What impact did the cotton gin have on the South's economy?

it increased the South's dependence on slave labor

It decreased the South's dependence on foreign trade.

It led to the end of the plantation system.

It made the South more industrialized than the North.

Which of the following can be attributed to the presidency of Andrew Jackson?

the return of the 2-party system

the secession of the Confederate states

more regulations favorable to Eastern business elites

the end of the Federalist Party

President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, despite the fact that the Constitution does not specifically grant the president power to acquire new territory. Given the fact that Jefferson held to a strict interpretation of the Constitution, his decision to acquire Louisiana is seen by many historians as

inconsistent with Jefferson’s past views.

consistent with the views Jefferson originally held concerning the Constitution.

dishonest, considering he did not notify Congress of his decision.

supportive of arguments Jefferson made when he was secretary of state under President Washington.

“The position of the United States is quite clear. If any foreign power attempts to claim territory in the Americas, this nation will view such action as an act of aggression. No longer is this hemisphere a land to be conquered by European tyrants.” U.S. Public Official, 1820 The above quote is MOST LIKELY referring to

the Declaration of Independence

Jacksonian Democracy can BEST be described as

a system of government in which even poorer white men have a voice in their government.

government that favors an elite few.

representative government in which property owners are the only ones that vote

democracy based on equality, regardless of social standing, gender or race.

As a result of the War of 1812, U.S. manufacturing

survived but no longer dominated world trade.

ceased to exist until after the war.

The Monroe Doctrine was meant to

protect U.S. interests in the Americas from European threats.

invite European nations to establish settlements in the Louisiana Territory.

end negotiations with the French over western territories.

invited European nations to establish settlements in the LA Territory.

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes Lewis and Clark’s contribution to westward expansion?

“Their brave journey opened our eyes and gave U.S. leaders vision for occupying the Pacific Northwest.”

“While it may have cost them their lives, their brave stand at the Alamo helped secure the freedom of Texas and eventually open the entire southwest to U.S. expansion.”

"Thanks to their gold discovery, California did not have to wait as long as it would have for statehood."

"Their defeat of the Cherokee eliminated the threat of Native Americans attacking white settlers thereby opening up the 'West.'"

What effect did the Erie Canal have?

New York’s economy grew because the canal allowed manufacturers to ship products more easily.

It hurt New York because other cities could better compete with it economically.

It discouraged western migration.

Steam-powered boats were no longer useful because the canal encouraged land travel

Which phrase correctly describes the goal of abolitionism?

To immediately end slavery without compensation to Southern slaveholders

To gradually eliminate slavery while providing the Southern economy time to adjust

To maintain the balance between free states and slave states to preserve the Union

To relocate slaves to colonies in Africa where they could avoid racial discrimination

Which of the following was a major area of concern for George Washington during his presidency?

relations with Great Britain and France

problems with the Articles of Confederation.

What was the significance of the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion during the presidency of George Washington?

The outcome confirmed the power of the federal government to enforce the law.

The outcome created tensions that resulted in the War of 1812.

The outcome sparked the development of the first political parties.

The outcome ended Alexander Hamilton’s influence on domestic policy.

What was President John Adams’s GREATEST foreign policy challenge?

Maintaining neutrality with Britain and France

Preventing Russian trading posts on the west coast of the United States

Resisting Spanish attempts to recapture colonies in Latin America

Relocating Native American tribes to make room for westward expansion

From President James Monroe's 1823 address to Congress (the Monroe Doctrine): The American continents. . . are not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . . . We should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. From the words above, it is clear that President Monroe's primary intention was to

maintain the security of the United States.

encourage U.S. territorial expansion.

form alliances with European colonial powers.

help Latin American nations achieve independence

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

Limit European influence in the Americas

Stake a claim to Mexican territory

Force the British out of the Oregon Territory

Establish full control over Canada

On December 24, 1814, The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. Which statement BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812?

Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.

Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana.

The United States won control of Canada from Britain.

American businesses became dependent on imports from Britain

The Election of 1800 was significant because it

was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in U.S. history.

played a major role in America's acquisition of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

gave the Federalists control of the executive and legislative branches of the United States government.

marked the beginning of the era known as "Jacksonian Democracy"

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