Foundations of American Foreign Policy and Key Events of the Early Republic

The video covers the early republic period in U.S. history, focusing on key presidencies and events. George Washington advised against foreign entanglements. John Adams faced criticism with the Sedition Acts and the XYZ Affair. Thomas Jefferson expanded the U.S. with the Louisiana Purchase. Judicial review was established under Madison, and debates over the National Bank led to political party formation. The War of 1812 highlighted issues like impressment and led to economic changes, including the construction of the Erie Canal.

What advice did George Washington give in his farewell address regarding foreign policy?

• Engage in international trade aggressively

• Stay out of foreign entanglements

• Form permanent alliances with European countries

• Focus on domestic issues only

What was the main issue in the XYZ Affair?

• France demanded a bribe from the United States

• France invaded the United States

• The United States paid a bribe to France

• The United States declared war on France

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It led to war with France

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It was a failed negotiation

• It tripled the size of the United States

What is judicial review?

• The process of creating new laws

• The legislative branch passing laws

• The executive branch enforcing laws

• The judicial branch reviewing laws for constitutionality

What was the main argument against the National Bank?

• It was too small to be effective

• It was not mentioned in the Constitution

• It was too expensive to maintain

• It was only beneficial to farmers

What was impressment, a cause of the War of 1812?

• The British forcing American sailors into their navy

• The British impressing American citizens with their culture

• The British invading American territories

• The British imposing taxes on American goods

How did the War of 1812 affect American manufacturing?

• It had no impact on manufacturing

• It increased manufacturing as the US made its own goods

• It led to the outsourcing of manufacturing

• It decreased manufacturing due to lack of resources

What was the significance of the Erie Canal during the War of 1812?

• It facilitated trade and made New York a busy port

• It was used to transport soldiers

• It was a military defense line

• It was a tourist attraction

What happened to the White House during the War of 1812?

• It was burned by the British

• It was expanded and renovated

• It was captured by the French

• It was relocated to another city

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• It resulted in a new alliance with France

• The United States won decisively

• The British won decisively

• It ended in a stalemate with the Treaty of Ghent