Early America: Challenges and Achievements of the New Republic

Question 1

Which treaty concluded the War of 1812 and restored boundaries to their pre-war status?

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Fontainebleau

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Treaty of Jay

Question 2

The Louisiana Purchase had a major impact on the early republic by:

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Doubling the size of the United States and providing land for westward expansion

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Strengthening the economy through the acquisition of new agricultural resources

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Improving relations with Native American tribes by establishing clear territorial boundaries

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Reducing tensions with European powers by removing French claims in North America

Question 3

The Monroe Doctrine, issued in 1823, declared that:

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European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas

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The United States would intervene in European affairs to protect its interests

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The United States would expand its territory to include all of North America

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The Monroe Doctrine is not a valid document in American history

Question 4

Who led the U.S. to victory in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?

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Andrew Jackson

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison

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William Henry Harrison

Question 5

Identify a defining feature of the early republic's governance.

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Limited federal authority

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Powerful central government

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Frequent armed conflicts

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Steady economic growth

Question 6

From which country did the United States acquire the Louisiana Territory?

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France

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Spain

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Great Britain

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Russia

Question 7

Who was the first individual to serve as President of the United States?

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George Washington

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison

Question 8

The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison established the foundational principle of:

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Judicial review

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Separation of powers

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Due process of law

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Unalienable rights

Question 9

Which political party advocated for a strong and centralized federal government?

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Federalists

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Democratic-Republicans

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Whigs

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Democratic Party

Question 10

Which nation was the United States at war with during the War of 1812?

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Great Britain

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France

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Spain

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Mexico

Question 11

Which one of the following was not a significant challenge faced by the early republic?

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Avoidance of foreign entanglements

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Westward expansion

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Economic instability

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Political divisions

Question 12

The Monroe Doctrine stated the principle that:

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European powers should not intervene in the Americas

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The United States should aggressively expand its territory at the expense of European powers

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The United States should ally with European powers against other European powers

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The United States should stay neutral in foreign conflicts

Question 13

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 intended to:

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Relocate Native American tribes to the west

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Grant Native Americans citizenship

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Establish designated areas for Native American populations

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End conflicts between Native Americans and settlers

Question 14

How did the War of 1812 significantly impact the United States?

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Increased national unity

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Led to economic depression

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Halted territorial expansion

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Weakened the federal government

Question 15

Which Supreme Court case established boundaries between federal and state powers?

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Marbury v. Madison

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Gibbons v. Ogden

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

Question 16

The Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison established the principle that:

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The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional

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The federal government has supreme authority over the states

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The people are the ultimate source of political authority

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The government is limited in its powers by the Constitution

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a key policy position of the Federalist Party during the early republic?

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Strong support for a centralized national government

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Advocacy for limited government and states' rights

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Opposition to westward expansion and the acquisition of new territories

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Promotion of agrarianism and rural values

Question 18

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 primarily addressed the issue of:

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Whether slavery would be allowed in new territories acquired from the Louisiana Purchase

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The balance of power between the northern and southern states in Congress

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The expansion of voting rights to all adult male citizens

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The establishment of a national bank

Question 19

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his significant contributions to its drafting and ratification?

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 20

The concept of "manifest destiny" in the early republic reflected the belief that:

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The United States had a divine right and duty to expand its territory westward

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The westward expansion was essential for economic prosperity

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Native American tribes posed a threat to American security

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The United States should focus on developing its existing territory rather than expanding

Question 21

The Hartford Convention was a meeting held by:

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Federalists opposed to the War of 1812 and seeking to limit the power of the federal government

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Democrats supporting the war effort and advocating for economic sanctions against Great Britain

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Native American tribes seeking peace and recognition of their sovereignty

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British officials negotiating a peace treaty with the United States

Question 22

Which of the following was a primary cause of the War of 1812?

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British impressment of American sailors

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American expansionism in the West

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French influence in Louisiana

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Native American resistance

Question 23

Which Supreme Court case was instrumental in establishing the principle of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

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Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819)

Question 24

The Hartford Convention, held in 1814, was a gathering of delegates from:

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Federalist states opposed to the War of 1812

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Democratic-Republican states supporting President Madison's war policies

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Southern states demanding the expansion of slavery into new territories

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Western states advocating for land acquisition and westward expansion

Question 25

The Missouri Compromise (1820) had a profound impact on sectional tensions in the United States. Which of the following was NOT a provision of this compromise?

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Texas was annexed by the United States

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Missouri entered the Union as a slave state

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Slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30' parallel in the Louisiana Territory

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Maine entered the Union as a free state

Question 26

Who organized the Hartford Convention in 1814?

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Federalists

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Democratic-Republicans

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Native American tribes

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British diplomats

Question 27

What was the Era of Good Feelings characterized by?

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Political unity and economic prosperity

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Social unrest and political division

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Military conflict and territorial expansion

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Religious revivalism and cultural change

Question 28

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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Alexander Hamilton

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George Washington

Question 29

Which case established the principle of judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Gibbons v. Ogden

Question 30

What was the purpose of the 'Era of Good Feelings'?

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To promote national unity and stability

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To expand the powers of the federal government

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To suppress political dissent

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To increase economic growth

Question 31

Which of the following is considered a defining characteristic of the Jacksonian Era?

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Populism

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Federalism

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Elitism

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Laissez-faire

Question 32

What was the significance of the Indian Removal Act?

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It forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

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It granted Native American tribes sovereignty over their lands.

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It ended all warfare between Native American tribes and the United States.

Question 33

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the new United States government during the Early Republic?

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Establishing a stable economy

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Uniting the diverse states

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Expanding westward

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Defending against foreign attacks

Question 34

The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 had a significant impact on the United States. Which of the following was NOT a result of this acquisition?

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Increased tensions with Great Britain

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Opened new lands for settlement and expansion

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Strengthened the national economy

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Doubled the size of the United States

Question 35

The War of 1812 had several causes. Which of the following was a major factor leading to the outbreak of the war?

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British interference with American shipping

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Spanish control of Florida

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French invasion of Louisiana

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American desire for Canadian territory

Question 36

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 had a devastating impact on Native American tribes. Which of the following was the main goal of this act?

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Forcefully relocate Native Americans west of the Mississippi River

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Provide reservations for Native Americans

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Grant citizenship to Native Americans

Question 37

The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival movement that swept across the United States in the early 19th century. Which of the following was a key feature of this movement?

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Emphasis on personal religious experiences and emotionalism

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Rejection of traditional religious beliefs

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Promotion of social and political reform

Question 38

The system of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution is designed to:

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Prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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Guarantee individual rights and freedoms

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Ensure that all branches of government have equal authority