Topic Review: Early Republic
Quiz by Quizalize - Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)(Archived)
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- Q1Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?British impressment of American sailorsFarmers rebelled against a tax on WhiskeyAttacks by the Barbary PiratesFrench agents demanded bribes30s113.20.5.D
- Q2President Adams' reaction to the XYZ Affair demonstrated his belief in-supporting France in its wars with Britainbuilding an industrial economy for the U.S.military power as best way to maintain peacemaintaining U.S. neutrality and isolationism30s113.20.5.E
- Q3Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to-the struggle to ratify the Bill of Rightscreation of reservationsa compromise over slaverythe establishment of political parties30s113.20.5.C
- Q4How did the British blockade of the US coast during the War of 1812 effect the U.S. economy?American emigrated to Europe to find jobsCotton sales from southern states increasedAmerican industry grew to provide goods for AmericansImports of raw materials increased30s113.20.5.D
- Q5One similarity in the foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe was that they-came to the defense of Latin American countriessought colonies in other parts of the worldsought to avoid involvement in European political strugglesfavored France over England30s113.20.5.E
- Q6What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?The whiskey tax was repealedMassachusetts seceded from the UnionIt proved that the new government could enforce the lawsFarmers were paid more30s113.20.5.E
- Q7With the approval from Washington, Hamilton's financial plan created a National Bank to help with-the nation's debt from the American Revolutionhelping immigrants to start businesseshelping poor people to become richencouraging people to put their money in a bank30s113.20.5.A
- Q8In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against which of the following?Going to war with SpainForming alliances with other countriesAngering Native AmericansElecting Thomas Jefferson30s113.20.5.E
- Q9Which of the following was NOT a part of Hamilton's Financial Plan?Dissolving the national bankRaising government revenueCreating a national bankPaying off all debts30s113.20.5.A
- Q10The Sedition Act violated the-Fifth AmendmentEighth AmendmentFirst AmendmentSecond Amendment30s113.20.5.A
- Q11Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trade ships?Alien & Sedition ActsEmbargo ActNeutrality ProclamationBarbary Act30s113.20.5.E
- Q12Which President's foreign policy included a declaration of war on Britain?James MonroeJohn AdamsJames MadisonThomas Jefferson30s113.20.5.E
- Q13"The Western Hemisphere is off limits to European colonizers." Which President's foreign policy included this statement?Thomas JeffersonJames MonroeJames MadisonJohn Adams30s113.20.5.E
- Q14The Era of Good Feelings came after what major event?The War of 1812The Election of 1796The Election of George WashingtonThe Embargo Act30s113.20.5.D
- Q15What document prevented further European colonization in the Americas?Marbury v. MadisonFarewell AddressMadison DoctrineMonroe Doctrine30s113.20.5.E