When the original two political parties began to air their views and vie for support, newspapers in general

supported the ideals of one party or the other.

What is the setting of the national anthem of the United States?

the battle at Fort McHenry, Maryland

Why did Washington want to avoid fighting Britain even though the British captured more than 250 American trading ships?

He thought the new nation was too weak to fight.

Jefferson and Hamilton MAINLY disagreed over

the role of the federal government.

What was Chief Justice John Marshall's view of the judicial branch?

It was weaker than the other branches of government.

According to the text, the main reason Jefferson decided to organize a political party was because

he wanted to have his opponents voted out of office

Washington was at a disadvantage because the Constitution did not contain the following about the executive branch:

details about how the President should govern

Washington's main reason for wanting to remain neutral in the conflict between France and Britain was that he didnt want

the United States to get dragged into the war.

Jefferson's policy toward the Barbary States was to

defend U.S. shipping from their aggression.

The case of Gibbons v. Ogden made it clear that the federal government

controlled interstate commerce.

What was the main reason why Jefferson was opposed to a manufacturing economy?

He feared that manufacturing would concentrate power.

Why didn't the Spanish colonies unite after independence?

Geographic barriers divided them.

What was the main reason Spain agreed to sell Florida to the US after so many years of actively colonizing it?

Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America.

After the Miamis and other Indian nations gave up land in Ohio by signing the Treaty of Greenville, what happened?

White settlers moved even farther west.

What is the meaning of the slogan "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"?

would rather defend themselves than pay a foreign power for protection.

The main political division under President Monroe was between

representatives of different sections of the country.

What was the main benefit to the United States of the War of 1812?

a new sense of pride among Americans in their country

Why were the second President and Vice President from opposing parties?

It was the result of the electoral college vote under the Constitution

How did Adams's efforts to avoid war with France affect the Federalists as a party?

The party split over Adams’s efforts.

Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

The Federalists controlled the courts.

What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?

It did not spread the tax burden evenly.

On what issue did Daniel Webster and Henry Clay agree?

support for government action to spur growth

was most damaging to the United States.

The Americans known as War Hawks felt that Britain was treating the United States as if it were

still a group of British colonies.

What was the most important outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

It opened up a vast new territory to Americans

Robert Fulton's steamboat company went out of business when it was forced to

compete with other steamboat companies

What did the Shawnee leaders, Tecumseh, and his brother, the Prophet, want other Indian nations to do?

join them in opposing white settlement

What was Alexander Hamilton's main reason for insisting that all the nation's debts must be paid in full?

so the country could borrow in the future

Which of the following best describes those who fought on the American side in the Battle of New Orleans?

frontiersmen, Choctaws, African Americans, and civilian residents

One way in which Jefferson attempted to reduce the conflicts between Republicans and Federalists was by

allowing Federalists to keep government jobs.

The Monroe Doctrine made it clear that the United States would actively oppose any attempt by European powers to

take control of territories in the Americas.

What did Republicans change their minds about after the war?

the constitutionality of a national bank

What was the main purpose of the Hartford Convention?

to protest the war with Britain

Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?

No candidate received a majority in the electoral college.

Why did Jefferson oppose the Sedition Act?

He thought it violated freedom of speech.

What arrangement did President Madison make with France to stop the seizing of American ships?

to trade with France but not with Britain

What evidence suggests that, although the Federalists had weakened under Adams, they still had power inthe 1800election?

It took 36 votes for the House of Representatives to elect Jefferson.

Why did President Adams avoid declaring war on France?

He disliked the idea of American involvement in Europe.

