Early Republic Concepts
What is judicial review?
Which statement best describes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Laws that restricted immigration and limited criticism of the government.
What economic policy did Alexander Hamilton support that Thomas Jefferson opposed?
A national bank.
Which was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
French invasion of American territory.
Who is your current vice president?
JD Vance
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the United States?
It doubled the size of the country.
What was a primary reason for implementing tariffs in the early United States?
raise revenue for the federal government.
Which action by Hamilton helped strengthen the national economy?
Proposing federal assumption of state debts and creating a national bank.
The War of 1812 resulted in:
A peace treaty that restored pre-war conditions.
Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Which action by President Jefferson demonstrated his belief in limited federal government?
Reducing the size of the federal government.
Which statement about sedition is accurate?
It refers to actions or speech encouraging rebellion against the government.
Which two leaders are best known for forming opposing political views that led to early political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To warn European powers against further colonization in the Americas.
What is the main legislative body of the United States Congress?
Legislative Branch
In the early republic, education was considered important primarily because
It helped create informed citizens for the new democracy.
How did the Louisiana Purchase challenge Jefferson's political beliefs?
He believed the Constitution did not explicitly authorize such a purchase.
Which presidential decision by Jefferson greatly expanded executive power despite his strict-construction beliefs?
Purchasing the Louisiana Territory.
Which change to the government DID occur during the early republic?
The establishment of a national bank (and the formation of political parties; the Bill of Rights was added earlier at ratification).
What topic are you currently studying?
Early Republic
Which development occurred during the early republic that strengthened the federal government?
The Supreme Court established its power of judicial review.
Which issue caused the greatest disagreement between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
How much power the federal government should have.
Name one long-term effect of Hamilton’s financial policies on the federal government.
A stronger federal financial system and precedent for a national bank.
How did issues with British actions at sea contribute to conflict between the U.S. and Britain?
British impressment of American sailors and interference with American trade helped lead to the War of 1812.
What is the only country that is also a continent?
Australia