New Nation & The Constitution

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Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Back

It increased the political influence of the South.

Front

The XYZ Affair was a scandalous event during the Adams Presidential Administration. Which country was involved in this affair?

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France

Front

The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 served to restrict

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Freedom of speech and freedom of the press

Front

True or False: The Alien Act allowed the government to jail any foreigners that might be dangerous to national security. It also decreased residency requirements for citizenship from 14 to 5 years.

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True

Front

What is the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

It roughly doubled the size of the United States and prompted the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Front

Which of the following was a result of the Embargo Act of 1807?
Options:
It increased Jefferson's popularity with New England merchants.
It badly hurt America's economy - imports and exports dropped sharply.
It increased American trade with Europe.
It led to the Louisiana Purchase

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It badly hurt America's economy - imports and exports dropped sharply.

Front

The War of 1812 was primarily caused by ...

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British interference in American shipping

Front

Which of the following statements describes a direct result of the War of 1812? Impressment of American sailors continued., The American economy plummeted., Americans experienced an increased sense of patriotism., The power of the Native Americans increased.

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Americans experienced an increased sense of patriotism.