Early Republic
A Young Nation
This and That
Growing Pains
War of 1812 and Mexican American War
100
Who were the first and second presidents of the United States? A George Washington and Thomas Jefferson B George Washington and Alexander Hamilton C George Washington and John Adams D John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What is C) George Washington and John Adams
100
Which of the following was added to the Constitution after its ratification for the purpose of protecting citizen’s rights and ensuring limited government? A The Articles of Confederation B The Bill of Rights C The Electoral College D The Great Compromise
What is B The Bill of Rights
100
Noah Webster directly impacted A national language and education B negotiations over the Louisiana Purchase C exploration of the Louisiana Purchase D whether or not slavery was allowed in the Northwest Territory
What is A national language and education
100
What was the land purchase that roughly doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803? A the Northwest Ordinance B the Land Ordinance C the Northwest Territory D the Louisiana Purchase
What is D the Louisiana Purchase
100
A U.S. congressman in the 1840’s who favored western expansion on the grounds that it was God’s will for the United States to control and “civilize” the territory from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast was undoubtedly a believer in what? A Civil Liberties B Manifest Destiny C the Monroe Doctrine D the Oregon Plan
What is B Manifest Destiny
200
What effect did the Erie Canal have? A it hurt New York because other cities could better compete with it economically B it discouraged western migration C steam-powered boats were no longer useful because the canal encouraged land travel D New York’s economy grew because the canal allowed manufacturers to ship products more easily
What is D New York’s economy grew because the canal allowed manufacturers to ship products more easily
200
A U.S. senator from Connecticut introduces a bill using government regulations to help New England manufacturers. President Andrew Jackson will most likely A oppose the bill B support the bill C have no opinion on the bill D sign the bill
What is A oppose the bill
200
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is most identified with A Jacksonian Democracy B Education Reform C Abolitionism D Women’s Suffrage
What is D Women’s Suffrage
200
As a result of the War of 1812, U.S. manufacturing A suffered and declined B grew and eventually prospered C ceased to exist until after the war D survived but no longer dominated world trade
What is B grew and eventually prospered
200
What effect did the U.S. war with Mexico have? A the U.S. invaded and annexed Texas B the U.S. marched into Sacramento and forced Mexico to surrender California C the U.S. agreed to give back Texas in exchange for California D the U.S. acquired territory that eventually became Arizona and New Mexico
What is D the U.S. acquired territory that eventually became Arizona and New Mexico
300
The Articles of Confederation proved to be an ineffective body of laws for what reason? A) The US had not yet declared independence at the time they were ratified B) The Articles gave too much power to the central government, causing may colonists to rebel C) The Articles did not give enough power to the federal government for it to lead effectively D) None of the states would agree to ratify the Articles of Confederation
What is C) The Articles did not give enough power to the federal government for it to lead effectively
300
Which of the following was a major area of concern for George Washington during his presidency? A slavery B fires in Washington, D.C. C relations with Great Britain and France D problems with the Articles of Confederation
What is C relations with Great Britain and France
300
A poor Pennsylvania grain farmer in the early 1790’s who feared having his rights trampled on by a powerful national government would have most likely supported which of the following leaders? A John Adams B Thomas Jefferson C Alexander Hamilton D John Jay
What is B) Thomas Jefferson
300
Henry Clay’s American System was designed to A defeat the British in War of 1812 B improve the nation’s economy and infrastructure following the War of 1812 C find a water route to the Pacific Ocean that would improve commerce and unite the nation D provide guidelines for the admittance of new states to the Union
What is B improve the nation’s economy and infrastructure following the War of 1812
300
Although President Jackson and others wanted to annex Texas after it won its independence from Mexico, political leaders in the North opposed annexation. The reason for this opposition was primarily for what reason? A northern politicans were afraid that it would be seen as an act of aggression by Mexico and cause future wars B northern politicans hated Jackson and wanted to wait until another president was in office C northern politicans feared that the South would gain too much of an economic advantage because of the new industry and laborers Texas would bring D northern politicans feared that the South would gain a political advantage because Texas would be admitted as a slave state
What is D northern politicans feared that the South would gain a political advantage because Texas would be admitted as a slave state
400
Which of the following problems did the Great Compromise solve? A) slavery in the US following the revolution B) how many representatives each state would have in the federal legislative branch C) debate over when the slave trade would end D) what rights would be protected under the Constitution
What is D) what rights would be protected under the Constitution (Bill of Rights)
400
Which one of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s opinion of Hamilton’s economic plan? A it does not give the federal government enough power to lead effectively B it is unfair to the U.S. business interest C it assumes too much power for the federal government and proposes tariffs potentially harmful to southern farmers D it provides for a national bank without answering the question of who will manage it
What is C it assumes too much power for the federal government and proposes tariffs potentially harmful to southern farmers
400
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because A it officially established Michigan and Wisconsin as new states B it was the largest land acquisition in U.S. history C it established guidelines by which new territories could become states D it was sanctioned by the Monroe Doctrine
What is C it established guidelines by which new territories could become states
400
How would manufacturers in New York City have most likely viewed the Erie Canal A they would have cared little because it was not located in New York City B with contempt because it would hurt their business C with excitement because it would expand their markets D they would have been concerned that other countries would stop shipping goods to New York
What is C with excitement because it would expand their markets
400
Negotiations with the British, war with Mexico, and annexation of Texas were all part of A sectionalism between North and South B westward expansion C Jacksonian Democracy D Social Reform
What is B westward expansion
500
Which of the following best describes a Federalist? A someone who favors farmers over business men B someone who believes in a strong government that helps US businesses C someone who opposes tariffs that might hurt small landowners D someone who supports Thomas Jefferson over John Adams
What is B) someone who believes in a strong government that helps US businesses
500
Which of the following caused resentment between the Federalists and Republicans in the late 1700s? A Washington’s election as president B failure of the Articles of Confederation C Alien and Sedition Acts D The XYZ Affair
What is C Alien and Sedition Acts
500
“The president has firmly established that any further attempts to colonize this hemisphere shall be viewed by the United States as an act of aggression. I commend his resolve and hope that this nation is willing to take all steps necessary to uphold this position.” The above quote is expressing support for which of the following? A the Declaration of Independence B the Erie Canal C the Louisiana Purchase D the Monroe Doctrine
What is D the Monroe Doctrine
500
How did acquiring new territories impact education in the U.S.? A less attention was paid to education because people only cared about land B education was seen as an important mean for maintaining national unity as the nation got bigger C most states ignored calls from the national government to support education because they were too busy developing economically D it had very little effect on education
What is C most states ignored calls from the national government to support education because they were too busy developing economically
500
The Monroe Doctine was meant to A protect U.S. interests in the Americas from European threats B establish U.S. colonies C end negotiations with the French over western territories D invite European nations to establish settlements in the Louisiana Territory
What is A protect U.S. interests in the Americas from European threats
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