Immigration Registration Act
24.
Define the significance of Decision of Marbury v. Madison:
a)
Marbury got the position he wanted
b)
Madison had the power to enforce trade between states
c)
created a balance of power among the three branches of government
d)
Gave the executive branch all the power
25.
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
26.
Extreme nationalism called, “The Era of Good
Feeling” was a social effect of 
a)
Eastward expansion
b)
War of 1912
c)
Trump's presidency
d)
War of 1812
27.
The Whiskey Rebellion, the Bank of the US, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and Marbury vs Madison were: 
a)
Spoils System
b)
Foreign Issues 
c)
Domestic Issues
d)
System of Spoils
28.
What party was against a strong central government, government promotion of trade and industry
a)
Federalists
b)
Democrat-Republicans
c)
Whigs
d)
Liberals
29.
Competition, Economic Freedom, and Individual Choice are examples of:
a)
Free Enterprise
b)
Mercantilism
c)
War
d)
Era of Bad Feelings
30.
After the War of 1812 led to ___X___ which led the increase of U.S. Manufacturing:
a)
Increase of British goods
b)
More slavery
c)
A reduction in taxes
d)
Decrease of British Goods
31.
The effect of trade restrictions with the British, impressment of American Sailors was:
a)
Mexican-American War
b)
War of 1218
c)
War of 1812
d)
Whiskey Rebellion
32.
Disagreements over the proper role of government led to:
a)
more taxes
b)
the first political parties
c)
the espionage  act
d)
more government jobs 
33.
George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...
a)
Embargo Act 
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Aggressive Manifest Destiny
d)
XYZ Affair
34.
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address? 
a)
stay out of foreign affairs
b)
avoid political parties
c)
maintain current borders
d)
stay out of debt
35.
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? 
36.
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
37.
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
38.
Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain? 
a)
John Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
39.
Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
40.
Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice is considered the most influential? 
a)
John Jay
b)
Roger Taney
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Roberts
41.
Which of the following would NOT be associated with the Federalist political party? 
a)
Creating a national bank
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Loosely interpreting the Constitution
42.
Democratic-Republicans would agree with all of the following statements except...
a)
Governmental power should be left with the states.
b)
Federal laws supercede state laws. 
c)
The National Bank is unconstitutional. 
d)
The Constitution should be strictly interpreted. 
43.
Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812? 
a)
Impressment of US sailors by British navy
b)
British refusing to pay debts owed to US
c)
British providing Natives with weapons
d)
British attacking American ships
44.
"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
45.
Which President oversaw a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
46.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the War of 1812? 
a)
Improved relations with Native Americans. 
b)
Increased manufacturing capabilities.
c)
Increased sense of nationalism. 
d)
Restoration of American shipping rights. 
47.
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the War of 1812? 
a)
Neither side won nor lost territory
b)
The United States won the war.
c)
The British won the war. 
d)
The United States gained control of Florida territory. 
48.
Which President's domestic policy included putting down the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
James Madison
49.
Which President's domestic policy resulted in the Trail of Tears? 
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Thomas Jefferson 
d)
James Madison
50.
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
51.
An attempt by French officials to bribe American diplomats became known as the...
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
French Affair
c)
Barbary Wars
d)
Sedition Acts
52.
Which of the following does not describe an outcome of the "corrupt bargain" of the election of 1824? 
a)
the House of Reps chose Adams for President
b)
Henry Clay became the Secretary of State
c)
the House of Reps chose Jackson for President
d)
John Quincy Adams became an unpopular President
53.

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

a)

Congress passed the Naturalization Act

b)

The United States doubled in size

c)

England declared war on the United States

d)

Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

54.

All the following were problems faced by leaders during the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

conducting a war against Spain

b)

maintaining national security

c)

defining authority of the national government

d)

creating a stable economic system

55.

All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

the war of 1812

b)

expansion of national power

c)

closing of the national bank

d)

the purchase of Louisiana

56.

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

a strong business culture

b)

a national bank

c)

an expansion of state's rights

d)

an anti-French policy

57.

During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs?

a)

Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

b)

it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks

c)

the federal government could then lower the income tax rates

d)

it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

58.

What resulted with the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington administration?

a)

Judicial review was established

b)

the supreme court gained impeachment powers

c)

state's role in federal courts was redefined

d)

federal courts system was created

59.

Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?

a)

Britain signed a treaty creating new borders

b)

Northwest Ordinance established new states

c)

Western elections voted Federalists into power

d)

France sold the lands of Louisiana

60.

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

1775

b)

1803

c)

1821

d)

1845

61.
  • - First vice president of the U.S.
  • - Second president of the U.S.
  • - Promoted the cause if independence at the Continental Congress


Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

62.

