Era of Neutrality Review

Why was neutrality a main point during the first four presidencies in the United States?

• The United States was a brand new country and did not have the strength to get involved in conflict yet.

• The United States was too focused on gaining new territory that they simply did not care about making allies.

• The presidents saw England and France as enemies and wanted to fight both countries, but lacked the resources to be successful.

• The presidents were more concerned about building the American economy and thought a conflict right away would hurt trade relations.

Why was George Washington against a two party system in the American Government?

• He believed He believed two parties were not enough to represent all viewpoints.

• He believed his party should be the only choice in government.

• He believed it would cause division and inhibit compromise.

• He believed the two party system would give too much power to the federal government.

How did the two party system impact John Adams's presidency?

• He was mad about France seizing merchant ships, but decided to stay neutral in the war between France and England.

• He created various policies that had an isolationist approach, but were also directly aimed at his opposing party.

• He decided to create an alliance with England and attack France for seizing merchant ships.

• He created various policies that shifted power to state and local governments and away from the federal government.

Why did Thomas Jefferson pass the Embargo Act of 1807?

• In an attempt to boost the American economy, Jefferson closed off trade with other countries forcing domestic production.

• He was mad at both nations for attacking American merchant ships and wanted to punish them.

• In an attempt to stay neutral and out of the war between France and England, Jefferson stop trade with both nations.

• He passed the Embargo Act in an attempt to make England pay for the Louisiana Purchase.

How did James Madison approach the issues between England and France?

• He created more isolated policies and cut off any contact with England and France until they agreed to end fighting.

• He entered the war between England and France in an attempt to end conflict for both sides.

• He decided to trade with both nations again in order to boost the American economy.

• He refused to trade with either nation unless they recognized American neutrality.

Why was Thomas Jefferson unsure about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

• He was worried about the constitutionality of the purchase.

• He was worried about the significant amount of debt the purchase would cause to the American economy.

• He was worried about encroaching on Native land and did not want to cause conflict.

• He was worried that making the deal with France would create enemies with other countries.

How did Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin influence society?

• Since the cotton gin made the production of cotton more efficient, slavery was non-existent in the US by 1815.

• Although the cotton gin made the production of cotton more efficient, it increased slavery in the United States.

• Although the cotton gin made the production of cotton more efficient, it was very expensive and only the wealthiest plantation owners could afford it.

• With the invention of the cotton gin, the North saw the potential profit and increased cotton production throughout the Northwest Territory.

How were women impacted by United States progress?

• Although women gained the right to vote after the Revolution, they were forced to vote like their husbands.

• Women started voicing concerns right after the Revolution, but still not not hold any power in society or in politics.

• Women gained the same rights and freedoms as white males during the Era of Neutrality.

• Many women held political positions in order to influence the progress of the country at a federal level.

How were African slaves impacted by the progress of the United States?

• African slaves and free blacks were able to find freedom in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

• As the United States progressed, Congress took initiative and abolished slavery in 1807, giving African Americans the same freedoms as white men.

• Through technological advancements and political avoidance at the federal level, slavery continued to divide the nation and spread throughout the south.

• As the United States progressed, many African slaves were freed and reconnected with lost family members.

How were indigenous people of America impacted by United States progress?

• The United States government forced indigenous people to relocate in order to promote growth and expansion from American settlers.

• The United States government made multiple peace treaties with Indigenous tribes to ensure equal rights and protection of tribal land.

• The United States stopped expanding west in order to keep the peace with Indigenous people.

• The United States protected indigenous people from attacks by Britain who was attempting to acquire the land that is present day California.