Quizizz Lesson: Nationalism/Sectionalism and The American System

Multiple Choice

What was the period called when political differences diminished and nationalist feelings spread in the United States?

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Roaring Twenties

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Who won the presidency in 1816 with a large majority of electoral votes?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

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Which political party provided little opposition to James Monroe and soon disappeared?

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Federalist Party

• Green Party

Multiple Choice

During the Era of Good Feelings, people's loyalty shifted from state governments to which level of government?

• Local government

• Federal government

• International government

• Municipal government

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Which city had a newspaper that named the period the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

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What was the main goal of U.S. leaders in expanding the country's borders?

• To improve trade with Europe

• To define and expand the country's borders

• To establish new colonies

• To increase military presence

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Which two countries did the U.S. reach agreements with to improve relations?

• France and Germany

• Mexico and Canada

• Britain and Spain

• Italy and Portugal

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In which year was the Convention that set the 49th parallel as the U.S.-Canadian border?

• 1815

• 1818

• 1820

• 1825

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How far west did the 49th parallel extend as the U.S.-Canadian border?

• To the Pacific Ocean

• To the Mississippi River

• To the Rocky Mountains

• To the Great Lakes

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What did Spain give up to the United States after Andrew Jackson invaded the territory?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• New Mexico

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What was the main issue between Spain and the US regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

• Ownership of East Florida

• Ownership of West Florida

• Ownership of Texas

• Ownership of California

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Who used Spanish-held East Florida as a refuge?

• Pirates and runaway slaves

• Native Americans

• British soldiers

• French settlers

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What action did President Monroe order General Andrew Jackson to take in 1817?

• Confront the Spanish

• Stop the Seminole raids

• Attack British forces

• Negotiate with France

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What choice did Monroe give to Spain regarding Florida?

• Sell Florida to the US

• Police the Floridas or turn them over to the US

• Share control of Florida with the US

• Declare war on the US

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What was the outcome of the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819?

• Spain retained control of Florida

• The US gave up claims to Texas

• Spain handed Florida to the US

• The US ceded Oregon to Spain

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What was threatening to drive the country apart while nationalism was unifying it?

• Federalism

• Sectionalism

• Globalism

• Isolationism

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What does sectionalism refer to?

• Loyalty to the nation as a whole

• Loyalty to the interests of your own region

• Loyalty to international interests

• Loyalty to economic policies

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What impact did economic changes have in the United States according to the text?

• Unified the country

• Created divisions

• Improved international relations

• Strengthened the military

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What is the main theme of the text?

• Economic prosperity

• Sectional tensions

• Military conflicts

• Technological advancements

Multiple Choice

Illustration comparing industrial and agricultural regions.

• Industrial regions have more factories, while agricultural regions have more farms.

• Industrial regions are known for high pollution levels, whereas agricultural regions are known for their green landscapes.

• Industrial regions focus on manufacturing, while agricultural regions focus on crop production.

• Industrial regions have more schools than agricultural regions.

Multiple Choice

In the Northeast, what was wealth based on?

• Agriculture and farming

• Manufacturing and trade

• Fishing and tourism

• Mining and forestry

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What were Southerners relying on according to the text?

• Cotton, farming, and slavery

• Industry, technology, and trade

• Fishing, mining, and tourism

• Education, healthcare, and finance

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What did settlers in the West want?

• Expensive land and poor transportation

• Cheap land and good transportation

• Cheap land and poor transportation

• Expensive land and good transportation

Hotspot

Put a pin where wealth was based on manufacturing and trade.

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Put a pin where wealth was based on cotton, farming, and slavery.

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Put a pin where wealth was based on cheap land a good transportation.

Open Ended

List FIVE observations from the image about the Missouri Compromise.

Multiple Choice

What event sent a wave of nationalist feeling through the United States?

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The Spanish-American War

Multiple Choice

Who was a strong nationalist from Kentucky mentioned in the text?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

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What did President James Madison support after the War of 1812?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Clay’s plan to strengthen the country

• The abolition of slavery

• The Monroe Doctrine

Multiple Choice

According to Henry Clay, what should every nation endeavor to establish?

• Economic prosperity

• Absolute independence

• Military dominance

• Cultural diversity

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What will you learn about in this section regarding nationalism?

• Its impact on U.S. economic growth and foreign policy

• Its role in the Civil War

• Its influence on the arts

• Its effect on immigration

Multiple Choice

In 1815, who presented a plan to Congress for making the United States economically self-sufficient?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the plan promoted by Henry Clay to make the United States economically self-sufficient?

• The New Deal

• The American System

• The Great Society

• The Fair Deal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the main actions included in the American System?

• Establish a protective tariff

• Create a national bank

• Improve transportation

• Abolish slavery

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What was the purpose of the American System proposed in 1815?

