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8th Grade U.S. History STAAR Review: Early Republic
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.
There was a renewed sense of nationalism
Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists
Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
The XYZ Affair
The War of 1812
The Barbary Wars
The Whiskey Rebellion
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that --
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which action completes this diagram?
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new businesses
establish a national bank
eliminate protective tariffs
- 5. Multiple Choice
This list provides examples of --
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
wekanesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
- 6. Multiple Choice
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
Teh abolition of consumption taxes
The creation of a trade alliance with France
The establishment of a national bank
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
Souther states were threatening to secede from the Union
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
The election of George Washington to a second term as president
The establishment of the First Bank of the United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
- 9. Multiple Choice
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over --
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
- 10. Multiple Choice
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to --
the creation of reservation for American Indians
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
a compromise over slavery in western territories
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as a separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over --
how the nation should develop economically
whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine
how the nation should admit new states
whether to approve the Declaration of Independence
- 12. Multiple Choice
The first political parties in the United States were established in the 1790's largely because of political differences between --
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
George Washington and James Madison
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which action completes this graphic organizer?
French naval attacks on U.S. harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the United States
French embargoes on trade with the United States
British impressment of U.S. sailors
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Boston Tea Party
War of 1812
American Revolution
Civil War
- 15. Multiple Choice
The ideas expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid --
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
being a part of a global trade network
establishing U.S territories overseas
allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington's Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist Papers
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial settlements
protective tariffs
permanent alliances
territorial disputes
- 18. Multiple Choice
The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to --
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged
International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty
Further colonization of the Americas by Europeans countries is prohibited
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which document completes this excerpt?
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Ghent
Northwest Ordinance
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
- 21. Multiple Choice
How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion
By funding a transportation network in uninhabited regions
By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves
By promoting the growth of southern plantation economies
By creating a national bank to loan money to land investors
- 22. Multiple Choice
The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the United States by instituting a --
method to purchase territory from foreign powers
procedure for military takeovers of existing countries
process through which states could be added to the Union
compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West
- 23. Multiple Choice
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it --
more than doubled the size of the United States
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories.
- 24. Multiple Choice
After the end of the Revolutionary War, states were eager to expand into newly available territory. The states of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia argued over competing claims to land west of the Appalachian Mountains. This conflict was addressed by the --
Missouri Compromise
Wilmot Proviso
Northwest Ordinance
Kansas-Nebraska Act
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was the most direct result of the environmental modifications listed above?
Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and ease of travel on the road.
State government cooperated closely to maintain road quality
Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement
Road construction became a major industry in the United States
- 26. Multiple Choice
How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?
Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.
The sale of treasure bonds to international companies was prohibited.
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
The supply of British goods decreases
Congress ends the European embargo
Exports to Great Britain increase
Congress reduces tariffs
- 28. Multiple Choice
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
The use of federal paper currency increased
Agricultural imports increased
Imports of raw materials increased
Manufacturing increase
- 29. Multiple Choice
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to --
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
decide the outcome of contested election results
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
- 30. Multiple Choice
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it --
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.
State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.
Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.
State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which action should be added to this list?
Upheld the doctrine of states' rights
Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices
Allowed slavery to extend into western territories
Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review
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