Unit 6 Assessment

Question 1

3 problems face by leaders during the early years of the republic were

Answer 1

• maintaining national security
• defining authority of the national government
• creating a stable economic system

Question 2

3 defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic are

Answer 2

• the War of 1812
• expansion of national power
• the purchase of Louisiana

Question 3

This issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton

Answer 3

an expansion of states’ rights

Question 4

This resulted from the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington administration

Answer 4

federal courts system was created

Question 5

This is an issue resulting in the development of political parties in the early republic

Answer 5

There was a disagreement over the role and strength of the national government.

Question 6

This controversial legislation of President John Adams’ administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government

Answer 6

the Alien Sedition Acts

Question 7

This stated that the U.S. would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America

Answer 7

The Monroe Doctrine

Question 8

How did Washington’s “Farewell Address” influence American foreign policy?

Answer 8

The U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century.

Question 9

How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?

Answer 9

Both imports and exports fell.