America's Early Republic Quiz
America's Early Republic Quiz:
In this quiz you will learn how America was deeply affected by its early republic and what occured in the early republic time period. Please note the correct answers to each question, as this is a very detailed, lengthy, and informative quiz over the early republic of America.
- 1.
What type of economy were the Federalists in favor of?
- A.
Agricultural
- B.
Engineering
- C.
Cotton Pressing
- D.
Cattle Ranching
- E.
Industrial
Correct Answer
E. IndustrialExplanation
Because they wanted machines, Dem.-Rep. wanted the opposite.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who led the Democratic-Republican party?
- A.
Alexander H.
- B.
John A.
- C.
Thomas J.
- D.
Adam A.
- E.
Tom G.
Correct Answer
C. Thomas J.Explanation
It was Thomas Jefferson.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What did Washington's 1796 speech contain?
- A.
A good-bye, warning against perminent alliances and wanting neutrility.
- B.
Telling about the poor economy.
- C.
Go to war with the French and seize all western lands.
- D.
Get Spanish allies.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. A good-bye, warning against perminent alliances and wanting neutrility.Explanation
Because he never wanted any alliances.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The________party wanted a powerful government.
Correct Answer
federalist
FederalistExplanation
Because they wanted large gov., small state power.Rate this question:
- 5.
The_____________nearly doubled the size of the U.S. and was a complete contrast of Jefferson's ways.
Correct Answer
Louisiana Purchase
louisiana purchaseExplanation
Doubled the U.S., Jefferson was a strict const. follower, so, the const. did not say anything about this purchase.Rate this question:
- 6.
Who had the greatest impact on the U.S. today? Federalists or Democratic-Republicans? Why?
- 7.
Why was New Orleans so important to farmers? Choose 2 answers.
- A.
Because people could travel easier.
- B.
Quicker shipping.
- C.
Ship goods like food.
- D.
Cheapest method ever in history.
- E.
Fast gas-powered boats could fit in the port.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Quicker shipping.
C. Ship goods like food.Explanation
Because it made them more $.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What battle did the Indians loose in that cost them Ohio and Indiana and 12 tribes signed a document afterwards?
- A.
Battle of Fallen-Wood
- B.
Fallen-Timbers
- C.
Fallen-Man
- D.
Dead Man's War
- E.
Gettysburg
Correct Answer
B. Fallen-TimbersExplanation
Because they lost, American forces beat them.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What did the Whiskey Rebellion teach Americans?
- A.
That the U.S. gov. could defend and look out for itself and would not settle for anything that could hurt that.
- B.
That the gov. is weaker than others.
- C.
That the citizens can not fight until approved.
- D.
That Americans are cooler than Indians.
- E.
That the Indians should move west to their designated hunting grounds.
Correct Answer
A. That the U.S. gov. could defend and look out for itself and would not settle for anything that could hurt that.Explanation
1st time ever realized by America.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did the Constitution State in the 1st amendment? Freedom of________. List one thing.
Correct Answer
speech, press, religion, petition, assemblyExplanation
Check out the const. for all of them.Rate this question:
- 11.
Thomas Fefferson didn't want war with the french because he was a strong supporter of the_____.
Correct Answer
french
French
non-britishExplanation
Because he was a high-ranking official there at one point.Rate this question:
- 12.
During the ______expedition, the explorers were captured by the Spanish and then eventually relased afterwards. They accidentally went to the Rio Grande.
Correct Answer
PikeExplanation
Pike becasue they were caught and then released.Rate this question:
- 13.
The Lewis and Clark expedition revealed what?
- A.
Knowledge of the land/geography.
- B.
A Northwest Passageway.
- C.
A desert with millions of antelope.
- D.
A "hell-like" wetland.
- E.
The cold, frigid atmosphere of Alaska.
Correct Answer
A. Knowledge of the land/geography.Explanation
They found info. on the land.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who helped the Lewis and Clark crew? In terms of language.
- A.
Sacagawea
- B.
Adams's mother
- C.
Hamilton's brother
- D.
General Clark Howard
- E.
Selmar Ashive
Correct Answer
A. SacagaweaExplanation
Because she knew the languages needed.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The main conflict of the U.S. was that_______?