• To expand the United States territory

• To make the United States economically self-sufficient

• To establish a new constitution

• To promote international trade

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a goal of the American System?

• Increase foreign imports

• Establish a protective tariff

• Reduce taxes on luxury goods

• Promote agricultural exports

Open Ended

List the three parts of The American System.

Multiple Choice

What is a protective tariff?

• A tax on exported goods

• A tax on imported goods to protect domestic businesses

• A tax on domestic goods to encourage exports

• A tax on luxury items

Multiple Choice

In what year did Congress pass a protective tariff?

• 1800

• 1816

• 1825

• 1830

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What was one effect of the protective tariff passed in 1816?

• It made American goods more expensive

• It made European goods cheaper

• It made European goods more expensive

• It encouraged foreign competition

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What was the purpose of the protective tariff?

• To increase foreign imports

• To protect foreign businesses

• To protect a nation’s businesses from foreign competition

• To reduce domestic production

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How did the protective tariff affect American consumers?

• It encouraged them to buy more European products

• It encouraged them to buy cheaper American-made products

• It discouraged them from buying American products

• It had no effect on their buying habits

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What was the purpose of establishing a national bank according to the text?

• To promote a single currency and make trade easier

• To increase taxes on regional banks

• To eliminate all regional banks

• To create a new form of government

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In what year did Congress set up the second Bank of the United States?

• 1800

• 1816

• 1825

• 1830

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What did most regional banks do before the establishment of a national bank?

• Used a single currency

• Issued their own money

• Followed national bank policies

• Operated without any currency

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What is the main topic of the text?

• The history of American currency

• The establishment of a national bank

• The role of Congress in banking

• The decline of regional banks

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What was one of the benefits of creating a national bank mentioned in the text?

• Increasing the number of banks

• Promoting a single currency

• Reducing international trade

• Lowering interest rates

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What was important for a strong economy according to the text?

• Improved education systems

• Improved transportation systems

• Improved healthcare systems

• Improved communication systems

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What made transportation slow and costly?

• Expensive fuel

• Poor roads

• Lack of vehicles

• Weather conditions

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What would transportation improvements include?

• Better schools and hospitals

• Better roads and canals

• Better airports and seaports

• Better railways and bridges

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How would good transportation lead to industrial growth?

• By increasing tourism

• By reducing pollution

• By cheaply transporting raw materials

• By improving technology

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What could be shipped back to the South and West after manufacturing?

• Raw materials

• Manufactured goods

• Agricultural products

• Energy resources

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Who called for better transportation systems in South Carolina?

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

In what year did Congress fund a road from Cumberland, Maryland, to Wheeling, Virginia?

• 1806

• 1812

• 1820

• 1835

Multiple Choice

By 1841, the National Road had been extended to which location?

• Springfield, Illinois

• Vandalia, Illinois

• Richmond, Indiana

• Zanesville, Ohio

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What was the National Road designed as?

• The country's main north-south route

• The country's main east-west route

• A local trade route

• A scenic byway

Multiple Choice

What did John C. Calhoun suggest to bind the Republic together?

• A system of railroads

• A system of roads and canals

• A network of telegraphs

• A series of forts

Multiple Choice

What major canal was completed in 1825, creating a water route between New York City and Buffalo?

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Erie Canal

• Grand Canal

Multiple Choice

What was one of the effects of the Erie Canal on the United States?

• It divided the country into two sections.

• It fueled nationalism by unifying two sections of the country.

• It caused a decline in trade.

• It led to the abandonment of New York City.

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How did the Erie Canal impact New York City's population between 1820 and 1830?

• The population decreased to less than 100,000.

• The population remained the same.

• The population swelled from less than 125,000 to more than 200,000.

• The population decreased to less than 50,000.

Multiple Choice

What period is often called the Age of Canals?

• 1800 to 1825

• 1825 to 1850

• 1850 to 1875

• 1875 to 1900

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What did the Erie Canal allow to flow from the Great Lakes region to the East?

• Manufactured goods

• Farm products

• Raw materials

• Precious metals

Multiple Choice

When did the nation begin to use steam-powered trains for transportation?

• 1820s

• 1830s

• 1840s

• 1850s

Multiple Choice

How many miles of track existed in the United States in 1830?

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

• 30 miles

• 1,000 miles

Multiple Choice

By 1850, how many miles of track had been built in the United States?

• 5,000 miles

• 7,000 miles

• 9,000 miles

• 11,000 miles

Multiple Choice

What was one effect of improvements in rail travel by 1850?

• Increase in the use of canals

• Decline in the use of canals

• No change in transportation methods

• Increase in horse-drawn carriages

Multiple Choice

What does the map in the image illustrate?

• Expansion of railroads in the United States

• Decline of railroads in the United States

• Expansion of highways in the United States

• Decline of highways in the United States