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As Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington, Alexander Hamilton’s goal was to
convince Congress that a national bank was not necessary.
negotiate the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
encourage settlement of the Northwest Territory.
strengthen the economy of the United States.
2
Which statement about the election of 1800 is accurate?
Personal attacks are improper in a campaign
Direct Campaigning is effective
The Electoral College system needed changing
Americans supported Federalist ideals
3
President Washington responded to the British and French war in 1793 by allowing
Americans to fight for France
French warship in American Ports
diplomatic relations with both countries
4
What was one result of the invention of the cotton gin?
It sparked increased industrialization in Southern states.
It paved the way for the growth of corporations in the Northeast.
It tied the Southern economy even more closely to agriculture.
It made factory work even more dangerous for unskilled workers.
5
During the Industrial Revolution, the practice of making individual goods by hand gave way to
a trade system in which Americans bought imported goods made in Britain
a system in which people had control of the goods they made and bought
a process in which manufacturing steps happen more quickly in a factory.
a process in which many people worked together to create custom-made goods.
6
Geography, economics, & history began to divide the US into regions. The term that describes the growing division is
imperialism
sectionalism
nationalism
nullification
7
The War of 1812 occurred in large part because of
British actions like impressment & arming Native in the Northwest.
France’s continued thefts of American ships and cargo.
the United State's refusal to pay off its Revolutionary debts
Spanish refusal to grant the US access to travel on the Mississippi River.
8
The Adams-Onís Treaty
ended American claims to territory in Oregon.
gave control of Florida to the United States
recognized French sovereignty over Texas
established a firm border between Canada and the United States
9
Lewis and Clark were sent into the Louisiana Territory primarily to
buys the land from Native Americans
explore and map the region.
search for gold and silver
force Spanish settlers to leave
10
In a free enterprise system that developed in the new nation, investors played a role in
funding new businesses
assigning work to people
limiting where people work
deciding who could own property
11
What authority did Thomas Jefferson use to buy the Louisiana Territory?
waited for Congress to pass a law
The Constitution didnt give Jefferson the authority to make the purchase.
U.S Constitution was amended.
Thomas Jefferson used the treaty making powers.
12
Which of the following was a significant effect of the War of 1812?
lands west of the Mississippi River to Pacific coast became part of the US
The US gained international respect as a successful young nation.
Canada threw off British rule and became an independent nation.
13
President Washington responded to the British and French war in 1793 by allowing..
American to fight for the French
Diplomatic relations with both countries .
Americans to fight for the British
French warships in American Ports
14
At the beginning of James Madison’s presidency, the United States teetered on the verge of war with either
Frances or Spain
Tripoli or Spain
Britain or France
Britain or Spain
15
Henry Clay’s American system called for
laws to prohibit child labor
lower tariffs to promote imported goods
a minimum wage for factories
higher tariffs to promote U.S. goods
16
Supreme Court rulings such as Fletcher v. Peck and McCulloch v. Maryland supported the
powers of the national government over individual state governments.
principles of judicial review of any law passed by Congress.
right of states to overturn federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
argument that congress powers were limited to enumerated 1 in Constitution
17
Why did Madison & Jefferson oppose the creation of a National Bank?
Thought it woiuld make trade between states more difficult.
A national bank would make it impossible for states to stay independent
Concerns about a national bank would only support only small shops and farm
People thought the constitution didn't give congress the power to create
18
What did the French gain from selling the Louisiana Territory to the United States following the Haitian revolution?
alliance with the United States
freedom from oversees colonies
Saint-Domingue in exchange
needed funds
19
Which event in the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write his poem “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
the British attack on Capitol and the president’ mansion in Washington, D.C
the American defense of Fort Henry and the city of Baltimore
the American victory in the Battle of Lake Champlain
the British defeat of French commander Napoleon
20
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
supported increased tarrifs
claimed states could nullify federal laws
supported a strong national government
opposed the principle of states' rights
21
Why did some leaders, such as Madison and Jefferson, oppose the creation of a national bank?
a bank would make it impossible for states to keep their independence
concerns that a nat'l bank would benefit small shopkeepers and farmer
The belief that congress didn't have power to create national bank
They had concerns a nat'l bank would benefit small shopkeepers or farmer
22
During Washington’s presidency, Federalists and Democratic-Republicans emerged as two parties deeply divided over
whether the president should serve one term or several.
whether to pay the debts left by the Revolutionary War
what powers were granted to the federal government by the Constitution
which states should be allowed to use enslaved people as workers
23
Why did Southern states oppose Hamilton’s plan to pay off wartime debt?
Many Southern states had already paid off their debt.
The Southern States were in the midst of a depression
Southerners strongly resented Northern hostility toward slavery
Few Southerners had fought in the American Revolution
24
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of New Orleans?
It convinced Britain that the war with the US was too costly to pursue
It proved that the United States could achieve a victory over Britain.
It increased national pride and made Andrew Jackson a hero.
It led Britain to reconsider its alliance with Native Americans
25
The Tariff of 1816 raised taxes on imported goods so that
British businesses would rely more on raw materials from America.
manufacturing in the South could catch up to Northern manufacturing.
American businesses could compete with British manufacturing.
innovators would promote improvements to American factories.
26
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against the establishment of
National Banks
Income Taxes
Federal Court Systems
political parties
27
What was one role Sacagawea played that ensured the Lewis and Clark expedition succeeded?
Herbalist
Scientist
Travel Guide
interpreter
28
Why did the Industrial Revolution in the United States begin in New England?
People in New England were better educated than people elsewhere
New England laws favored establishing corporations more than anywhere.
Rivers & streams in New England offered waterpower needed to run machinery
Cotton was plentiful than elsewhere and most industries were based on it.
29
Which of the following led directly to the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798?
citizen anger over foreign attempts to influence the American government
Native Americans' demand of payment for lands in the Northwest Territory
armed mobs in Pennsylvania attacking tax collectors and burning buildings
President Adams postponement of negotiations regarding a dispute w/France
30
Why did Tripoli declare war on the United States in 1801?
The US continued to trade w/ Britain & France who was fighting with Tripol
The US interfered with the internal affairs of the govt of Tripoli.
The United States refused to pay tribute to pirates
The US refused to let merchant ships from Tripoli dock in American ports.
31
What was an effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?
Railroads immediately reduced the rates they charged to ship goods.
Prices increased for agricultural goods in the Northeast and South.
The population of New England states increased dramatically.
Ties between the industrial East & West agricultural were strengthened.
32
Which was a major reason why President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory?
Acquisition of ports on the Pacific coast would stimulate trade with Asia.
The United States would gain control of the Mississippi River.
The purchase would prove the United States was as powerful as Britain.
Native Americans could easily integrate into white American society.
33
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 signaled
rising pressure to avoid entanglement with European colonies
rising tensions between Native American peoples and settlers
rising demand to settle territories in the West quickly
rising sectionalism of the North, the South, and the West.
34
Inland roads built in the 1800s were primarily constructed so that
road builders could change tolls and maintain roads
goods and people could travel west more easily.
the nation could be ready to buy the Louisiana Territory.
pioneers could develop skills as foresters.
