US Ch 10 A Changing Nation

What newly independent country bordered on the United States?

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Canada

• British Honduras

What policy arose out of the changes in Latin America shown on the map?

• the Adams-Onís Treaty

• the Act of Union

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Good Neighbor Policy

After Jackson’s election to the presidency in 1828, why did his supporters call him “the People’s President”?

• More people were involved in the voting process.

• He invited his political opponents to his reception at the White House.

• Government officials were replaced with those who cold do the job better.

• Jackson put an end to the spoils system.

Which statement best describes the consequences of the Indian Removal Act?

• Native Americans voluntarily left their homes to move west of the Mississippi.

• President Jackson ordered U.S. soldiers to force all Native Americans out.

• Under pressure, most Native American groups eventually moved west of the Mississippi.

• The Seminoles led other native American groups in a war of resistance.

Based on the map, through which two states did the Choctaws travel to reach Indian Territory?

• Missouri and Arkansas

• Louisiana and Arkansas

• Georgia and North Carolina

• Georgia and Louisiana

Which event would come next on the timeline?

• South Carolina repeals its tariff nullification.

• South Carolina secedes from the Union.

• Congress raises the tariff.

• Van Buren succeeds Jackson as president.

Which early event in U.S. history did not involve the issue of states’ rights?

• Indian Removal

• passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts

• issuing of the Monroe Doctrine

• adoption of the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions

Which of the following was a characteristic of the change in politics reflected by the campaign of 1840?

• Candidates focused on their educational backgrounds to appeal to voters.

• Both parties cooperated in the interest of national unity.

• The Whigs publicized the western origin of their candidate, William Henry Harrison.

• Neither party spoke negatively of their opponent.

Which of the following Supreme Court decisions upheld the Congressional power of regulating interstate commerce?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dartmouth College v. Woodward

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Gibbons v. Ogden

In 1832, South Carolina repealed nullification after

• Jackson sent troops to South Carolina.

• Congress lowered the tariffs.

• Congress abandoned the protective tariff.

• calling a special convention.