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WorksheetsUnit 5 Launching the New Republic Review
Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Vocabulary:
a broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning Congress has powers beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
to refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by a state is called nullification.
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
the crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
Vocabulary:
a narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution
loose construction
nullify
sedition
strict construction
All of these were part of President Washington's cabinet except the
Department of War
Department of State
Treasury Department
Education Department
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a tax on property
a tax on income
a tax on the production or sale of a product
a tax on an inheritance or gift
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
he feared the citizens would start another revolution with Britain
he felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors
he saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority
he wanted to be a military leader more than a political leader
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
pay taxes
support the French Revolution
do not address the president with royal titles
do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
All of these occurred in President Washington's administration except
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size
political parties were eliminated
cabinet members were selected
Which of these was a major issue dividing the the Federalist and Republican parties?
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how many terms the president should serve
how large and powerful the military should be
how large and powerful the federal government should be
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a strong economy
agricultural growth
a partnership with France
powerful state governments
Hamilton's economic plan was able to pass Congress by promising this
To follow the Constitution better in the future
To fight Aaron Burr in a duel
Hamilton would resign his position
A permanent capital in the South
Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on
trade
business
agriculture
manufacturing
Federalists felt that the nation’s economy should be based on
agriculture and farming.
the slave trade.
fishing and lumber.
businesses and manufacturing.
Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
they believed democracy was worth the fight
the admired the orderliness of the revolution
they admired the strength of the French monarchy
they believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
they feared their military power
they depended on their business and trade
they wanted to be protected by them
they hoped to move there
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the nation's interests?
it would eliminate taxes
it would provide loans for businesses
it would create jobs for citizens
it would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as a tool to remove political parties
as a way to increase citizen's rights
as an attack on the right of free speech
as necessary to keep order in the new nation
Based on the state's rights theory of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
nullify federal law
choose the president
rewrite the Bill of Rights
increase the number of US Senators
Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
the Election of 1800
the Whiskey Rebellion
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the establishment of a national bank
Why did Jefferson call the election of 1800 a peaceful revolution?
Fighting in France ended.
Slaves were able to vote for the first time.
Serious differences were resolved without violence.
Those who opposed his election moved out of the country.
Federalist or Republican?
Farmer
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Believes the wealthy should rule
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Supports the French Revolution
Federalist
Republican
Federalist or Republican?
Believes in a strong national government
Federalist
Republican
Events & Acts:
A revolt by farmers in 1794 against a tax on whiskey
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
Four controversial laws passed by Federalists in Congress to make life difficult for their rivals, the Republicans
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
Statements written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposing the Alien and Sedition Acts
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
Events & Acts:
John Adams lost reelection to Thomas Jefferson, Federalists broke a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Election of 1800
Virginia and Kentucky Reolutions
Washington's Farewell Address
The Whiskey Rebellion
People:
the first President of the United States
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
People:
Washington's Treasury Secretary and most influential leader of the Federalists
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Vice President, elected President in 1796, the first President to live in the White House
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Secretary of War
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
People:
Washington's Secretary of State, leader of the Republicans, elected President in 1800
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
People:
New York politician, served as Vice President during Jefferson's first term, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Aaron Burr
Vocabulary:
a closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a government order that forbids trade with another country
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
Vocabulary:
a policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries
blockade
embargo
isolationism
neutrality
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington's foreign policy?
aggression
isolationism
colonial expansion
alliance expansion
Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?
attacks on U.S. ships
refusal to pay France loans
Spanish invasion of the country
British policies towards African Americans
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?
The United States bought land from Spain
The British agreed to support the French Revolution
The United States reserved land for Native Americans
The British removed troops from the Ohio Valley
What slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair?
Free trade and sailors rights!
No taxation without representation!
Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!
First in war, first in peace!
Which of these was an important achievement of the Adams administration?
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size
the Federalist party was strong
the alliances with other countries were strengthened
Why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchant ships?
They hoped to force the United States into the war
They hoped the United States would become their ally
They wanted the United States to pay ransom for the ships
They hoped to prevent the United States from supplying their enemy
Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade?
France
Great Britain
North Africa pirates
American sailors and workers
Which of these actions increased tension between the United States and Great Britain in 1807?
U.S. taxes on British goods
British killing of 21 U.S. sailors
U.S. limits on British immigration
British demand for money to protect U.S. ships
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
they hoped to build a stronger navy
they hoped to drive the British out of Canada
they wanted revenge for Great Britain's colonial policies
they wanted to end the British blockade of U.S. ports
All of these were results of the War of 1812 except
the United States won the war
the power of the Federalists decreased
national pride in the United States grew
Native American resistance in the Northwest territory weakened
Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?
the pirating of ships in North Africa
the competition for trade between countries
the wars between Great Britain and France
the independence movement in Latin America
Who advised President Monroe that the United States should boldly speak for itself on its policy in the Americas?
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
to end attacks on U.S. ships
to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors
to encourage foreign trade with European merchants
to prevent European interference in North and South America
What was a result of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States gained respect
The United States went to war with France
The United States allied with European nations
The United States lost its image as a democratic leader
Events & Acts:
The United States signed a treaty with France in 1778. The United States had promised to aid France in time of war.
