The "Era of Good Feelings"

James Monroe's presidency led to a vibrant nationalism that superseded partisan politics. This time period was called...

• "The Era of Good Feelings"

• "The Era of Reform"

• "The Industrial Age"

Answer explanation

The Second Bank of the United States (BUS) set policies that controlled the America's national economy

• true

• false

Answer explanation

True

What precedent did the Tariff of 1816 set?

• a liberalization trend in U.S. trade

• a protective trend in U.S. trade.

Answer explanation

a PROTECTIVE trend

Check ALL the Reasons for Westward Expansion in America

• improved land routes (like the Cumberland Rd)

• cheap land

• The defeat of the Native American Indians

Answer explanation

Which of the following IS NOT TRUE about the Tallmadge Amendment?

• set out a plan for gradual emancipation in Missouri

• all children born after Missouri's admission to the Union will be born free

• The Senate PASSED the amendment

Answer explanation

The senate DID NOT PASS the amendment

Which of the following IS NOT TRUE about the Missouri Compromise?

• Congress agreed to admit Missouri as a FREE state

• Maine was admitted as a FREE state

• Slavery was prohibited north of 36º 30' line

Answer explanation

Missouri was a SLAVE state

In McCulloch vs Maryland, what Constitutional clause determined that Congress had the right to form a National Bank?

• the "Necessary and Proper" clause

• the "Elastic" clause

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In McCulloch vs Maryland, what Constitutional clause determined states could not tax the national government?

• the "Confrontation" clause

• the "Supremacy" clause

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The supreme court case of McCulloch vs Maryland important for us to understand because it defined federalism

• true

• false

Answer explanation

Article 1, section 8, clause 3 of the constitution is referring to what type of trade?

• intrastate commerce

• interstate commerce

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