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Early Republic Unit Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which location on the map shows the territory purchased by the U.S. in 1803?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
e)
E
2.
Which of the following BEST describes Washington’s stance based on the quote below?
a)
He believed strongly in creating a presidential cabinet.
b)
He felt it was necessary to follow the Constitution.
c)
He believed relationships with foreign countries were necessary for trade.
d)
He believed the U.S. should stay neutral in its dealings with other countries.
3.
Which of the following reflects how George Washington maintained national security?
a)
He protected citizens’ first amendment rights to petition the government.
b)
He encouraged the creation of political parties in the United States.
c)
He worked with Congress at great lengths to pass the Embargo Act.
d)
He sent out a force of 13,000 militia troops to suppress the uprising.
4.
Disagreements over questions like those listed below led to the –
a)
election of George Washington as president.
b)
outbreak of the War of 1812.
c)
creation of political parties in the United States.
d)
addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
5.
Which of the following completes the table below?
a)
Supported a strong central government
b)
Supported the French in most arguments
c)
Supported a strong state government
d)
Supported United States farmers
6.
Which Supreme Court case gave judges the power described below?
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulloch v. Maryland
c)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
d)
Gibbons v. Ogden
7.
The excerpt below helped Alexander Hamilton justify -
a)
fighting the War of 1812.
b)
establishing a judicial branch.
c)
purchasing Louisiana territory.
d)
creating a national bank.
8.
How did the War of 1812 significantly affect the United States economy?
a)
Surge in patriotism
b)
Expansion in manufacturing
c)
Increase in foreign respect
d)
Weakening of Native influence
9.
Which of the following statements BEST reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?
a)
“The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit.”
b)
“Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”
c)
“The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”
d)
“The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”
10.
Which characteristics describes the Era of Good Feelings? Select THREE correct answers.
a)
Renewed sense of nationalism
b)

U.S. manufacturing expands

c)

Federalist party collapses

d)
New laws prevented foreign trade
e)
More power was given to state governments
11.
The excerpt below describes giving the Supreme Court the power of –
a)
making laws.
b)
judicial review.
c)
vetoing laws.
d)
creating lower courts.
12.
What economic issue did George Washington face when he took office?
a)
High debt from the American Revolution
b)
Implementing protective tariffs
c)
Lack of manufacturing centers in the U.S.
d)
Fending off the British for aiding Natives
13.
Which idea from Washington’s Farewell Address was incorporated in the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Discourage the creation of political parties
b)
Remain neutral in foreign affairs
c)
Avoid accumulation of national debt
d)
Restrict the expansion of free enterprise
14.
The excerpt below violates which freedom protected under the Constitution?
a)
Freedom of Assembly
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Freedom of Petition
d)
Freedom of Press
15.
Which of the following describes the impacts of ruling in Marbury v. Madison? Select TWO correct answers.
a)
The Supreme Court had the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
b)
Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce.
c)
The power of the judicial branch was strengthened.
d)
Slaves were viewed as property and had no rights.
16.
The excerpt below expresses reasons why –
a)
George Washington was elected as the first president.
b)
John Marshall was appointed as chief justice.
c)
Alexander Hamilton was appointed Secretary of Treasury.
d)
Thomas Jefferson was elected leader of the Democratic-Republicans.
17.
What was President Adams’ response to the XYZ Affair?
a)
Declared war on France in order to put an end to the situation more quickly
b)
Sent over more ambassadors in order to try to improve relations with France
c)
Showed the U.S. would not be taken advantage of by refusing to pay the bribe
d)
Joined forces with Great Britain’s Navy in order to start impressing French sailors
18.
Which president passed the act described below, thereby changing the economic relationship between Great Britain and the United States in order to avoid war?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
Andrew Jackson
19.
After the XYZ Affair, John Adams felt he was maintaining national security by –
a)
encouraging Congress to pass the Alien Act.
b)
promoting trade with England and France.
c)
denying Cherokee Indians access to their lands.
d)
supporting military invasions in South America.
20.
Which of the following completes the diagram below?
a)
Ruled slaves were property and had no rights
b)
Declared states had the right to secede from the Union
c)
Wrote decision that established judicial review
d)
Established doctrine for free enterprise
21.
Which of the following completes the diagram below?
a)
Move the U.S. capital south
b)
Combine state and national debt
c)
Create a national bank
d)
Re-establish trade with Natives
22.

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.

23.

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.

24.

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.

25.

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to-

a)

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

b)

deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

c)

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

d)

keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

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