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WorksheetsEarly Republic Day 9
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
The (a) doubled the size of the United States. The (b) laid the groundwork for future Americans to move west. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall wrote a Supreme Court decision that established (c) . Marbury v. Madison is significant because it gave the Supreme Court the ability to determine whether a law is (d) .
(a) supported the Constitution and believed it created a more stable Union. (b) were the first anti-slavery group who lived in Pennsylvania.
Determine which part of the excerpt best explains the practice of impressment.
Select the correct answer.
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Match the following
Rich farmland, moderate climate, grew oats, wheat, grain, and raised livestock
Middle colonies
Process for admitting new states to U.S.; territories govern themselves
Northwest Ordinance
British response to Boston Tea Party; colonists sent a list of complaints to King George III
Intolerable Acts
Supported Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Federalists
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s expedition was primarily significant because -
it laid the groundwork for future Americans to begin colonizing the west
it resulted in the discovery several species of animals and plants not yet scientifically cataloged
the American spirit of adventure and discovery was on display
they developed a needed alliance with Native American tribes
Which constitutional principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt?
Full faith and credit
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial review
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over -
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
Which principle was established by the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
Individual Rights
Separation of Powers
Consent of the governed
Judicial review
How did the First Amendment protection of religious freedom affect U.S. society in the early history of the country?
It prevented conflict between individuals who were members of different religions.
It prevented the government from making laws prohibiting the practice of certain religious beliefs.
It allowed for state governments to unify their citizens under one common religion.
It allowed for the preservation of many religious places through government support.
Which issue was debated in Gibbons v. Ogden?
The status of slaves living in free states.
The regulation of interstate commerce by federal or state laws.
The constitutionality of tariffs.
The separation of powers among the branches of government.
This diagram shows a political idea that John Locke wrote about during the seventeenth century.
Which right completes the diagram?
Justice
Privilege
Property
Education
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B
C
D
F
G
H
J
A
B
C
D
Which reason supports why France established North American colonies in the 1600s?
to establish trading posts
to search for valuable metals
to limit the spread of Christianity
to prevent the enslavement of African people
