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American Growth and Expansion (2016)
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#The growth of the US, economically, geographically and population. This is in the period 1800-1850.
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1
Which of the following were principles of Jacksonian Democracy (choose 2)?
a stronger executive branch and weaker Congress
abolished political parties
increased power of the wealthy
extended voting rights to all adult males
2
Why was the Monroe Doctrine a bold statement for the US?
they were still under European control
the US may not have been able to back it up if challenged
it was considered an act of war by Congress
it could be considered an act of treason
3
Why is the War of 1812 called the 2nd War for American Independence?
the British blocked US access to the port of New Orleans
US and Britain had not signed a treaty after the Revolution
the US continued to resist taxes imposed by Britain
the British had never respected the US as a free nation
4
What was a major reason for the Lewis & Clark Expedition?
to establish the government's control over the west
to make treaties with the Native Americans
to look for gold in the Rocky Mountains
to determine the route of the 1st transcontinental railroad
5
What was the main reason for issuing the Monroe Doctrine?
establish American control over Canada
provide economic help to Latin American nations
attempt to prevent future European colonization in Americas
stake a claim to Mexican territory
6
What was the author of the Declaration of Sentiments trying to accomplish?
the end of British control in America
equality for American women
the abolition of slavery
the right to vote for African Americans
7
How did Jefferson's purchase of Louisiana expand the power of the President?
He used his power as commander in chief to force Fr. to sell
He used the power to make treaties to justify the purchase.
He looked to Congress to make the final decision.
He ignored the Senate's duty to appoint ambassadors.
8
What personal belief did Jefferson go against when he bought Louisiana from France?
the US should not add more territories
the federal government should limit individual rights
the government should not be involved in the economy
the Constitution should be strictly interpreted
9
Why did the US declare war against the British and not the French in the War of 1812?
Britain was impressing our merchant sailors
France and Napoleon met all of our demands
the US was angry with Britain because of the Revolution
the US had an alliance with France
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Which of following were the results of the War of 1812 (choose two)?
US military gained respect for standing up to the British
British & American hostility over territory ended
Americans lost land north of New York to the French
Native Americans gained control of the Ohio River Valley
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What is one way the Erie Canal was important to the economic growth of the United States?
it made it easier for people to travel and trade
it connected New York City to Canada
it limited the number of large cities in New York
it made travel more enjoyable
12
What doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
The northwest Ordinance of 1785
the Missouri Compromise
The Gadsden Purchase
13
Why was the NW Land Ordinance of 1787 important to westward migration of Americans?
it provided funds for a system of national roads
it created a process for determining the issue of slavery
it provided law and order in the western territories
it created a number of canals to connect east and west
14
What are rallies, songs, conventions, posters, poems, mudslinging part of?
the rise of popular political culture
an increase in popular participation in politics
a typical day in the US House of Representatives
an attempt to create a political image
15
What tactics were used by social reform movements in the 1830s and 1840s?
passing child labor and prohibition laws
the Underground Railroad and lawsuits
speeches and newspaper articles
military violence and force
16
What would be the best title for the list?
reasons for the War of 1812
events leading to the Louisiana Purchase
the events following the French & Indian War
major causes of the American Revoluton
17
Between 1800 & 1860, bales of cotton increased by 3.8 million bales. How would this impact US?
enslaved persons worked in factories as more cotton produced
importing and exporting cotton declined quickly
more textile mills were needed in to weave cotton into cloth
we purchased more cotton from Britain
18
What would be the best title for this map?
British North America before 1850
The Louisiana Purchase
Land won in the War of 1812
United States Manifest Destiny
19
How did Whitney's cotton gin and interchangeable parts impact American industry?
both allowed manufacturing to occur using less labor
both made production of cotton less expensive
both created jobs for unskilled & minimally skilled workers
both were used to increase wages for workers
20
What Congressional action shows the government's interest in public education?
Monroe Doctrine
Manifest Destiny
the Northwest Ordinance
the Constitution
21
How did the opening of the Erie Canal contribute to the growth of New York City?
New York became a major center of business and finance
New York gained control of mid-west agricultural production
New York lost financial and political influence to Albany
New York ceased to be a major point of European immigration
22
What was the original goal of the Temperance Movement as seen in the cartoon?
to allow American women the right to drink alcohol
to increase the drinking age so children could not drink
encourage men to limit the amount of alcohol they consumed
to outlaw the sale and consumption of alcohol in the US
23
What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?
it gave citizens in a territory the power to vote on slavery
it banned slavery in the territory north of the Ohio River
allowed states to enter in rotation slave or free
it outlawed slavery in all states of the Union
24
What would supporters of Manifest Destiny in the 1840s be in favor of?
ending the American System in the Western Hemisphere
selling the Oregon territory to Russia
acquiring Spanish lands west of the Louisiana Territory
closing the western frontier to settlement
25
What do the Temperancers, Abolitionists, & those seeking free public education have in common?
all sought equality for women
all were laws passed by Congress
all were supported by Southerners
all were social reform movements
26
"Private Companies Build Roads and Waterways" "Steamboat Invention allows Up-Stream Travel"
establishment of the Navigation Act
westward migration of Americans
American's growing infrastructure
laws governing the Northwest Territory
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Webster's
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, 9 new states, the National Road, the Star-Spangled Banner. Evidence of?
renewed hope that other countries would take US seriously
growing concern with the literacy of the population
increasing fear of a British take-over
developing nationalism or pride in ourselves as Americans
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What was Elizabeth Stanton and 300 other women and men trying to gain at Seneca Falls?
suffrage for all women
public education for all
the abolition of slavery
the banning of alcohol