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1
The Monroe Doctrine owed its success in large part to
the strength of United States Army and Naval forces.
the American people’s support for it.
Europe’s internal problems.
Britain’s support for it.
2
When the original two political parties began to air their views and vie for support, newspapers in general
supported the ideals of one party or the other.
gave unbiased information about both sides.
claimed to be neutral but weren't.
supported different parties on different issues.
3
What is the setting of the national anthem of the United States?
the battle at Fort McHenry, Maryland
fighting in Washington, D.C.
the Battle of New Orleans
fighting at Bladensburg, Maryland
4
Why did Washington want to avoid fighting Britain even though the British captured more than 250 American trading ships?
He did not want to make a long-standing enemy of the British.
He sided with Britain in its war against France.
He thought the new nation was too weak to fight.
He wanted to try peaceful negotiations first.
5
How did the presidency of James Monroe begin?
with a strong election victory
with new economic worries
with worries about foreign policy
with bitter feeling among Federalists
6
What destroyed the confederation Tecumseh had built?
Tecumseh’s death
U.S. victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Canadian losses in York
U.S. control of Lake Erie
7
Jefferson and Hamilton MAINLY disagreed over
the importance of the economy.
the need for banks.
the importance of foreign affairs
the role of the federal government.
8
What was Chief Justice John Marshall's view of the judicial branch?
It hadn't used its power properly.
It was the most important branch.
It should obey all laws passed by Congress.
It was weaker than the other branches of government.
9
According to the text, the main reason Jefferson decided to organize a political party was because
he knew his opponents were organizing a political party.
he opposed Hamilton's ideas.
he wanted to have his opponents voted out of office
he wanted to join together with people who shared his views.
10
What most infuriated Americans about the way that British ships interfered with American trading ships?
impressment
loss of profits from trade
ignoring neutrality
scorn for American power
11
Washington was at a disadvantage because the Constitution did not contain the following about the executive branch:
details about how the President should govern
information about the Supreme Court
a framework for the new government
information about Congress
12
Washington's main reason for wanting to remain neutral in the conflict between France and Britain was that he didnt want
the United States to get dragged into the war.
to lose the protection of the British navy.
to risk the disapproval of the British king.
to be seen favoring French democrats.
13
Jefferson's policy toward the Barbary States was to
attack them if they demanded too much tribute.
pay them tribute as needed to maintain peace
force them to accept U.S. domination.
defend U.S. shipping from their aggression.
14
What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
to avoid war over seized ships
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to protect American traders
15
In 1789, Congress created five executive departments. Which of these was not among them?
War
Treasury
State
Commerce
16
The case of Gibbons v. Ogden made it clear that the federal government
could create a national bank.
controlled transportation.
controlled state governments.
controlled interstate commerce.
17
What was the main reason why Jefferson was opposed to a manufacturing economy?
He distrusted cities and merchants.
He wanted the United States to be different from Britain.
He feared that manufacturing would concentrate power.
He believed that farming was a better way of life
18
Why didn't the Spanish colonies unite after independence?
They had gained independence under different leaders.
Geographic barriers divided them.
They lacked experience as democracies.
They went to war with one another.
19
What was the main reason Spain agreed to sell Florida to the US after so many years of actively colonizing it?
Spain feared a revolt in Florida.
Spain needed the money.
Spain was busy fighting rebels in Latin America.
Spain knew it had a weaker military than the United States.
20
After the Miamis and other Indian nations gave up land in Ohio by signing the Treaty of Greenville, what happened?
White settlers moved even farther west.
Indians moved away from any contact with white settlers.
Indians broke the treaty by attacking settlers in Ohio.
There was peace in the region west of the Appalachians.
21
What was Hamilton's main purpose in proposing a protective tariff?
to provide funds for the Bank of the United States
to support American businesses
to raise money for the government
to make the North stronger than the South
22
What is the meaning of the slogan "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"?
supported Adams's military buildup but not his effort to avoid war.
believed in paying taxes for defense but not for other areas of government.
Americans supported a strong military no matter what the cost.
would rather defend themselves than pay a foreign power for protection.
23
The main political division under President Monroe was between
Republicans and Federalists.
representatives of different sections of the country.
supporters and opponents of slavery.
War Hawks and opponents of war.
24
When Washington's government was formed under the U.S. Constitution, how many political parties were there?
one
three
none
two
25
What was the main benefit to the United States of the War of 1812?
an end to British impressment of American sailors
recognition of American rights to neutrality
settling a border between the U.S. and Canada
a new sense of pride among Americans in their country
26
Why were the second President and Vice President from opposing parties?
It was because the members of the electoral college made a compromise.
It was an attempt to balance the power of the parties.
because the two-party system of politics had not yet been established.
It was the result of the electoral college vote under the Constitution
27
How did Adams's efforts to avoid war with France affect the Federalists as a party?
The party supported Adams’s Federalist policy.
The party supported Hamilton’s position.
The party opposed Adams and pushed for war with France
