Why did some American buildings of the period reflect ancient Greek and Roman styles?

The US shared many ideals with the Ancient Greeks and Romans

Why did the proposals made by President John Quincy Adams fail to become law?

Supporters of Andrew Jackson opposed proposals in Congress

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

To maintain the balance of free and slave states

Who was the importance of James Fenimore Cooper?

Best known early Am writers who focused on only Am subjects

Which of these was NOT part of the American System?

Expanding state banks to give western farmers access to currency.

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

Stop European countries from creating new colonies in L.Am.

Why was President Monroe’s presidency known as the “Era of Good Feelings”?

The U.S. economy expanded, people felt great American pride.

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1
What was the most frequent subject of Hudson River School artists?
Birds of America
Landscapes in America
Portraits of historical figures
Settlers on the frontier
2
Why did some American buildings of the period reflect ancient Greek and Roman styles?
US geography was similar to ancient Greece and Rome
US building materials matched those used by ancient Greeks
The US shared many ideals with the Ancient Greeks and Romans
Columns used by the ancient Greeks were useful in US weather
3
Tariffs protect industry in the NE and pays for better transportation in the West and South.
Sectionalism
Nationalism
Sectionalism
Nationalism
4
Building new canals and better roads more effectively connects different regions of the country
Nationalism
Sectionalism
Nationalism
Sectionalism
5
Land prices should be kept low to help farmers settle the West.
Sectionalism
Nationalism
Nationalism
Sectionalism
6
A National bank benefits wealthy bankers in the NE while settles in the West cannot afford land
Sectionalism
Nationalism
Sectionalism
Nationalism
7
Why did the proposals made by President John Quincy Adams fail to become law?
Many members of Congress supported more nationalist policies
Supporters of Andrew Jackson opposed proposals in Congress
Supporters of Henry Clay opposed the proposals in Congress
Members of Congress supported more internal improvements.
8
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
To encourage the growth of slavery
To maintain the balance of free and slave states
To ban the slave trade
To end slavery gradually
9
During the early and mid-1800s, revival meetings were held that focused on reawakening ?
Artistic expression
Patriotism
Nationalism
Religious faith
10
Who was the importance of James Fenimore Cooper?
Well-known poet who wrote about Am history and democracy
Best known early Am writers who focused on only Am subjects
Described people from different US regions with humor
Used European topics into his short horror stories and poems
11
Which of these was NOT part of the American System?
Expanding state banks to give western farmers access to currency.
Establishing a tariff to make imports more expensive
Establishing a national bank to make trade easier
Investing in US transport to improve travel, trade, and comm
12
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Stop European countries from creating new colonies in L.Am.
To help new countries establish democratic governments
To convince European countries to give up colonies in L.Am.
To defend newly independent countries against aggression
13
Why was President Monroe’s presidency known as the “Era of Good Feelings”?
The U.S. economy expanded, people felt great American pride.
Pres Monroe resolved many overseas conflicts.
Pres Monroe was elected unanimously in both of his elections
The U.S. govt reduced taxes, and people saved more money.
14
In the 1824 election, who failed to become president despite winning the popular vote?
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
James Monroe

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