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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which is 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 fir 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
Alexander Hamilton's plan to improve the US economy.
- The federal government would assume state debts.
- The federal government would_________________??
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new buisnesses
establish a national bank
eliminate protective tariffs
- 5. Multiple Choice
The organization of the first US 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 of the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
- 6. 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 in the west
the extent of federal power
- 7. Multiple Choice
Washington's Cabinet:
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Disagreements between these two cabinet members lead to-
the creation of reservations for American Indians
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
the establishment of the first US political parties
a compromise over slavery in western territories
- 8. Multiple Choice
Cause: ? ------------> Effect : The War of 1812
The French naval attacks on US harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the US
French embargoes on trade with the US
British impressment of US sailors
- 9. Multiple Choice
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government...... It is true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.
-Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
What does Washington say the US should avoid?
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
being a part of global trade network
establishing US territories overseas
allowing US citizens to emmigrate
- 10. Multiple Choice
The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
-Where do we get this source of foreign policy advice?
George Washington's farewell adress
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist Papers
- 11. Multiple Choice
The ___?___ established a government ...., outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress, ___?___ also protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.
Which document completes this excerpt?
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Ghent
Northwest Ordinance
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
- 12. Multiple Choice
How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect the US 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
- 13. Multiple Choice
Building the National Road
-Trees, stumps, brush and rock were removed
-Hills were leveled, and hollows were filled
-Layers of stone were laid in graduated sizes
-Drainage ditches were dug
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 governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality
Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement
Road construction became a major industry in the US
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did the War of 1812 affect the US economy?
Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.
The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.
- 15. 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
- 16. 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 government 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
- 17. Multiple Choice
John Marshall
-Promoted the public good
-Maintained a strong sense of duty
-Used clear language to discuss complex issues
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
- 18. Multiple Choice
War of 1812
?
US manufacturing expands
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
The supply of British goods decreases.
Congress ends the European embargo
Exports Great Britain increase
Congress reduces tariffs
- 19. 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
- 20. Multiple Choice
The US foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to-
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former US colonies
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
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