Which of the following was a characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?

There was a renewal sense of nationalism

Which was a result of industrialization in the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century?

people moved to cities in search of economic opportunity

How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?

Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers

How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the U.S.

By making the production of goods more efficient

Which of the following was a major result of the completion of the Erie Canal?

New York City became the nation’s commercial center

The cotton gin made raw cotton easier to process which increased cotton production which __.

Made demand for slaves increase in the South

Many of the decisions made by the Supreme Court while led by John Marshall resulted in __.

increased power of the federal government over the states

What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal?

Cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased

One result of the War of 1812 was that the U.S. __

Maintained its independence from Great Britain

The Monroe Doctrine was intended to do ___.

No more colonization in Western Hemisphere

Which of the following was the most direct result of the building of the National Road?

Improved transportation in western states expanded trade

What is the major result of McCulloch v. Maryland & Gibbons v. Ogden?

The powers of the federal government were expanded

Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in early 1800s?

Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities

All of the following are characteristics of New Orleans EXCEPT:

Site of a British victory during War of 1812

A major reason for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory was to __.

Secure control of the port of New Orleans

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

Impressment of American sailors into the British Navy

The Lewis & Clark expedition was important because it __

gave understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase

Judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison gave federal courts the authority to __

decide if actions of a president or laws of Congress were Constitutional

How did the disruption of shipping prior to & during the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

U.S. industries expanded to replace foreign goods lost

The cotton gin advanced the growth of the textile industry because it__

Provided a faster method of separating seeds from cotton

The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the ___

Use of mass-production techniques

Why was the Embargo Act enacted?

To get France & Britain to stop attacking our ships

Since the late 1700s, the Mississippi River has been a vital waterway because __

Provided farmers/merchants a river way to Gulf of Mexico

During the Jacksonian Era, elections became more democratic when __.

States removed property qualifications for voting

Which is the best summary of the Monroe Doctrine?

