Early Republic Quiz

What was one of George Washington's greatest challenges as president?

• Establishing a national bank

• Paying off the Revolutionary War debt

• Writing the Constitution

• Ending the Civil War

Who became the Secretary of Treasury under George Washington?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

What was the XYZ Affair?

• A trade agreement with Britain

• A diplomatic incident with France

• A military alliance with Spain

• A peace treaty with Native Americans

What did the Alien Act allow the president to do?

• Declare war

• Imprison political opponents

• Jail aliens who were a danger

• Increase taxes

What was a direct violation of the 1st Amendment?

• The Sedition Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Intolerable Acts

What land did Thomas Jefferson buy from France?

• Florida

• Texas

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Territory

Who wrote the decision for Marbury v. Madison?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• Alexander Hamilton

Which president was in office during the signing of the Treaty of Ghent?

• James Monroe

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a result of the War of 1812 for Americans?

• They lost territory

• They gained independence

• They were forced to manufacture their own goods

• They formed a new government

What was the main focus of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Economic policies

• Military expansion

• Preventing European colonization

• Trade agreements