Quiz Me! - People: Early Republic Test your knowledge about people in the Early Republic era. 1 / 10 James Monroe’s presidency is known as what? Era of Good Feelings Era of Disaster Era of Pride Era of Hope 2 / 10 He is most famously known as the person who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Aaron Burr James Madison Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin 3 / 10 The Monroe Doctrine, adopted during James Monroe’s presidency, provided that the Western Hemisphere should be free from future European colonization and the U.S. should do what with European wars? Remain neutral Oppose Instigate Support 4 / 10 This French historian and political scientist wrote Democracy in America, predicting that democratic institutions would replace the aristocratic governments of Europe. Alexis de Tocqueville Bernardo de Gálvez Marquis de Lafayette Haym Salomon 5 / 10 Aaron Burr served as Vice President to whom? James Madison Thomas Jefferson George Washington John Adams 6 / 10 Matthew Lyon was highly critical of President John Adams calling him “foolish” and “selfish.” He was also critical of the Alien and Sedition Acts saying that it violated freedom of speech and press. He was the first person to be charged under what? Slander The Alien and Sedition Acts Libel Defamation 7 / 10 Alexis de Tocqueville criticised what, stating that associations among people would lead to the greatest happiness for society. Large groups The Presidency Monarchies Individualism 8 / 10 Matthew Lyon was the first person charged and jailed under the Alien and Sedition Acts after publishing letters criticizing President John Adams. He argued that the law was unconstitutional because it prohibited what? Right to Bear Arms Freedom of Speech and Press Right to Peaceably Assemble Freedom of Religion 9 / 10 John Marshall most famously served what role? Senate Majority Leader President of the United States of America Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Speaker of the House 10 / 10 This Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ruled in Marbury v Madison (1803) and presided over the treason trial of Aaron Burr. His interpretations of the Constitution laid the groundwork for much of current constitutional theory and a strong national government. Thomas Jefferson Roger Sherman Benjamin Franklin John Marshall Your score is Restart quiz