Alexander Hamilton believe in a-

Loose interpretation of the Constitution

Strict interpretation of the Constitution

Which of the following was NOT an issue that led to the formation of political parties in the 1790s?

Strict vs. Loose Interpretation of the Constitution

Which event shows the economic issues with the Articles of Confederation?

The United States could now trade at New Orleans

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

stated that individual states do not have to enforce laws that states consider unconstitutional

expressed support for the US Constitution

expressed opposition to the government actions in putting down the Whiskey Rebellion

were written in opposition to the economic policies of Alexander Hamilton

The Stamp Act created great fury in the colonies because

this was the first time that Parliament imposed a direct tax on the colonies

it imposed massive duties on the colonies

it took badly needed revenue away from colonial legislatures

colonial legislatures had expressed opposition to it in advance

The Marbury v. Madison decision

established the principle of judicial review

gave powers to the president that the Republicans of Thomas Jefferson claimed he didn't have

gave broad judicial power to the state courts

declared that the Alien and Sedition Acts were constitutional

American settlers first came to Mexico in the early 1830s

because they could receive a large plot of land for next to nothing

to avenge the attack on the Alamo

for political reasons; most who came were disenchanted with American policy towards Native Americans

for religious reasons; most that came were devout Catholics

According to the concept of manifest destiny,

westward expansion was the fulfillment of America's destiny

it was primarily economic factors that caused Americans to expand westward

overpopulation on the eastern seaboard forced westward expansion

it was primarily political factors that caused Americans to expand westward

The American System of Henry Clay

favored strong economic growth and a Second National Bank

wanted to make the United States the military equivalent of Great Britain or France

favored lowering tariffs so more goods could be purchased from abroad

wanted to place a ceiling on the national debt

All of the following are reasons why America entered the War of 1812 EXCEPT

the relationship between the British and Native American tribes in the western territories of North America

the impressment of American naval crews

the desire of American leaders to acquire additional western territories

the violation of America's rights as a neutral power

The Era of Good Feelings

took place after the War of 18112

is the term for the presidency of Thomas Jefferson

Marked an era of one party; the Federalists

was a time period of true unity and harmony with all Americans

The Compromise of 1850 included all of the following EXCEPT

California enters as a slave state

Mexican cession would be open to popular sovereignty

Ban on slave trade in Washington, DC

Added a strict Fugitive Slave Law

The Kansas Nebraska Act

Began as an attempt to build a railroad in Illinois

Maintained the Missouri Compromise line

Nullified the Compromise of 1850

Was widely accepted by residents of both Kansas & Nebraska

What event ended Reconstruction?

Ratification of the 15th Amendment

Which of the following was the most immediate result of Lincoln's election?

Attempts at compromise abandoned

The Free Soil Party, like many northerners:

feared the expansion of slavery in the west would be competition for white labor.

cost Henry Clay the presidency by siphoning off votes from him in New York.

was powerful enough to convince James Polk not to seek reelection.

strongly opposed the Wilmot Proviso but agreed to let it pass as part of a compromise.

Which of the following was not a goal of Reconstruction?

Develop the system of sharecropping

Reunite the North and the South

Determine what to do with African Americans

The court case Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court's most important power in the system of Checks and Balances. This power is called Judicial Review. What is Judicial Review?

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

The power to appoint congressmen

The power to impeach the President

Which of the following uses the term Precedent correctly and has accurate information?

As the first president, George Washington set the precedent of serving two terms in office, then retiring from the Presidency

As the commander of the Continental Army, George Washington was precedent over the Continental Congress

As one of the wealthiest men in Virginia, George Washington set the precedent of gaining wealth through slavery

As the 1st precedent, George Washington established the principle of serving two terms in office, then retiring from the presidency.

Which of the following is true of the Louisiana Purchase?

It eventually would lead to great agricultural and mineral wealth for the country

Its was mostly colonized by US settlers within 30 years of its purchase.

It was mostly uninhabited by people before the purchase

France declared war on the United States, starting the War of 1812, when they realized their mistake and we refused to sell it back

Direct results of the Industrial Revolution include all of the following except

Low skilled workers were in high demand, and due to the relatively small pool of these workers, they enjoyed a rapid increase in wages and workers rights through the 1800s.

The rapid urbanization associated with industrialization led to a lack of infrastructure, and poor neighborhoods ended up with feces and cholera in their water.

There was a giant boom in the need for low skilled workers to use the new machines, and to fill these jobs large numbers of immigrants, especially from Ireland, came to the US.

Industrial leaders made never before seen profits thanks to the rapid increase in production. They used these profits to live extravagent lifestyles, but also gave money for public projects, like the building of libraries and universities.

What was a major effect of the cotton gin in the 1800s?

One engine could do the work of 50 people, so increased efficiency made slavery more profitable and slavery increased

One engine could do the work of 50 people, so the need for slaves decreased

One engine could do the work of 50 people, so slaves began to earn more rights due to the increased profits they earned their owners

One engine could do the work of 50 people, millions of slaves were freed just before the Civil War.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

As a result of England's policy of salutary neglect, the colonies developed

A desire for fine British goods

A self-sufficient economy

A desire for greater self-sufficiency

A disloyal attitude toward Britain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the theory of mercantilism, a country has a favorable balance of trade when

It does not depend on products from other countries

Other countries do not depend on its products

The value of exports is less than the value of imports

The value of exports is greater than the value of imports

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was not part of Hamilton's Financial Plan?

Established the National Bank

Put the capital in Washington DC

Levying of excise taxes and tariffs

Assumption of state debts

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Washington's actions in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 demonstrated what?

the federal gov't could enforce the laws of the land

the federal gov't control of the production of whiskey

the federal gov't prohibition of liqour

suspension of habeas corpus

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The Great Compromise-

established the executive branch

established the judicial branch

established two houses in the legislative branch

stated slaves would be counted as 3/5 of the population

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

According to the Proclamation of 1763-

colonial militiamen were required to put down rebellion

Colonial paper could not be printed

Contact between colonists and Indians were illegal

settlers could not cross the Appalachian Mountains

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Election of 1800 illustrated what?

The Constitution needed to be reformed

US could peacefully transfer power from political parties

There was NO need for a two party system

Washington was no longer a hero

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