Unit 4--- Early Republic

Question 1

What year was the United States Constitution ratified?

Answer 1

1788

Question 2

True or False: George Washington was the first President of the United States.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 3

Thomas Jefferson

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Bill of Rights consists of the first ___ amendments to the Constitution.

Answer 4

ten

Question 5

What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?

Answer 5

To promote the ratification of the Constitution

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which political party did Thomas Jefferson help to found? A) Federalist B) Democratic-Republican C) Whig

Answer 6

B) Democratic-Republican

Question 7

What event is known as the ‘Whiskey Rebellion’?

Answer 7

A protest against the tax on whiskey in 1794.

Question 8

True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

Answer 9

Alexander Hamilton

Question 10

What was the main outcome of the War of 1812?

Answer 10

It increased national pride and confirmed American independence from Britain.