U.S. HISTORY SE 2 REVIEW

What did Washington's suppression of the rebellion of Western Famers angry about a tax do?

• Acted to strengthen the authority of the new federal government.

• Showed his determination to build a large standing army.

• Created the framework for for a future personal income tax.

• Demonstrated his opposition to Hamilton's financial plan.

Disagreement over the powers of the federal government, Hamilton's financial plan, and sectionalism, all

• Contributed to the formation of political parties.

• Showed differences between Hamilton's and Adams' views.

• Illustrated conflicts between Congress and the Supreme Court

• Reflected Washington's reason for liking political parties

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• Immigration to Europeans to the U.S. must be discouraged.

• Peace can only be maintained without foreign alliances.

• Power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

• Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

The Gadsden Purchase to completed construction of the transcontinental railroad was intended to:

• support settlement of U.S. territory gained through the U.S. - Mexican War.

• encourage commerce among states formed by the Louisiana Purchase.

• allow the U.S. and Mexico to share railroad costs.

• encourage sale of land in Florida.

What is judicial review?

• Congress can make laws affecting federal courts.

• The Supreme Court can overrule laws it believes are unconstitutional.

• 2/3 of Congress can override a President's veto

• A majority of each house of Congress is needed to pass new laws.

U.S. Population growth, financial panics, and importance of land ownership were all related to

• the rise of the Republican Party

• the emergence of Manifest Destiny

• abolitionist groups in the western territories

• the growth of the secession movement in southern states.

What was the main cause of the war between the United States and Mexico?

• Dispute over the number of settlers in the Oregon territory

• Issues arising over the boundaries of Texas.

• The discovery of gold in California

• The relocation of American Indians.

Which publication influenced people's attitudes towards slavery?

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

• The Federalist Papers

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• The Declaration of Independence

What did southern, fertile rich soil, increased demand for farm labor, and long growing seasons cause?

• Spread of slavery in the south.

• Growth of Mercantilism system

• Lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange

• The founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Why did the economies of the western territories develop so differently from the Northeast and South?

• Limited land and large immigrant population.

• Natural harbors and many rivers

• Rocky soil and large supply of slave labor.

• Inexpensive land and many natural resources.