-supported by northern merchants and industry

-strong federal government

-federalist


Who does this best describe?

a)

James Madison

b)

John Adams

c)

James Monroe

d)

Patrick Henry

63.

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

a)

impressment of American sailors into the British navy

b)

attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

c)

seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

d)

violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

64.

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?

a)

European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon

b)

The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation

c)

foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage

d)

the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere

65.

Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

a)

the Embargo Act

b)

the Monroe Doctrine

c)

the Judiciary Act

d)

the Alien and Sedition Acts

66.

How did Washington's "Farewell Address" influence American foreign policy?

a)

the U.S. led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace

b)

the U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century

c)

the U.S. attempted to gain territory across the Americas

d)

the U.S. sought new trading relationships with Asian powers

67.

This portrait of George Washington served as a larger symbol at the time of the War of 1812. Which of the following accurately reflects the views of the people of the time?

a)

The loss of this portrait during the burning of the White House greatly discouraged the Americans who lost momentum in the war with Britain

b)

The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison showed the artwork is more valuable than our national founding documents

c)

The hiding of the portrait from the British by Jane Adams preserved a great art treasure for the new nation

d)

The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison on the day of the burning of the White House served as a symbol of American independence and perseverance

68.

Which of the following was not an effect of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

a)

Increased knowledge about plant and animal life in the west

b)

Immediate settlement of western lands by pioneers

c)

Increased knowledge about the area Native Americans

d)

A map showing a route to the Pacific

69.

What formed the route that most western farmers used to ship goods in 1803?

a)

The Appalachian Mountains

b)

the Mississippi River

c)

the continental divide

d)

the Atlantic Ocean

70.

How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?

a)

they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies

b)

they seized American ships and cargo

c)

the refused to trade with America

d)

they destroyed American ships

71.

Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton most agree with?

a)

"The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent government abuses"

b)

"A small federal government would protect individual freedom"

c)

"The formation of political parties would lead to disaster"

d)

"The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade"

72.

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set?

a)

He decided to not run for a third term

b)

He decided to pay all of our debts

c)

He named well known people as governors in many states

d)

He decided to move the capitol to Boston

73.

How did the Monroe Doctrine contradict statements in George Washington's farewell address?

a)

Washington was against issuing doctrines of any kind

b)

Washington believed America should stay out of foreign affairs but the Monroe Doctrine took a stance on foreign involvement in Latin America

c)

Washington stated that America should colonize Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine warned to stay out of Latin America

d)

Washington signed the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine made it invalid

74.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
75.
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.
76.
The XYZ Affair was between
a)
French and British
b)
Natives and Americans
c)
Americans and French 
d)
French and Natives
77.
 Which president didn't believe in political parties? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Adams
d)
Alexander Hamilton
78.
What type of person was usually a Democratic-Republican?
a)
Farmers and common people from the South
b)
Wealthy bankers and city dwellers
c)
Immigrants
d)
Women
79.
What type of person was usually a Federalist?
a)
Only government leaders
b)
Wealthy citizens from the North
c)
Farmers in the South
d)
Supporters of states' rights
80.
What was one thing Washington warned about in his farewell address?
a)
British Impressment among American ships
b)
Sedition Acts and government action
c)
Permanent Alliances with other countries
d)
Alien Acts regarding immigrants
81.
WHY did political parties start (even after Washington warned against them?)
a)
Officials had different views on power and government structure
b)
Officials wanted to make it more difficult for voters.
c)
Officials had similar views on how the government should run.
d)
Officials wanted to make it easier for voters.
82.
What did Washington say our foreign policy should be?
a)
We should side with the winning sides.
b)
We should side with Britain.
c)
We should side with France.
d)
We should remain neutral.
83.
Which is a group of selected advisors that help presidents with issues in office?
a)
Congress
b)
Police 
c)
Cabinet 
d)
Jury
84.
The biggest Domestic policy problem faced by President Washington was:
a)
The National Debt after the American Revolution
b)
The Jordhamo Crisis
c)
The war between Britain and France
d)
Attacks on American ships
85.
The Sedition Act violated the _______?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
86.
Which word means to capture soldiers from their boats? (sailors)
a)
Impressment
b)
Embargo
c)
Popular Sovereignty 
d)
Federalism
87.
Significance of Marbury v. Madison:
a)
Established presidental veto power
b)
Established the idea of Judicial Review
c)
Began the idea of self-government
d)
Created the first two political parties
88.
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from who?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Germany
89.
Who became a famous general after the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Johnson
c)
James Madison
d)
Andrew Jackson
90.
Why did manufacturing increase after the War of 1812?
a)
The British Embargo on goods created a need for American-made goods.
b)
The French army needed supplies for their own war.
c)
The British only would trade certain goods during wartime.
d)
The Southern factories were utilized to create wartime goods. 
91.