- A.
One nation was its trading partner and the other its partner. So, they wanted to be neutral and couldn't decide on a side.
- B.
One war was to be fought out.
- C.
Taxes were being placed on every imported good.
- D.
The Indians rebelled causing hundreds of dollars.
- E.
Debt had gone up to past 60 trillion dollars.They had to pay off owed money.
Correct Answer
A. One nation was its trading partner and the other its partner. So, they wanted to be neutral and couldn't decide on a side.Explanation
Because that is why they were neutral.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who was the Secretary of State?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Alex Hamilton
Correct Answer
A. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
Alex was the Secretary of Treasury.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Henry Knox was the Secretary of War.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
He was...Rate this question:
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- 18.
How many terms did Washington serve?
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
5
- E.
Not listed.
Correct Answer
E. Not listed.Explanation
He served 2 terms.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How did Jefferson become president?
- A.
It was a tie, so congress voted and finally chose him.
- B.
Because Aaron Burr dropped out.
- C.
Washington died.
- D.
The votes were higher for him.
Correct Answer
A. It was a tie, so congress voted and finally chose him.Explanation
Becasue it was a tie.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What was taxed that upset farmers?
- A.
Beer
- B.
Whiskey
- C.
Beef
- D.
Chicken
- E.
Rum
Correct Answer
B. WhiskeyExplanation
Because they taxed whiskey. Whiskey Rebellion...Rate this question:
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- 21.
Would you have bought Louisiana, why or why not?
- 22.
How many original Supreme Court justices were there?
- A.
5
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
9
- E.
12
Correct Answer
C. 6Explanation
It was 6, eventually 9.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Jefferson was an_________in terms of how he thought about the world.
Correct Answer
isolationist
individual
unusual personExplanation
Because he only cared about his and others roles by what he saw fit.Rate this question:
- 24.
Jamestown was founded in?
- A.
1706
- B.
1245
- C.
1256
- D.
1607
- E.
1604
Correct Answer
D. 1607Explanation
1607....first settlement.Rate this question:
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- 25.
About how many soldiers went to stop the protests in Pennsylvannia during the Whiskey Rebellion?
- A.
10,000
- B.
20,000
- C.
50,000
- D.
1,000
- E.
5,000
Correct Answer
A. 10,000Explanation
10,000, actual number is 13,000.Rate this question:
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- 26.
What did Jefferson like? 3 things.
- A.
Architecture.
- B.
Golf.
- C.
Alex.
- D.
Building.
- E.
Designing.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Architecture.
D. Building.
E. Designing.Explanation
He liked all 3.Rate this question:
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- 27.
How did Jefferson die?
- A.
Shot by Aaron Burr.
- B.
Typhus.
- C.
Rabbies.
- D.
Dyslexia.
- E.
He didn't.
Correct Answer
A. Shot by Aaron Burr.Explanation
He was shot...Rate this question:
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- 28.
Alex grew up in a very wealthy background of Virginian planters.
- A.
False.
- B.
True.
Correct Answer
A. False.Explanation
He was poor...Rate this question:
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- 29.
A difference between Alex and Thomas was that______.
- A.
Thomas was an American born citizen unlike Alex.
- B.
Thomas liked golf, Alex didn't.
- C.
Thomas was a lawyer, Alex was a designer.
- D.
They were very close.
Correct Answer
A. Thomas was an American born citizen unlike Alex.Explanation
Alex wasn't an American.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Alex H. was born in________.
Correct Answer
west indies
West Indies
Indies
poverty
EuropeExplanation
He was born in West Indies.Rate this question:
- 31.
Strict interpretation of the const. meant that you could_____.
- A.
Add things easily.
- B.
Not add things easily.
- C.
Do nothing at all.
Correct Answer
B. Not add things easily.Explanation
Meant not easily.Rate this question:
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- 32.
New Orleans was a ______city. 2 things.
- A.
Port.
- B.
Water.
- C.
Golfing.
- D.
Bread.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Port.
B. Water.Explanation
Main port city next to water.Rate this question:
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- 33.
The early republic shaped America today.
- A.
Yes.
- B.
No.
Correct Answer
A. Yes.Explanation
Yes...big time.Rate this question:
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