Chapter 12

In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live? 

• in the southern states
• in the New England states
• west of the Mississippi River
• east of the Appalachian Mountains

Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800s?

• few waterways
• desert landscapes
• poor transportation
• unexplored wilderness

What marked what was known as the Era of Good Feelings?

• a strong sense of national unity 
• a rapid increase in immigration 
• the elimination of political parties
• the expansion of national alliances

What was a goal of Henry Clay’s American System? 

• to abolish slavery
• to promote economic growth
• to create a strong military force
• to establish treaties with American Indians 

Which was a major disagreement between John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster?

• the authority of the Supreme Court
• the role of business in the economy
• the rights of states to defy federal authority
• the role of the executive branch of government

All of these characterize John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800s except

• they promoted national economic growth.
•  they reinforced the authority of business contracts.
• they increased the power of the federal government over states.
• they established the power of states over the federal government.

Which style of music was the creation of African American slaves?

• opera
• ballads
• classical
• spiritual

In the early 1800s, all of these were American symbols except

• US Flag
• Capitol Building
• Uncle Sam
• Statue of Liberty

Which of these led to the end of an era and the beginning of political divisions in the United States?

• The War of 1812
• the election of 1824
• James Monroe's presidency
• John Marshall's Supreme Court

What gave early American art its individual identity?

• the use of abstract forms
• the unique subject matter
• the depressing images of life 
• the popular use of religious symbols