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

a)

The use of federal paper currency increased.

b)

Agricultural imports increased.

c)

Imports of raw materials increased.

d)

Manufacturing increased.

92.
The Monroe Doctrine - 
a)
Stated that European countries could NOT continue to colonize in North and South America
b)
Stated that the US would NOT continue to trade with France or Britain
c)
Stated that it was ILLEGAL for the US to form alliances
d)
Stated that European countries were welcome to colonize in North & South America
93.

Who was the first president of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

94.

Who was the second president of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

95.

Why did George Washington believe neutrality was best for the U.S.?

a)

Feared French settlements in the West

b)

Wanted to stay out of foreign affairs/wars

c)

Feared attacks from Native Americans

d)

Believed that fighting was a good thing

96.

Which one of these is an example of STRICT construction?

a)

Federalists; interpreting the constitution word for word

b)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

c)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

d)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they see fit

97.

Francis Scott Key wrote which of these?

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Common Sense

c)

Star Spangled Banner

d)

Battle Hymn of the Republic

98.

Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?

a)

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

b)

Samuel Adams and John Adams

c)

Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

99.

The Treaty of Ghent ended which conflict?

a)

Revolutionary War

b)

War of 1812

c)

French and Indian War

d)

French Revolution

100.

The Monroe Doctrine said what?

a)

The U.S. would no longer allow foreign alliances

b)

The U.S wanted to be friends with all foreign countries.

c)

The U.S. wanted to fight the Native Americans over the territory claims.

d)

The U.S. would no longer allow foreign nations to settle in the Western Hemisphere

101.

What president declared war on England with the War of 1812?

a)

James Monroe

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

102.

Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction?

a)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word

b)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word

c)

Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

d)

Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit

103.

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

104.

The necessary and proper clause was used as a way for the Federalists to support...

a)

Loose Construction

b)

Strict Construction

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Republicanism

105.

What is another name for the "Necessary and Proper" clause?

a)

Federalist Clause

b)

Principle Clause

c)

Elastic Clause

d)

Republicanism

106.

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

107.

Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?

a)

Gadsen Purchase

b)

Spanish Florida

c)

Ohio River Valley

d)

