EOC Standards 6-10

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What was one major precedent set by George Washington during his presidency?

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Establishing a Cabinet of advisors and stepping down after two terms

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How did the Sedition Act affect John Adams’ presidency and the election of 1800?

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It restricted criticism of the government, angering many and contributing to his defeat.

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How did Thomas Jefferson expand presidential power during his presidency?

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By purchasing the Louisiana Territory, despite questions about constitutional authority

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What was a major outcome of the War of 1812 during James Madison’s presidency?

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Increased national pride and a stronger American identity

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What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

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To warn European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere

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What was a key feature of Jacksonian Democracy?

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The extension of voting rights to all white men, not just property owners

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What was one purpose of Henry Clay’s American System?

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To increase tariffs and support internal improvements linking the North, South, and West

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How did the Second Great Awakening influence social reform movements?

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It inspired a sense of moral duty, leading to movements like temperance, public education, and women’s suffrage.

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How did the issue of slavery increase in significance during this period?

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Slave rebellions like Nat Turner’s Rebellion and the rise of abolitionists brought slavery to the forefront of national debate.

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What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

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To maintain the balance of power between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.