Era of Good Feelings
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This quiz covers the Era of Good Feelings, a pivotal period in early American history spanning roughly 1815-1825, and is appropriate for 8th grade students studying U.S. History. The questions assess students' understanding of the unique one-party political system dominated by the Democratic-Republicans, major domestic policies including the establishment of the Second Bank of the United States and protective tariffs, and significant foreign policy developments such as the Monroe Doctrine and the Adams-Onís Treaty. Students need to grasp the complex interplay between sectionalism and nationalism during this period, understanding how events like the Missouri Compromise attempted to balance competing regional interests while the Industrial Revolution and transportation improvements like the Erie Canal transformed American society. The quiz requires knowledge of key political figures including James Monroe, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson, as well as the ability to analyze cause-and-effect relationships between economic policies, territorial expansion, and growing tensions over slavery. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying early 19th century American history in 8th grade. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive review tool before unit tests, a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of complex historical connections, or homework practice to reinforce key concepts covered in class discussions and readings. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing related topics like Jacksonian Democracy, or as a diagnostic tool to identify areas where students need additional support in understanding the political, economic, and social developments of post-War of 1812 America. The questions align with standards NCSS.D2.His.1.6-12 and NCSS.D2.His.3.6-12, requiring students to analyze historical context and examine the origins and purposes of foundational documents and major events that shaped early American political and economic systems.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the political party situation during the Era of Good Feelings?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the phrase "Era of Good Feelings" come from?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe America after the War of 1812.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following politicians was NOT involved in passing the 2nd Bank of the US?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which region benefited most from protective tariffs on industry?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Monroe Doctrine tell European nations?
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where were escaped slaves running to in the early 1800s?
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