Louisiana Purchase

108.
Conflicts over the proper role of government lead to 
a)
Federal Taxes
b)
Political Parties
c)
Cabinet Offices
d)
Corporations
109.
In his farewell address, Washington warned of:  
a)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, avoid political parties 
b)
Avoid political parties, aquiring slaves
c)
Avoiding entanglement with foreign affairs, trading goods
d)
Trading goods, acquiring slaves
110.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
To tax whiskey
b)
Demonstrated the U.S. government’s power to enforce laws
c)
To create more whiskey
d)
Demonstrated the Supreme Court's power to create new laws
111.
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
112.
National pride, less political conflicts increase in manufacturing are all characteristics of:
a)
The Era of Bad Feelings
b)
The Era of Spoiled Feelings
c)
The Era of Cockiness
d)
The Era of Good Feelings
113.
 To sacrifice ones personal interest for the good of the larger community is called: 
a)
Honesty
b)
Kindness
c)
Shyness 
d)
Civic virtue 
114.
What was Washington’s foreign policy?
a)
Kindess
b)
Patriotism 
c)
Isolationism
d)
Hate towards others
115.
The XYZ Affair was caused by:
a)
Alien Sedition Acts
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Impressment
d)
Immigration Registration Act
116.
Define the significance of Decision of Marbury v. Madison:
a)
Marbury got the position he wanted
b)
Madison had the power to enforce trade between states
c)
created a balance of power among the three branches of government
d)
Gave the executive branch all the power
117.
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
118.
Extreme nationalism called, “The Era of Good
Feeling” was a social effect of 
a)
Eastward expansion
b)
War of 1912
c)
Trump's presidency
d)
War of 1812
119.
The Whiskey Rebellion, the Bank of the US, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and Marbury vs Madison were: 
a)
Spoils System
b)
Foreign Issues 
c)
Domestic Issues
d)
System of Spoils
120.
What party was against a strong central government, government promotion of trade and industry
a)
Federalists
b)
Democrat-Republicans
c)
Whigs
d)
Liberals
121.
Competition, Economic Freedom, and Individual Choice are examples of:
a)
Free Enterprise
b)
Mercantilism
c)
War
d)
Era of Bad Feelings
122.
After the War of 1812 led to ___X___ which led the increase of U.S. Manufacturing:
a)
Increase of British goods
b)
More slavery
c)
A reduction in taxes
d)
Decrease of British Goods
123.
The effect of trade restrictions with the British, impressment of American Sailors was:
a)
Mexican-American War
b)
War of 1218
c)
War of 1812
d)
Whiskey Rebellion
124.
Disagreements over the proper role of government led to:
a)
more taxes
b)
the first political parties
c)
the espionage  act
d)
more government jobs 
125.
George Washington's foreign policy is best exemplified by the...
a)
Embargo Act 
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Aggressive Manifest Destiny
d)
XYZ Affair
126.
Which of the following was NOT a piece of advice included in Washington's Farewell Address? 
a)
stay out of foreign affairs
b)
avoid political parties
c)
maintain current borders
d)
stay out of debt
127.
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? 
128.
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
129.
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
130.
Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain? 
a)
John Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
131.
Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of judicial review? 
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
132.
Which early Supreme Court Chief Justice is considered the most influential? 
a)
John Jay
b)
Roger Taney
c)
John Marshall
d)
John Roberts
133.
Which of the following would NOT be associated with the Federalist political party? 
a)
Creating a national bank
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Loosely interpreting the Constitution
134.
Democratic-Republicans would agree with all of the following statements except...
a)
Governmental power should be left with the states.
b)
Federal laws supercede state laws. 
c)
The National Bank is unconstitutional. 
d)
The Constitution should be strictly interpreted. 
135.
Which of the following is not a cause of the War of 1812? 
a)
Impressment of US sailors by British navy
b)
British refusing to pay debts owed to US
c)
British providing Natives with weapons
d)
British attacking American ships
136.
"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
137.
Which President oversaw a period of prosperity and cooperation known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
138.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the War of 1812? 
a)
Improved relations with Native Americans. 
b)
Increased manufacturing capabilities.
c)
Increased sense of nationalism. 
d)
Restoration of American shipping rights. 
139.
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the War of 1812? 
a)
Neither side won nor lost territory
b)
The United States won the war.
c)
The British won the war. 
d)
The United States gained control of Florida territory. 
140.
Which President's domestic policy included putting down the Whiskey Rebellion? 
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
James Madison
141.
Which President's domestic policy resulted in the Trail of Tears? 
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Thomas Jefferson 
d)
James Madison
142.
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
143.
An attempt by French officials to bribe American diplomats became known as the...
a)
XYZ Affair
b)
French Affair
c)
Barbary Wars
d)
Sedition Acts
144.
Which of the following does not describe an outcome of the "corrupt bargain" of the election of 1824? 
a)
the House of Reps chose Adams for President
b)
Henry Clay became the Secretary of State
c)
the House of Reps chose Jackson for President
d)
John Quincy Adams became an unpopular President
145.

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

a)

Congress passed the Naturalization Act

b)

The United States doubled in size

c)

England declared war on the United States

d)

Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

146.

All the following were problems faced by leaders during the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

conducting a war against Spain

b)

maintaining national security

c)

defining authority of the national government

d)

creating a stable economic system

147.

All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

the war of 1812

b)

expansion of national power

c)

closing of the national bank

d)

the purchase of Louisiana

148.

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

a strong business culture

b)

a national bank

c)

an expansion of state's rights

d)

an anti-French policy

149.

During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs?

a)

Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

b)

it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks

c)

the federal government could then lower the income tax rates

d)

it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

150.

What resulted with the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington administration?

a)

Judicial review was established

b)

the supreme court gained impeachment powers

c)

state's role in federal courts was redefined

d)

federal courts system was created

151.

Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?

a)

Britain signed a treaty creating new borders

b)

Northwest Ordinance established new states

c)

Western elections voted Federalists into power

d)

France sold the lands of Louisiana

152.

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

1775

b)

1803

c)

1821

d)

1845

153.
  • - First vice president of the U.S.
  • - Second president of the U.S.
  • - Promoted the cause if independence at the Continental Congress


Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

154.

-supported by northern merchants and industry

-strong federal government

-federalist


Who does this best describe?

a)

James Madison

b)

John Adams

c)

James Monroe

d)

Patrick Henry

155.

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

a)

impressment of American sailors into the British navy

b)

attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

c)

seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

d)

violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

156.

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?

a)

European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon

b)

The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation

c)

foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage

d)

the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere

157.

Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

a)

the Embargo Act

b)

the Monroe Doctrine

c)

the Judiciary Act

d)

the Alien and Sedition Acts

158.

How did Washington's "Farewell Address" influence American foreign policy?

a)

the U.S. led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace

b)

the U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century

c)

the U.S. attempted to gain territory across the Americas

d)

the U.S. sought new trading relationships with Asian powers

159.

