Sectionalism and Monroe Presidency Quiz

How did the US gain Florida?

• It was given to President Monroe

• The US won it after a lengthy war

• The US bought Florida for $5 million

• It was given to us because of the Monroe Doctrine

How did Congress help American industry after the War of 1812?

• it closed all banks and started a national bank

• it encouraged businesses to sell British goods

• it lowered taxes

• it passed a protective tariff, making foreign goods more expensive

What effect did sectionalism have on the Era of Good Feelings?

• it divided the nation and made unity of the nation difficult

• citizens were more patriotic and proud of their country

• it strengthened all of the political parties

• it weakened state power

Which of the following led to creation of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Americans wanted to begin setting up colonies in Africa

• Americans feared they would lose Florida and the Louisiana Territory

• Americans wanted to end the threat of European countries against the Americas

• President Monroe wanted to strengthen isolationism started by George Washington

Which country did the US get Florida from?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Cuba

The northern economy was based on _____.

• agriculture

• subsistence farming

• cattle farming

• manufacturing

Which of the following would President Monroe view as a violation of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Mexico invading Canada

• Australia revolting against England

• Spain attacking England

• European countries trying to colonize South America

During sectionalism, three leaders developed in each region. Which one was a congressmen from Kentucky (west).

• John Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

• Henry Clay

Which sectional leader supported the right to own slaves?

• John Calhoun

• Henry Clay

• Daniel Webster

Which of the sectional leaders was also the leader of the War Hawks?

• John Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

• Henry Clay