1st semester study guide_America's Constitution

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The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and -

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Great Britain

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All of the following were causes of the War of 1812 except: the French were taking over Florida, the British were impressing American sailors, American merchant ships were being seized (captured), the British were urging the Native Americans to go to war against America

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the French were taking over Florida

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Why was the Embargo Act considered to be a disaster by most Americans?

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it hurt the American economy because it banned trade

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What was a result of the War of 1812?

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It ended in a stalemate where neither side officially won

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Which treaty ended the War of 1812? Options: Treaty of Ghent, Treaty of Paris, Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

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Why was the presidency of James Monroe referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings”?

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there was political unity and prosperity (success) and no fighting

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Under the Articles of Confederation, each state's power in Congress was based on:

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one vote per state.

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Why did our founding fathers originally not want a strong government?

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They were afraid of creating another king-like government

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The Articles of Confederation included all of the following weaknesses EXCEPT… The lack of an executive or president, The inability to tax the states, The power to regulate commerce, The provision for unanimous consent to amend the Articles of Confederation.

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The power to regulate commerce

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What did Shay’s Rebellion show America about its government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: The US Government is too strong, State’s had too much power, The US Government is too weak, States are too weak

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The US Government is too weak