Unit 3 Review

What did Shays’ Rebellion lead George Washington to conclude and what was his opinion of the Constitutional Convention’s ability to do what was necessary?

• He believed that the Constitutional Convention had to quickly strengthen the state governments or revolts such as Shays’ Rebellion would lead to mob rule. However, he felt the convention’s lack of authority and the self-interest of the federal government would lead to a failure to strengthen the states.

• He believed that the Constitutional Convention had to quickly strengthen the federal government or revolts such as Shays’ Rebellion would lead to mob rule. However, he felt that the convention’s lack of authority and the self-interest of the states would lead to a failure to strengthen the federal government.

• He believed that the Constitutional Convention had to quickly strengthen the federal government or revolts such as Shays’ Rebellion would lead to mob rule. He felt that his personal influence would cause people to accept the convention's authority and allow it to empower the federal government.

• He believed that the Constitutional Convention had to quickly strengthen the state governments or revolts such as Shays’ Rebellion would lead to mob rule. He felt that his personal influence would cause people to accept the convention's authority and allow it to empower the states.

Why did the lack of a declaration of rights in the Constitution concern known Anti-Federalist George Mason?

• He believed the Constitution would allow the federal government to overrule state constitutions

• He believed the Constitution would give the states the power to make laws that contradicted federal law.

• He believed the Constitution would enable larger states to take control of the federal legislature

• He believed the Constitution would eliminate the ability of the states to regulate slavery in their territories

What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?

• to encourage states to ratify the Constitution

• to encourage colonists to fight for independence

• to express support for remaining loyal to England

• to express support for the Articles of Confederation

Why did the United States enact the Northwest Ordinance and try to quickly expand into the Northwest Territory after gaining control of it?

• The southern states wanted to force American Indians to resettle there.

• The southern states wanted to open new lands for cotton cultivation

• The government wanted to sell the land and use the profits to pay its war debts.

• The government wanted to secure the land after prospectors discovered gold.

At the Constitutional Convention, most of the southern delegates desired which policy for including slaves in population counts?.

• They wanted slaves to be counted when determining legislative representation and for determining tax obligations

• They wanted slaves to be left uncounted when determining legislative representation and for determining tax obligations.

• They wanted slaves to be left uncounted when determining legislative representation, but they wanted them to be counted when determining tax obligations

• They wanted slaves to be counted when determining legislative representation, but they wanted them to be left uncounted when determining tax obligations

Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued?

• to slow European efforts to retake the West

• to stop Britain's practice of impressing American sailors

• to preserve the neutrality of international waters

• to prevent European powers from influencing Latin America

How did Thomas Jefferson's actions as president compare to his stated beliefs about presidential power?

• Despite his stated belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, Jefferson went beyond the powers the Constitution explicitly granted the president by approving the purchase of the Louisiana Territory without congressional authorization

• Due to his steadfast belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, Jefferson gained congressional approval for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory as the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president the power to purchase land from a foreign country

• Despite his stated belief in a loose interpretation of the Constitution, Jefferson gained congressional approval for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory as the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president the power to purchase land from a foreign country

• Due to his steadfast belief in a loose interpretation of the Constitution, Jefferson went beyond the powers the Constitution explicitly granted the president by approving the purchase of the Louisiana Territory without congressional authorization

How did subsequent presidents handle the issue addressed by Washington in terms of political parties?

• Subsequent presidents created cabinets of advisers to assist them in policy-making despite Washington's argument that a president should govern unilaterally

• Subsequent presidents aligned themselves with political parties despite the danger that Washington argued political division posed to the future of the nation

• Subsequent presidents entered into formal alliances with other countries despite the danger that Washington argued such alliances posed to the nation's sovereignty

• Subsequent presidents sought to expand the power of the office despite Washington's argument that presidents must adhere to established constitutional limitations

How did the events of the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 impact American politics?

• A high rate of American casualties and a significant loss of land in the battle caused a shift in public sentiment toward isolationism

• The territory gained as a result of the battle disrupted the balance of power in Congress and intensified the nation's sectional divide

• Andrew Jackson became a national hero for his role in the battle, paving the way for his career in public office and eventual presidency

• The British victory in the battle delayed the end of the war, ultimately leading President James Madison to lose his bid for reelection

How did relations with American Indians contribute to the outbreak of the War of 1812?

• The US government believed Britain was supporting American Indians in their efforts to prevent settlement of lands west of the Appalachians

• British efforts to seize Canadian territory to establish new homelands for dislocated American Indians forced the US government to retaliate

• American Indians requested assistance from the US government in preventing British soldiers from encroaching upon their ancestral lands

• Repeated violations of trade agreements with the United States by American Indian groups led to a declaration of war by the US government