Treaty of Alliance
Jay Treaty
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
The British agreed to pull their troops from the Ohio Valley.
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Alliance
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
French foreign minister Talleyrand refused to speak to American representatives. Instead, they were met by secret agents. The agents said that no peace talks would be held unless Talleyrand received a large sum of money as a tribute.
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Alliance
XYZ Affair
First Barbary War
Events & Acts:
Thomas Jefferson sent a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean to protect American shipping interests. The American ships bombarded Tripoli with their cannons. Tripoli signed a peace treaty with the United States in 1805
First Barbary War
War of 1812
Battle of Tippicanoe Creek
Embargo Act of 1807
Events & Acts:
No foreign ships could enter U.S. ports and no American ships could leave, except to trade at other U.S. ports.
Jay Treaty
XYZ Affair
Monroe Doctrine
Embargo Act of 1807
Events & Acts:
Shawnee warriors fought against soldiers led by William Henry Harrison. After the battle, Harrison's men found out that the Indians were armed with British guns.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
At President James Madison's request, Congress declared war on Great Britain in 1812. A peace treaty ended the war in 1815.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
As British ships fired at Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the national anthem of the United States.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
The greatest U.S. victory of the War of 1812. General Andrew Jackson defended New Orleans from the British invasion.
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
War of 1812
Battle of Baltimore
Battle of New Orleans
Events & Acts:
President James Monroe's declaration in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization.
Treaty of Alliance
Embargo Act of 1807
Monroe Doctrine
Jay Treaty
Presidents:
Established a policy of isolationism to avoid alliances with other countries.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Presidents:
Kept the United States at peace by securing a treaty with France.
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Presidents:
Sent a fleet of warships to the Mediterranean and passed the Embargo Act of 1807.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Presidents:
Abandoned isolationism and declared war on Great Britain. The War of 1812 ended in a peace treaty with Great Britain.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Presidents:
Issued a policy called the Monroe Doctrine. In it, he warned European nations to respect the newly independent colonies.
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
People:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court sent to London to settle a dispute about British troops in the Ohio Valley.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
French Foreign Minister refused to meet with American representatives unless they paid him tribute.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
French military leader that had taken over the French government.
John Jay
Talleyrand
Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephan Decatur
People:
Naval officer that led a raid into the Tripoli Harbor to set the Philadelphia ship on fire.
Stephan Decatur
William Henry Harrison
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Shawnee Chief that tried to unite Native American tribes into one great nation.
Tecumseh
William Henry Harrison
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Indiana governor that led the militia in the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
Congressmen eager to go to war with Great Britain, nicknamed War Hawks (select 2)
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
Watched as the British bombarded Fort McHenry and wrote the poem "The Star Spangled Banner"
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay & John C. Calhoun
Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
People:
Led the army that defended New Orleans from a British invasion.
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
People:
President Monroe's Secretary of State who advised him that the U.S. should speak boldly for itself on its policy in the Americas?
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Vocabulary:
unexplored wilderness at the edge of the country
frontier
plantation
mountains
harbor
Vocabulary:
an economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses
capitalism
communism
socialism
nationalism
Vocabulary:
an employee of the government
civil servant
tariff
secede
frontier
Vocabulary:
a tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country
tariff
secede
frontier
capitalism
Vocabulary:
to withdraw from an organization or alliance
tariff
secede
frontier
capitalism
In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live?
in the southern states
in the New England States
west of the Mississippi River
east of the Appalachian Mountains
Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800s?
few waterways
desert landscapes
poor transportation
unexplored wilderness
What physical feature marked the western border of the Unites States in 1820?
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
What marked what was known as the Era of Good Feelings?
a strong sense of national unity
a rapid increase in immigration
the elimination of political parties
the expansion of national alliances
What was a goal of Henry Clay’s American System?
to abolish slavery
to promote economic growth
to create a strong military force
to establish treaties with American Indians
Which economic system, based on private ownership, did Henry Clay promote?
socialism
capitalism
communism
liberalism
All of these characterize John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800s except
they promoted national economic growth.
they reinforced the authority of business contracts.
they increased the power of the federal government over states.
they established the power of states over the federal government.
Which of these led to the end of an era and the beginning of political divisions in the United States?
the War of 1812
the election of 1824
James Monroe's presidency
John Marshall's Supreme Court
According to Henry Clay, what role did government have in encouraging economic growth?
building community housing
producing goods and services
owning stores and businesses
funding transportation projects
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?
Republicans
common people
rich upper-class
American Indians
What political party was formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson following the election of 1824?
Socialist
Federalist
Republican
Democratic
What name was given to President Jackson's practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs?
democracy
mudslinging
the spoils system
the corrupt bargain
What caused the nullification crisis?
removal policies
election of 1828
northern trade policies
southern opposition to tariffs
During the Nullification Crisis, what was really being tested?
the right to ignore Supreme Court decisions
the rights of states to override federal laws
the right of states to secede from the United States
the right to pass federal laws that benefited certain regions
Who challenged President Jackson’s stance on the Bank of the United States?
