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

Impressment of American sailors into the British Navy

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

The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the ___

Use of mass-production techniques

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

The powers of the federal government were expanded

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

Secure control of the port of New Orleans

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

Made demand for slaves increase in the South

Why was the Embargo Act enacted?

To get France & Britain to stop attacking our ships

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

people moved to cities in search of economic opportunity

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

Provided a faster method of separating seeds from cotton

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

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

Maintained its independence from Great Britain

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

Improved transportation in western states expanded trade

The Monroe Doctrine was intended to do ___.

No more colonization in Western Hemisphere

All of the following are characteristics of New Orleans EXCEPT:

Site of a British victory during War of 1812

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

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

By making the production of goods more efficient

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

States removed property qualifications for voting

The Lewis & Clark expedition was important because it __

gave understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase

Which is the best summary of the Monroe Doctrine?

No more colonization of the Americas by European countries

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

There was a renewal sense of nationalism

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

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

Cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased

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

New York City became the nation’s commercial center

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

Provided farmers/merchants a river way to Gulf of Mexico

How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?

Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers

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

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