WorksheetsUnit 5 Test Review Early Republic
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
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The Embargo Act
The Judiciary Act
The Monroe Doctrine
The Alien and Sedition Act
One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was
the establishment of the federal court system
the limitation on the practice of judicial review
the formal separation of federal and state courts
the creation of a supreme court as final mediator
Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?
Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally.
Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely.
Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition.
Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses.
A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was
the expansion of U.S. territory
the role of the Supreme Court
the diplomatic ties to foreign nations
the power of the federal government
Which issue accounts for the development of political parties in the early U.S. republic?
An argument about the peace treaty ending the War of 1812
A disagreement about the creation of a national bank
A disagreement about the purchase of Louisiana from the French
An argument about adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?
Foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage
European nations invited the United States to join the fight against Napoleon.
The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere.
The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation.
Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?
Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy
Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates
Impressment of American sailors into the British navy
Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes
How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?
Imports grew while exports fell.
Imports fell while exports grew.
Both imports and exports fell.
Both imports and exports grew steadily.
The XYZ Affair is an example of how the Adams administration was working to —
avoid war with the French
negotiate boundaries with France
expel France’s diplomats from the United States
cooperate with France’s leaders during their revolution
James Monroe expanded the territory of the United States by —
acquiring Florida from Spain
adding California as a U.S. state
purchasing Louisiana from France
negotiating for Oregon from Great Britain
Which of the following stated that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America?
XYZ Affair
Treaty of Ghent
Monroe Doctrine
Alien and Sedation Acts
How did Washington’s Farewell Address influence the foreign policies of U.S. presidents that served in the early years of the United States?
They attempted to remain neutral
They worked to repair relations with Britain
They cut funding for overseas military actions
They isolated the United States by using embargos
Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?
The United States would persuade Asian powers to increase commerce with American
traders
The United States would use international organizations to seek peaceful solutions to
conflict.
The United States would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful
democracies.
The United States would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations
in the Western Hemisphere.
One economic impact of the War of 1812 on the United States was —
a stock market crash and failing prices
a closer trading connection with Canada
a greater reliance on U.S. manufacturing
a decline of transportation infrastructure
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the expansion of industry in the United States?
The disruption of trade forced the development of U.S. manufacturing.
The burning of Washington, D.C. led to a nationwide construction boom.
The new U.S. Navy increased the confidence of overseas trading expeditions.
The presence of British troops in New York led to factory construction in the South.
The power of the Supreme Court to conduct a judicial review originated with a controversy
over
last-minute presidential appointments of judges
overriding a presidential veto on territorial expansion
fugitive enslaved people being returned to slaveholders
presidential powers to conduct war without legislative approval
Based on the excerpt, how did this decision impact the power of the federal government?
Only the federal government could regulate banks.
States like Maryland had the power to tax the national bank
The federal government did not have the right to create a national bank.
States could not levy a tax on institutions created by the federal government.
Which legal precedent was set by the decision of Marbury v. Madison, (1803)?
The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional.
The election process must use a secret ballot for voting
The federal government must provide employees due process.
The House of Representatives had the sole power to declare war.
What is the significance of this decision?
States have the power to regulate commerce between one another.
Only the federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce
State governments may regulate the type of transportation used on rivers within state
borders.
The Constitution does not expressly grant the federal government the power to regulate
commerce.
Based on the excerpt, Chief Justice John Marshall exhibited his leadership skills by
fighting for the rights of the American people
writing most of the opinions of the Supreme Court
persuading others to respect the decisions of the Supreme Court
engaging in spirited debate with political leaders of opposing parties
Based on the excerpt, why was Washington considered to be a great leader?
Washington received the support of all the electors
Washington exhibited the wisdom of someone much older
Washington defeated the large British army in the American Revolution
Washington gave up his own personal well-being for the well-being of the country
By choosing against seeking a third term, Washington demonstrated the leadership quality of
personal restraint from seeking power
honesty and a sense of personal integrity
courage in the midst of difficult circumstances
sacrifice and civic responsibility to the country
