Topic 5 Test Review

In what way does this image relate to Tecumseh’s opinion about the relationship between American Indians and white settlers?

• It shows the cultural exchange supported by Tecumseh.

• It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.

• It shows American Indians learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.

• It shows whites taking advantage of American Indians, which Tecumseh resented.

What were TWO of the causes of the War of 1812?

• Britain arming American Indians

• Britain attacking New Orleans

• Britain banning trade with the United States

• Britain seizing American ships

Which of President Jefferson’s actions did NOT reflect his belief that the federal government had only those powers spelled out in the Constitution?

• the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

• the elimination of the whiskey tax

• the cutting of federal spending

• the reduction in the size of the U.S. Army

Why were northern states in favor of Hamilton’s protective tariff?

• The tariff protected northern manufacturers from paying any additional fees when exporting their products.

• The tariff allowed northern manufacturers to charge higher prices for their products.

• The tariff made products produced in the North less expensive than imported products.

• The tariff had less of an effect on businesses in the North than it did on those in the South.

Read the excerpt.

“On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which provided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.” Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?

• Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.

• Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.

• Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.

• By ratifying the treaty, the Senate confirmed that presidents have the power to purchase land.

What caused conflicts between white settlers and American Indians during the early 1800s? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• the Treaty of Greenville

• Britain’s support of American Indians

• disagreements over land use

• competition for natural resources

Why did Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

• The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade posed a threat to slavery in the South.

• The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations.

• The Democratic Republicans felt manufacturing and trade would corrupt the nation and give power only to the wealthy.

• The Democratic Republicans believed manufacturing and trade would reduce agricultural production and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.

How did Hamilton attempt to create a stable economic system? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• by cutting the federal budget

• by establishing a national bank

• by introducing a ban on imported goods

• by placing a tax on liquor

The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the...

• decline of the Federalist Party’s control of Congress and the presidency.

• demand for and eventual ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.

• claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.

• increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.

Study the illustration.

Which of the issues that eventually led to the War of 1812 does this illustration show?

• the American trade embargo

• the impressment of American sailors

• the British blockade of American ports

• Option 4the British support of American Indians