3rd Quarter Review

The Monroe Doctrine established the principle that: 

• American cannot trade with other nations

• Russia must turn Alaska over to the U.S.

• Latin American goods will be taxed at a higher rate than other goods

• The Eastern Hemisphere (ex: Europe) cannot re-colonize nor interfere with the Western Hemisphere

All were major causes of the War of 1812, EXCEPT

• Impressment 

• Natives allying with the British to reclaim U.S. land

• British raising taxes on all goods purchased by Americans

• Trade interference and disputes with Great Britain and France

What were the major effects of the Indian Removal Act

• Natives moved to the northern states, and aided in factories, as they were unwanted in the south

• Natives were no longer able to trade with the Americans, thus hurting the economy 

• America became white dominated

• Few natives remained in the eastern side of the U.S.. The native culture and people were further diminished 

How did the Whiskey Rebellion display the strength the federal government?

• Congress changed the Constitution.

• The Executive Branch (President Washington) led troops to put an end to the rebellion.

• Farmers were allowed to grow more corn to produce more whiskey.

• Farmers lost their land and were thrown in jail.

Draw your favorite animal

Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the three branches of government checks and balances system? 

• Legislative Branch makes law, Judicial Branch verifies laws are constitutional, and the Executive Branch executes law

• The Executive Branch makes law, Supreme Court verifies laws are constitutional, and the Legislative Branch executes law

• Supreme Court makes law, Congress verifies laws are constitutional, and the president executes law

• Legislative Branch makes law, The Executive Branch verifies laws are constitutional, and the Supreme Court executes law

Which of the following is NOT a major motive for Americas settling in the west? 

• To find gold 

• Americans feared Mexico would take over the North America, if they did not settle in the west

• For new job opportunities 

• Congress promised land to settlers

How did the U.S. acquire the region in the green?

• The U.S. gained this region through Andrew Jackson's raid, urging the Spanish to release its claims on the land

• The U.S. gained this region through purchasing it from Great Britain, in the Treaty of Oregon

• The U.S. gained this region in the Treaty of Gaudalupe-Hidalgo, ending the Mexican War

• The U.S. gained this territory through purchasing it from Russian

In the 1800s, what was the most significant economic impact of the transcontinental railroad? 

• Expanding trade and travel nationwide

• Eliminating overseas trade with Europe

• Decreased the influence of big business

• Allowed for the country to rebuild post civil war

Why was Jefferson conflicted in purchasing the Louisiana Territory? 

• He supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution, but had to use implied power to make the purchase

• Congress did not support the purchase, as they thought it would put the U.S. in too much debt

• It violated the Bill of Rights 

• He believed the government should be hands-off in the economy