No more colonization of the Americas by European countries

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1
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists
The U.S. ceded territory to Great Britain to avoid war
States called for restructuring of the federal government
There was a renewal sense of nationalism
2
Which was a result of industrialization in the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century?
people moved to cities in search of economic opportunity
Government officials promoted idea of Manifest Destiny
Farmers cultivated land west of the Appalachian Mts.
Native peoples were forcibly relocated to western territory
3
How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?
Labor union were formed to protect mill workers
Manufacturers produced goods to export overseas
Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers
Industrialists invested in cotton plantations
4
The purchase of Louisiana Territory from France did what to the boundaries of the U.S.?
Tripled the size of the U.S.
Promoted huge migration of settlers westward
Gave the U.S. 5 more states
Doubled the size of the U.S.
5
How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the U.S.
By using slave labor to mass-produce goods
By making the production of goods more efficient
By relying on skilled artisans to create custom goods
By making the distribution of goods less costly
6
Which of the following was a major result of the completion of the Erie Canal?
The population of Rochester fell
Shipping on Lake Champlain decreased
New York City became the nation’s commercial center
Manufacturing along the canal declined
7
The cotton gin made raw cotton easier to process which increased cotton production which __.
Increased number of immigrants in southern port cities
Made demand for slaves increase in the South
Cultivated more tobacco crops on southern plantations
established more textile factories in the South
8
Many of the decisions made by the Supreme Court while led by John Marshall resulted in __.
Reduction of federal influence in economic affairs
increased power of the federal government over the states
greater role for Congress in foreign policy
A limitation on slavery in the states
9
What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal?
Cost of shipping on eastern roads increased
Cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased
Volume of trade passing through southern ports increased
The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased
10
One result of the War of 1812 was that the U.S. __
Gained land from Canada
Defeated Spain
Maintained its independence from Great Britain
Took control of Cuba
11
The Monroe Doctrine was intended to do ___.
Stop war between France & Spain from spreading to Latin Am.
Encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
Keep Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
No more colonization in Western Hemisphere
12
Which of the following was the most direct result of the building of the National Road?
Road construction became a major industry in the U.S.
Federal regulations were adopted to make travel easier
Improved transportation in western states expanded trade
State government cooperated to maintain road quali
13
In the U.S. Government, members of the Cabinet are directly responsible to the __
President
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
14
What is the major result of McCulloch v. Maryland & Gibbons v. Ogden?
Freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights restricted
The powers of the federal government were expanded
Abuses of power by president were prevented
Powers of Congress over the territories were reduced
15
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in early 1800s?
Government passed laws to improve safety for women in mills
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers
Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities
State governments called for women’s suffrage
16
All of the following are characteristics of New Orleans EXCEPT:
Captured by the Union during the Civil War
Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River
Site of a British victory during War of 1812
Became the largest port for exports during the 1830s & 1840s
17
A major reason for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory was to __.
Gain access to the Ohio Territory
Secure control of the port of New Orleans
Open Rocky Mountains to miners
remove the British from the borders of the U.S.
18
Sticking to a strict interpretation of the Constitution would have stopped Jefferson from __
Making the Louisiana Purchase
Writing State of the Union message
Receiving ambassadors
Commissioning military officers
19
Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?
Seizure of American ships by the Spanish Navy
Impressment of American sailors into the British Navy
Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes
Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates
20
The Lewis & Clark expedition was important because it __
gave understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
Removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory
Opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico
Determined the route of the first trans-continental railroad
21
Which of the following men was a leading member of the War Hawks?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Clay
John Adams
22
Judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison gave federal courts the authority to __
Create lower courts
Approve foreign treaties
Appoint judges to lifetime terms
decide if actions of a president or laws of Congress were Constitutional
23
Which of the following was a result of improved steamboat technology in U.S. in the mid 1830s?
All of the above
Tourist industry developed
Cost to transport goods decreased
Price of fares decreased
24
President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis & Clark into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory to _
Explore and map the region
Force British & Spanish settlers out of the territory
Search for gold & other valuable mineral deposits
Improve relations with Native Indians
25
How did the disruption of shipping prior to & during the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
U.S. industries expanded to replace foreign goods lost
American emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs
Imports of raw materials increased in the Northwest
Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased
26
The cotton gin advanced the growth of the textile industry because it__
Reduced the time needed to plant cotton seed
Made it possible for unskilled slaves to cultivate cotton
Provided a faster method of separating seeds from cotton
Improved the process of weaving cotton cloth
27
During the early 1800s many young women in New England were employed as __.
Cloth weavers in textile mills
Staff reporters for local newspapers
Crew members on cargo ships
Legal counselors in state courts
28
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the ___
Creation of labor unions
Use of mass-production techniques
Formation of the patent system
Eight hour workday
29
Why was the Embargo Act enacted?
To encourage trade relations with all European countries
To help stimulate the economy of the 1800s
To ban trade between the Northern and Southern States
To get France & Britain to stop attacking our ships
30
Since the late 1700s, the Mississippi River has been a vital waterway because __
connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
Allowed American farmers direct access to Canadian markets
Divided the northern territories from the southern
Provided farmers/merchants a river way to Gulf of Mexico
31
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
Imports of raw material increased
Manufacturing increased
Agricultural imports increased
The use of paper currency increased
32
The War of 1812 begins and the supply of British goods decerases which leads to __.
U.S. manufacturing expands
Congress reduces tariffs
Exports to Great Britain increase
Congress ends the European embargo
33
During the Jacksonian Era, elections became more democratic when __.
18 year old citizens were allowed to vote
The poll tax was abolished
States removed property qualifications for voting
A women’s rights amendment was ratified
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Which is the best summary of the Monroe Doctrine?
International peace can be maintained without alliances
Immigration from Europeans to America must stop
Power to nullify federal laws needed for sovereignty
No more colonization of the Americas by European countries

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