This portrait of George Washington served as a larger symbol at the time of the War of 1812. Which of the following accurately reflects the views of the people of the time?

a)

The loss of this portrait during the burning of the White House greatly discouraged the Americans who lost momentum in the war with Britain

b)

The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison showed the artwork is more valuable than our national founding documents

c)

The hiding of the portrait from the British by Jane Adams preserved a great art treasure for the new nation

d)

The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison on the day of the burning of the White House served as a symbol of American independence and perseverance

160.

Which of the following was not an effect of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

a)

Increased knowledge about plant and animal life in the west

b)

Immediate settlement of western lands by pioneers

c)

Increased knowledge about the area Native Americans

d)

A map showing a route to the Pacific

161.

What formed the route that most western farmers used to ship goods in 1803?

a)

The Appalachian Mountains

b)

the Mississippi River

c)

the continental divide

d)

the Atlantic Ocean

162.

How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?

a)

they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies

b)

they seized American ships and cargo

c)

the refused to trade with America

d)

they destroyed American ships

163.

Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton most agree with?

a)

"The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent government abuses"

b)

"A small federal government would protect individual freedom"

c)

"The formation of political parties would lead to disaster"

d)

"The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade"

164.

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set?

a)

He decided to not run for a third term

b)

He decided to pay all of our debts

c)

He named well known people as governors in many states

d)

He decided to move the capitol to Boston

165.

How did the Monroe Doctrine contradict statements in George Washington's farewell address?

a)

Washington was against issuing doctrines of any kind

b)

Washington believed America should stay out of foreign affairs but the Monroe Doctrine took a stance on foreign involvement in Latin America

c)

Washington stated that America should colonize Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine warned to stay out of Latin America

d)

Washington signed the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine made it invalid

166.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
167.
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.
168.
The XYZ Affair was between
a)
French and British
b)
Natives and Americans
c)
Americans and French 
d)
French and Natives
169.
 Which president didn't believe in political parties? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Adams
d)
Alexander Hamilton
170.
What type of person was usually a Democratic-Republican?
a)
Farmers and common people from the South
b)
Wealthy bankers and city dwellers
c)
Immigrants
d)
Women
171.
What type of person was usually a Federalist?
a)
Only government leaders
b)
Wealthy citizens from the North
c)
Farmers in the South
d)
Supporters of states' rights
172.
What was one thing Washington warned about in his farewell address?
a)
British Impressment among American ships
b)
Sedition Acts and government action
c)
Permanent Alliances with other countries
d)
Alien Acts regarding immigrants
173.
WHY did political parties start (even after Washington warned against them?)
a)
Officials had different views on power and government structure
b)
Officials wanted to make it more difficult for voters.
c)
Officials had similar views on how the government should run.
d)
Officials wanted to make it easier for voters.
174.
What did Washington say our foreign policy should be?
a)
We should side with the winning sides.
b)
We should side with Britain.
c)
We should side with France.
d)
We should remain neutral.
175.
Which is a group of selected advisors that help presidents with issues in office?
a)
Congress
b)
Police 
c)
Cabinet 
d)
Jury
176.
The biggest Domestic policy problem faced by President Washington was:
a)
The National Debt after the American Revolution
b)
The Jordhamo Crisis
c)
The war between Britain and France
d)
Attacks on American ships
177.
The Sedition Act violated the _______?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
178.
Which word means to capture soldiers from their boats? (sailors)
a)
Impressment
b)
Embargo
c)
Popular Sovereignty 
d)
Federalism
179.
Significance of Marbury v. Madison:
a)
Established presidental veto power
b)
Established the idea of Judicial Review
c)
Began the idea of self-government
d)
Created the first two political parties
180.
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from who?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Germany
181.
Who became a famous general after the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Johnson
c)
James Madison
d)
Andrew Jackson
182.
Why did manufacturing increase after the War of 1812?
a)
The British Embargo on goods created a need for American-made goods.
b)
The French army needed supplies for their own war.
c)
The British only would trade certain goods during wartime.
d)
The Southern factories were utilized to create wartime goods. 
183.

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

a)

The use of federal paper currency increased.

b)

Agricultural imports increased.

c)

Imports of raw materials increased.

d)

Manufacturing increased.

184.
The Monroe Doctrine - 
a)
Stated that European countries could NOT continue to colonize in North and South America
b)
Stated that the US would NOT continue to trade with France or Britain
c)
Stated that it was ILLEGAL for the US to form alliances
d)
Stated that European countries were welcome to colonize in North & South America

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