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Martin Van Buren
Why did President Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?
He thought it benefited the rich over the farmers and workers.
He thought the leaders were stealing from the government.
He thought foreign countries were depositing too much money.
He thought farmers and workers were borrowing too much money.
What did President Jackson support instead of a large national bank?
state banks
personal banks
stock investments
interest-free loans
Which of these Supreme Court decisions did President Jackson ignore?
States can void federal law.
Only Congress can regulate trade.
American Indians have no land rights.
The Bank of the United States is constitutional.
Why did U.S. laws support the removal of American Indians from their homelands?
to provide a better life for the tribes
to allow for westward expansion of agriculture
to encourage tribes to adopt the white man's culture
to enable Indians to establish farms in more fertile areas
How did the Supreme Court interpret the Indian Removal Act?
Tribes could choose to remain on their lands.
Tribes had no right to any land in the new territories.
Tribes had to abide by the decisions of the United States.
Tribes would receive rent from farmers using their land.
What was the intention of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
to make treaties in which Indians traded land in the East for land in the Great Plains
to remove Indians by military force to western territories
to provide Indians with jobs to support their families
to declare war on Indians who resisted resettlement
Which of these is referred to as “The Trail of Tears”?
the 1828 presidential campaign
the final battle of the War of 1812
the war between the Black Hawks and army
the forced removal of Cherokees from Georgia
Which group was affected most negatively by the administration of President Jackson?
Indigenous groups
African Americans
farmers and laborers
wealthy businessmen
Events & Acts:
a proposal to the government that called for taxes on imports, federally funded transportation projects, and a new national bank
American System
Era of Good Feelings
McCullough v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Election of 1824
Events & Acts:
a period of national unity during James Monroe's presidency
American System
Era of Good Feelings
McCullough v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Election of 1824
Events & Acts:
the Supreme Court confirmed Congress's authority to create a national bank that was free from state interference
American System
Era of Good Feelings
McCullough v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Election of 1824
Events & Acts:
the Supreme Court ruled that only Congress had the authority to regulate interstate commerce, strengthening the power of the federal government
American System
Era of Good Feelings
McCullough v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Election of 1824
Events & Acts:
none of the candidates won a majority in the Electoral College. As a result, the election had to be decided by the House of Representatives. The House elected John Quincy Adams
American System
Era of Good Feelings
McCullough v Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
Election of 1824
Events & Acts:
first-time voters, many of them farmers and frontier settlers, helped elect Jackson in 1828. His supporters celebrated his election as a victory for the “common man” over the rich and powerful
Jacksonian Democracy
Election of 1824
Election of 1828
The American System
Events & Acts:
the idea that the common people should control the government
Jacksonian Democracy
Election of 1824
Election of 1828
The American System
Events & Acts:
Which of the following described Jackson's "kitchen cabinet"?
a group of trusted friends and political supporters who advised Jackson
a committee appointed by Jackson to help farmers improve their crops
a team of architects who rebuilt the White House kitchen after Jackson's inauguration
a group of restaurant owners who supported Jackson
Events & Acts:
The Nullification Crisis occurred when
the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void.
Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
Jackson forced South Carolina leave the United States.
Events & Acts:
allowed the president to make treaties in which American Indians in the East traded their lands for new territory on the Great Plains
Indian Removal Act
Nullification
Trail of Tears
American System
Events & Acts:
the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory in 1838 and 1839
Indian Removal Act
Nullification
Trail of Tears
American System
People:
a New York butcher that provided the army with meat during the War of 1812
Sam Wilson
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John Marshall
People:
Who's eight years as president are known as the Era of Good Feelings?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
People:
Which Congressman believed that America's future lay in capitalism, and supported the American System?
James Monroe
John C. Calhoun
John Marshall
Henry Clay
People:
Who was Andrew Jackson's Vice President, who believed that states had the right to nullify (cancel) federal laws?
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
People:
Who strongly challenged Calhoun's claim that states had the right to defy the federal government?
Daniel Webster
John C. Calhoun
John Marshall
Henry Clay
People:
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during this period that helped strengthen federal power of the states and encouraged the growth of capitalism?
James Monroe
Henry Clay
John Marshall
John C. Calhoun
People:
In the Election of 1824, none of the candidates won a majority in the Electoral College . Who did the House of Representatives elect as president?
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
William Crawford
People:
a self-made man, lawyer, and war hero who rose from poverty to become President of the United States
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
James Monroe
Which event does this political cartoon illustrate?
Andrew Jackson giving government jobs to political supporters
Andrew Jackson removing Indians from their home
Andrew Jackson forcing states to obey the tariff
Andrew Jackson destroying the National Bank
What event does this political cartoon illustrate?
The Nullification Crisis
The Spoils System
The Trail of Tears
Jackson's Inauguration
What does this political cartoon titled "Office Hunters for the Year 1934" illustrate?
Andrew Jackson battling the National bank
Andrew Jackson giving government jobs to his political supporters
Andrew Jackson forcing the states to obey the tariff
Andrew Jackson removing Indians from their land
