STAAR Review: Early Republic

“History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government.... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.

-​ (a)  

• Washington's Farewell Address
• Monroe's Doctrine
• Northwest Ordinance

The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for colonization by any European powers.

-​ (a)  

• Monroe Doctrine
• Northwest Ordinance
• Washington's Farewell Address

The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.

-​ (a)  

• Washington's Farewell Address
• Monroe Doctrine
• Northwest Ordinance

Also known as the Ordinance of 1787, the ​ (a)   established a government..., outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be ​ (b)   to the original ​ (c)   states. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress, this document also protected civil ​ (d)   and outlawed ​ (e)   in the new territories.

• Northwest Ordinance
• equal
• thirteen
• liberties
• slavery
• Monroe Doctrine
• Washington's Farewell Address

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

-​ ​ (a)  

• Washington's Farewell Address
• Monroe Doctrine
• Northwest Ordinance

Match the following

• Northwest Ordinance

• 
• George Washington

• 
• Alien and Sedition Acts

• 
• War of 1812

• 
• John Marshall

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Click on the person who is most likely a supporter of free enterprise.

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of ​ (a)   , with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

• permanent Alliances
• colonial Settlements
• protective Tarriffs
• territorial Disputes

Order the following presidents by their term.

• James Monroe

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which two former presidents did President Monroe ask for advice on what the U.S, should do to support the new independent Latin American nations? (Select 2 answers)

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison