Early Republic
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- Q1Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?Roe v. WadeDred Scott v. SandfordMarbury v. MadisonBrown v. Board of Education30s
- Q2Which leader is known as the first President of the United States?John AdamsThomas JeffersonJames MadisonGeorge Washington30s
- Q3What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?It ended the War of 1812It doubled the size of the United StatesIt established the U.S. NavyIt initiated the Trail of Tears30s
- Q4Which event initiated the rise of political parties during Washington's presidency?The Louisiana PurchaseThe formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican partiesThe War of 1812The signing of the Declaration of Independence30s
- Q5What was the primary purpose of George Washington's Farewell Address?To advise against political parties and foreign alliancesTo promote the abolition of slaveryTo encourage westward expansionTo announce his retirement from politics30s
- Q6What response did George Washington have to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?He ignored the rebellionHe used federal troops to suppress the rebellionHe sent Congress to resolve the issueHe negotiated with the rebels30s
- Q7What was one major challenge faced by George Washington during his presidency?Interventions in EuropeHigh population growthEconomic instability and national debtLack of territory30s
- Q8What event in 1791 demonstrated resistance to federal authority and taxation?The Shays' RebellionThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Boston Tea PartyThe Whiskey Rebellion30s
- Q9In which document did George Washington emphasize the importance of neutrality in foreign affairs?Declaration of IndependenceConstitutionFarewell AddressFederalist Papers30s
- Q10What was one reason George Washington advocated for neutrality in foreign affairs?To expand U.S. territoriesTo support European monarchiesTo promote trade with all nationsTo avoid entangling alliances30s
- Q11Which action did George Washington take to reinforce his neutrality policy during his presidency?Joining the League of NationsDeclaring war on BritainProclaiming the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793Signing the Treaty of Paris30s
- Q12How did George Washington view political parties in relation to his neutrality policy?He supported the formation of strong partiesHe wanted more parties to represent all viewsHe believed they could divide the nationHe thought they were essential for democracy30s
- Q13What was the purpose of the Proclamation of Neutrality issued by George Washington in 1793?To keep the United States out of European conflictsTo declare war on BritainTo form an alliance with FranceTo promote trade with Spain30s
- Q14What was one major domestic issue faced by George Washington during his presidency?The Missouri CompromiseThe Whiskey RebellionThe War of 1812The Alien and Sedition Acts30s
- Q15What financial system did Alexander Hamilton, under George Washington's presidency, implement to strengthen the U.S. economy?The Federal Reserve SystemThe Social Security SystemThe establishment of a national bankThe Gold Standard30s