A primary reason for the passage of the 14th amendment in 1869 was to

guarantee citizenship to newly freed slaves

How did Alexander Hamilton's financial plan affect the economy of the US during the 1790's?

the Bank of the US helped stabilize the economy

After the Civil War, freedmen in the South had difficulty improving their economic condition bc

the system of sharecropping kept them in poverty

In the 1830's, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because

white settlers desired to live on land of Native Americans

Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?

the federal gov't promoted construction of the Trans Cont RR

What was the result of the railroad construction shown on the map?

a national market developed in the United State

Which action of Pres.Jefferson violated his belief in strict interpretation of the Constitution

purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France

President Abraham Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included

reuniting the nation as quickly as possible

The major benefit of having the elastic clause in the United States Constitution is that it

allows the gov't to respond to changing conditions

One reasons that President Jefferson supported the Louisiana Purchase was that he wanted to

gain full control of the Mississippi River

"Uncle Tom's Cabin Stirs Conflict" Which statement about the US in the 1850s best supports this

the nation had grown increasingly divided over slavery

Both the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were efforts by the federal government to...

encourage settlement west of the Mississippi River

One result of the Purchase of the Louisiana Territory (1803) was that the US

gained control of the Port of New Orleans

The Monroe Doctrine of 1832 established the US foreign policy that

opposed the creation of new colonies in Latin America

The Homestead Act, the Gold Rush, and the Transcontinental Railroad all had to do with

factors encouraging Western Settlement

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Regents Review Day 2 Constitutional Era/Westward Expansion/Civil War

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1
A primary reason for the passage of the 14th amendment in 1869 was to
continue the presidential plan for Reconstruction
guarantee citizenship to newly freed slaves
uphold the legality of Black Codes
prohibit the secession of states
2
The cartoon on the right is expressing support for
Protective Tariffs
the Populist's Crusade
National Prohibition
Woman's Suffrage
3
How did Alexander Hamilton's financial plan affect the economy of the US during the 1790's?
the Bank of the US helped stabilize the economy
national tax revenue decreased
treasury policies contributed to widespread inflation
high tariffs increased foreign trade
4
After the Civil War, freedmen in the South had difficulty improving their economic condition bc
they had competition of factory workers from the north
the federal government confiscated their 40 acre grants
literacy for formerly enslaved persons was prohibited
the system of sharecropping kept them in poverty
5
In the 1830's, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because
he wanted to punish Native for their political opposition
white settlers desired to live on land of Native Americans
he sought to complete control of Texas by the United States
Native Americans were attacking southern cities
6
In the 1840's President James K Polk's belief in Manifest Destiny led to?
a war with Mexico
the establishment of new colonies in the Caribbean
an alliance with several South American nations
a ban on the activities of norther abolitionists
7
Which of the following methods did the US use to gain territory throughout the 19th century?
arbitration
executive orders
diplomacy
war
8
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?
Western railroads generated little to no profit for owners
the federal gov't promoted construction of the Trans Cont RR
RR companies had to buy the land needed for construction
a laissezfaire economy prevented the gov't from building RRs
9
What was the result of the railroad construction shown on the map?
Silver and gold mining opportunities decreased
Steel factories relocated to the to the Rocky Mountains
RR companies gave free land to settlers
a national market developed in the United State
10
Which action of Pres.Jefferson violated his belief in strict interpretation of the Constitution
pardoning violators of the Alien and Sedition Acts
protesting the impressment of US Sailors
using the US navy to subdue the Barbary Pirates
purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France
11
Which group benefited most directly from the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford
immigrants
abolitionists
slave owners
enslaved persons
12
President Abraham Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included
restoring social conditions existing before the war began
destroying the economic & social power of Southern planters
reuniting the nation as quickly as possible
conducting trials for former Confederate Leaders
13
The major benefit of having the elastic clause in the United States Constitution is that it
prevents one branch of gov't from becoming too powerful
establishing a postal service
allows the gov't to respond to changing conditions
protects the rights of racial minorities
14
The principle of popular sovereignty was an important part of?
The Homestead Act
The Kansas Nebraska Act
The Indian Removal Act
The Dawes Act
15
One reasons that President Jefferson supported the Louisiana Purchase was that he wanted to
maintain control of the slave trade
establish a base for controlling the Caribbean
gain full control of the Mississippi River
acquire an established manufacturing region
16
"Uncle Tom's Cabin Stirs Conflict" Which statement about the US in the 1850s best supports this
North and South voters were united in support of pop sov.
the nation had grown increasingly divided over slavery
Americans had lost confidence in the plan for Reconstruction
Support for the abolitionist movement decreased at this time
17
Both the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were efforts by the federal government to...
provide land to minority groups
resolve conflicts with Native American Indians
support settlement of former plantation lands
encourage settlement west of the Mississippi River
18
One result of the Purchase of the Louisiana Territory (1803) was that the US
ended border conflicts with British Canada
gained control of the Port of New Orleans
acquired California from Spain
annexed Florida
19
The Monroe Doctrine of 1832 established the US foreign policy that
encouraged expansion into East Asia
provided foreign aid to developing nations
led directly to the Civil War
opposed the creation of new colonies in Latin America
20
The Homestead Act, the Gold Rush, and the Transcontinental Railroad all had to do with
actions promoting the Conservation of Natural Resources
government sponsored transportation programs
recognition of Native American Indian Land rights
factors encouraging Western Settlement

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