(2016)How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?
STAAR Review Assessment--Third Six Weeks Grading Period

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.
The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2016)During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations
The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions
The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors
Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2016)The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to —
prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch
ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office
keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2016)What was one result of these regional differences?
Cities in the South emerged as centers for textile mills.
Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms.
Slavery increased in the Northeast as industrialization expanded.
Plantation systems in the South were replaced by large businesses.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2016)What was a major result of the Missouri Compromise?
It increased the number of immigrants settling in northern states.
It provided financing for canal construction.
It rapidly expanded railroad construction in southern states.
It temporarily relieved sectional tensions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2016)In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to —
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
decide the outcome of contested election results
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
(2017)The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?
New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country’s busiest seaport
New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade
Washington, D.C., becoming the cultural and political center of the nation
Boston becoming one of the country’s largest transportation hubs
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