U.S. History Worksheet: Review of Topics 4.2–4.6

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison?

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It established the principle of judicial review, empowering the courts to invalidate unconstitutional laws.

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?

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It doubled the size of the United States and provided access to new resources.

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To what extent did the "Era of Good Feelings" reflect national unity in the U.S.?

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It represented national harmony due to economic prosperity and political agreement.

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What was one of the key outcomes of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814?

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It ended the War of 1812 without resolving the causes of the conflict.

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What was the primary aim of the Monroe Doctrine?

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To warn European countries against interfering in the Western Hemisphere.

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Which of the following was a key feature of the Market Revolution? A) A shift toward an agrarian economy focused on subsistence farming. B) The rise of a national economy and improvements in transportation and industry. C) The establishment of agricultural societies that limited industrial growth. D) A decline in manufacturing in favor of agricultural expansion.

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The rise of a national economy and improvements in transportation and industry.

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Which battle would lead Francis Scott Key to create the U.S national anthem? Options: Battle of Lake Erie, Battle of Thames, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Baltimore & Fort McHenry

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Battle of Baltimore & Fort McHenry

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John Quincy Adams promoted the Monroe Doctrine (1823) years before it was proclaimed in 1819 by supporting what? The acquisition of Florida from Spain.

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The acquisition of Florida from Spain.

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How did Britain respond to the Monroe Doctrine?

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Britain largely ignored the Monroe Doctrine but continued its economic interests in the region.

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Telegraph: Used morse code to send messages across America

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Telegraph is an innovation that used morse code to send messages across America.