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Unit 5: Early Republic Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

The Embargo Act

b)

The Judiciary Act

c)

The Monroe Doctrine

d)

The Alien and Sedition Acts

2.

One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was —

a)

the establishment of the federal court system

b)

the limitation on the practice of judicial review

c)

the formal separation of federal and state courts

d)

the creation of a supreme court as final mediator

3.

Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?

a)

Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally.

b)

Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely.

c)

Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition.

d)

Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses.

4.

A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was —

a)

the expansion of U.S. territory

b)

the role of the Supreme Court

c)

the diplomatic ties to foreign nations

d)

the power of the federal government

5.

Which issue accounts for the development of political parties in the early U.S. republic?

a)

An argument about the peace treaty ending the War of 1812

b)

A disagreement about the creation of a national bank

c)

A disagreement about the purchase of Louisiana from the French

d)

An argument about adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

6.

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?

a)

Foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage.

b)

European nations invited the United States to join the fight against Napoleon.

c)

The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere.

d)

The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.

7.

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

a)

Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

b)

Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates

c)

Impressment of American sailors into the British navy

d)

Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

8.

How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?

a)

Imports grew while exports fell.

b)

Imports fell while exports grew.

c)

Both imports and exports fell.

d)

Both imports and exports grew steadily.

9.

The X Y Z Affair is an example of how the Adams administration was working to —

a)

avoid war with the French

b)

negotiate boundaries with France

c)

expel France's diplomats from the Unites States

d)

cooperate with France's leaders during their revolution

10.

James Monroe expanded the territory of the United States by —

a)

acquiring Florida from Spain

b)

adding California as a U.S. state

c)

purchasing Louisiana from France

d)

negotiating for Oregon from Great Britain

11.

Which of the following stated that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America?

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

Alien and Sedition Acts

12.

How did Washington’s Farewell Address influence the foreign policies of U.S. presidents that served in the early years of the United States?

a)

They attempted to remain neutral.

b)

They worked to repair relations with Britain.

c)

They cut funding for overseas military actions.

d)

They isolated the United States by using embargos.

13.

Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?

a)

The United States would persuade Asian powers to increase commerce with American traders.

b)

The United States would use international organizations to seek peaceful solutions to conflict.

c)

The United States would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies.

d)

The United States would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere.

14.

One economic impact of the War of 1812 on the United States was —

a)

a stock market crash and falling prices

b)

a closer trading connection with Canada

c)

a greater reliance on U.S. manufacturing

d)

a decline of transportation infrastructure

15.

How did the War of 1812 contribute to the expansion of industry in the United States?

a)

The disruption of trade forced the development of U.S. manufacturing.

b)

The burning of Washington, D.C. led to a nationwide construction boom.

c)

The new U.S. Navy increased the confidence of overseas trading expeditions.

d)

The presence of British troops in New York led to factory construction in the South.

16.

The power of the Supreme Court to conduct a judicial review originated with a controversy over—

a)

last-minute presidential appointments of judges

b)

overriding a presidential veto on territorial expansion

c)

fugitive enslaved people being returned to slaveholders

d)

presidential powers to conduct war without legislative approval

17.

Which legal precedent was set by the decision of Marbury v. Madison, (1803)?

a)

The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional.

b)

The election process must use a secret ballot for voting.

c)

The federal government must provide employees due process.

d)

The House of Representatives had the sole power to declare war.

18.

Based on the excerpt, Chief Justice John Marshall exhibited his leadership skills by —

a)

fighting for the rights of the American people

b)

writing most of the opinions of the Supreme Court

c)

persuading others to respect the decisions of the Supreme Court

d)

engaging in spirited debate with political leaders of opposing parties

19.

Based on the excerpt, why was Washington considered to be a great leader?

a)

Washington received the support of all the electors.

b)

Washington exhibited the wisdom of someone much older.

c)

Washington defeated the large British army in the American Revolution.

d)

Washington gave up his own personal well-being for the well-being of the country.

20.

By choosing against seeking a third term, Washington demonstrated the leadership quality of —

a)

personal restraint from seeking power

b)

honesty and a sense of personal integrity

c)

courage in the midst of difficult circumstances

d)

sacrifice and civic responsibility to the country