Building a New Nation

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Why was the Land Ordinance of 1785 important to the development of the United States?

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It raised the revenue the country needed to repay the nation's Revolutionary War debts.

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How did Thomas Jefferson's actions as president compare to his stated beliefs about presidential power?

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Despite his stated belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, Jefferson went beyond the powers the Constitution explicitly granted the president by approving the purchase of the Louisiana Territory without congressional authorization.

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How did the War of 1812 affect the US economy?

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British blockades intended to disrupt the US economy by cutting off access to goods instead contributed to the development of US manufacturing.

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Why was the creation of the cabinet system an important precedent of George Washington's presidency?

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Presidents often lack expertise in certain areas of governance and can rely on the knowledge of others when making important decisions.

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of tension between the United States and Britain that would eventually lead to the War of 1812?
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Britain's impressment of US citizens into service aboard British naval vessels.
Britain's efforts to limit US expansion by allying itself with American Indian tribes.
British blockades of American shipping vessels, restricting the United States' ability to trade internationally.
British agreements with France to restrict the United States' access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans

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British agreements with France to restrict the United States' access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans

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How did issues of trade lead to the War of 1812? Options: The British struck a deal with Spain in which Britain promised to give Spain a large portion of France following the war if Spain agreed to stop trade with America. The United States blockaded Mexican ports in an effort to prevent them from trading with Britain. The United States struck a deal with France in which they agreed to trade France the ships needed for war against Britain in exchange for food and other goods. The British blockaded US ports in an effort to prevent them from trading with France.

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The British blockaded US ports in an effort to prevent them from trading with France.

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Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued?

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to prevent European powers from influencing Latin America.

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What was one of the reasons for the Quasi-War with France during the presidency of John Adams? Options: US soldiers attacked French citizens in the French port city of Louisiana. France refused to pay its debts to the United States. The British and the French formed a trade alliance. The United States refused to pay a bribe to France to restore diplomatic relations.

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The United States refused to pay a bribe to France to restore diplomatic relations.