The New Republic (pre-test)

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Which of the following actions completes this graphic organizer? French naval attacks on U.S. harbors, British invasions of countries allied with the United States, French embargoes on trade with the United States, British impressment of U.S. sailors

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British impressment of U.S. sailors

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Which of the following problems did George Washington encounter when he became president? Southern states were threatening to seceded from the Union. The United States had large debts from the American Revolution. Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States. The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

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The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

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The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

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Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

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Which action should be added to this list? Upheld the doctrine of states' rights, Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices, Allowed slavery to extend into western territories, Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review

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Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review

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How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

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Manufacturing increased.

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What was a primary reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

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to acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

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The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid -

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becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

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According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy? Options: passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain, abolition of consumption taxes, creation of a trade alliance with France, establishment of a national bank

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establishment of a national bank

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Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

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Federal courts have the authority to determine the constitutionality of a law.

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The numbered river on this map is most directly connected to the -

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exploration of land acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase.