Lesson 11 Political Developments In The Early Republic Question Preview (ID: 54427)


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Which of these statements reflects a view held by Thomas Jefferson?
a) The nation’s economy depends on bankers and merchants.
b) Wealthy citizens should have the power to govern.
c) The national bank supported the goals of farmers.
d) Informed citizens can make good decisions for the country.

Which of these slogans would Hamilton support?
a) Power to the common people
b) Farming, not factories
c) Greatness through trade
d) Keep state governments strong

Which event led President Jefferson to say the words “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”?
a) The passing of the 12 Amendment
b) The funeral for George Washington
c) The election of 1800
d) The French Revolution

Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
a) the Whiskey Rebellion
b) the election of 1800
c) the Alien and Sedition Acts
d) the establishment of a national bank

Based on the States' Doctrine of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
a) nullify federal law
b) choose the president
c) rewrite the Bill of Rights
d) increase the number of U.S. senators

Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties?
a) how to divide the nation's wealth equally
b) how many terms a president should serve in office
c) how large and powerful the military should be
d) how large and powerful the federal government should be

Why did most Republicans support the French Revolution?
a) They believed democracy was worth the fight.
b) They admired the orderliness of the revolution.
c) They admired the strength of the French monarchy.
d) They believed the wealthy were best prepared to lead France

Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
a) They feared their military power.
b) They depended on their business.
c) They wanted to be protected by them.
d) They hoped to move there someday.

What did Thomas Jefferson believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a) A strong economy
b) agricultural growth
c) A partnership with England
d) Powerful Federal Government

What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important for the United States to become a great nation?
a) a strong economy
b) agricultural growth
c) a partnership with France
d) powerful state governments

What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
a) Pay taxes without complaint.
b) Support the revolution in France.
c) Do not address the president with royal titles.
d) Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
b) Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
c) The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
d) The government made the production of whiskey illegal.

All of these were part of President Washington’s cabinet except the
a) Department of War
b) Department of State
c) Treasury Department
d) Education Department

What is sedition?
a) enforcement of a federal law
b) the process of becoming a citizen
c) encouraging rebellion against the government
d) refusing to recognize a federal law

What is nullification?
a) enforcement of a federal law
b) the process of becoming a state
c) encouraging a rebellion against the government
d) refusing to recognize a federal law

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