The party split over Adams’s efforts.
28
Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.
He had significant influence over the states.
He believed the states were meant to control the federal government.
The Federalists controlled the courts.
29
What was the flaw in the act passed by Congress that established a tax on whiskey?
It had to be collected in person by tax collectors.
It was similar to taxes Britain had proposed.
It did not spread the tax burden evenly.
It rewarded farmers who grew corn.
30
On what issue did Daniel Webster and Henry Clay agree?
opposition to the War of 1812
support for government action to spur growth
opposition to the evils of slavery
support for foreign trade
31
What most benefited the United States in its war with Britain?
Britain’s distance from America
the ability of the United States to defend its ports
U.S. manufacturing plants
Britain’s war with France
32
The 1807 Embargo Act
was most damaging to the United States.
was most damaging to foreign merchants.
was most damaging to Britain.
was most damaging to France.
33
Who was most opposed to the tax on whiskey that Congress had imposed?
farmers in the backcountry
large farmers with large distilleries
small states
Southern farmers
34
The Americans known as War Hawks felt that Britain was treating the United States as if it were
responsible for its conflict with France.
still a group of British colonies.
France's ally.
at war with Britain.
35
What was the most important outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It recorded information about climate and vegetation.
It opened up a vast new territory to Americans
It established good relations with Native Americans.
It charted a route to the Pacific Ocean.
36
Robert Fulton's steamboat company went out of business when it was forced to
increase the wages it paid.
compete with other steamboat companies
reduce its fares for travel on its steamboats.
stop taking passengers to New Jersey.
37
What did the Shawnee leaders, Tecumseh, and his brother, the Prophet, want other Indian nations to do?
move farther north, near Canada
increase trade with white settlers
attack the United States
join them in opposing white settlement
38
What was Alexander Hamilton's main reason for insisting that all the nation's debts must be paid in full?
because the nation had a moral obligation to do so
because many citizens needed the money
so the country could borrow in the future
so the country would be seen as a world leader
39
Which of the following best describes those who fought on the American side in the Battle of New Orleans?
frontiersmen and Choctaw Indians
frontiersmen, Choctaws, and African Americans
frontiersmen and African Americans
frontiersmen, Choctaws, African Americans, and civilian residents
40
One way in which Jefferson attempted to reduce the conflicts between Republicans and Federalists was by
allowing Federalists to keep government jobs.
reducing the federal budget.
overturning the Alien and Sedition Acts.
repealing the unpopular whiskey tax.
41
Who was given the authority to set up a system of federal courts?
the Supreme Court
the President
the state legislatures
the Congress
42
The main reason the South didn't want a protective tariff was that southerners
believed strongly in laissez-faire economics.
imported many goods.
exported many goods.
feared that Britain might pass one.
43
The Monroe Doctrine made it clear that the United States would actively oppose any attempt by European powers to
interfere with U.S. trade.
seize American ships.
hold on to existing colonies.
take control of territories in the Americas.
44
What did Republicans change their minds about after the war?
the importance of trade with Britain
the importance of economic issues
the constitutionality of a national bank
the amount of money to keep in circulation
45
Alexander Hamilton's plan for paying off both national and state debts was to
use money already in the U.S. Treasury.
tax the population.
buy up old bonds and then sell new ones.
tax imports.
46
What was the main purpose of the Hartford Convention?
to demand protection of New England ports
to strengthen the Federalists
to protest the war with Britain
to demand that new states not be made out of newly acquired land
47
Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?
Both candidates were from the same party.
No candidate wanted to be Vice President.
No candidate received a majority in the electoral college.
The Twelfth Amendment required this process.
48
Why did Jefferson oppose the Sedition Act?
He felt that he was a target of the act.
He saw opposition as a way to promote states' rights.
He saw opposition as a way to win election.of Congress.
He thought it violated freedom of speech.
49
What arrangement did President Madison make with France to stop the seizing of American ships?
to build ships for sale to France
to help it regain control of the West Indies
to trade with France but not with Britain
to be its ally in a war against Britain
50
What evidence suggests that, although the Federalists had weakened under Adams, they still had power inthe 1800election?
John Adams ran for a second term as President.
It took 36 votes for the House of Representatives to elect Jefferson.
Electoral College didnt vote separately for President and Vice President.
Alexander Hamilton's economic programs remained in effect.
51
Why did President Adams avoid declaring war on France?
He was bitterly opposed to Hamilton, who had called for war.
He thought war would damage the Federalists as a party.
He disliked the idea of American involvement in Europe.
Like the Republicans, he was loyal to France.
52
What was most significant about the Louisiana Purchase?
It gave Napoleon funds he needed to wage war.
It greatly increased the size of the United States.
It put the port of New Orleans under American control.
It greatly increased the new nation's access to natural resources.
53
What role did laissez-faire economics advocate for the government in trade and manufacturing?
It should promote them.
It should ignore them.
It should interfere as little as possible in them.
It should make them as fair as possible to all participants.
54
What was the main challenge facing the United States as the War of 1812 began?
weak and unprepared military forces
opposition in New England
lack of support from France
the number of British troops in Canada

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