STAAR Quiz #2

Soon after the United States Constitution was adopted, disagreements arose over the proper role of government in the economy. These disagreements led to the development of the first...

• Corporations

• Political Parties

• Cabinet office

• Civil rights movement

When John Marshall was chief Justice, the Supreme Court's interpretations of the Constitution gave power to the..

• Congress to override a presidential veto

• Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress and state laws unconstitutional

• House of Representatives to impeach the President

• President to veto a bill

One reason James Madison and Thomas Jefferson objected to Alexander Hamilton's financial policies was that they believed..

• The establishment of a national bank was unconstitutional

• A laissiez-faire policy would not help the country's economy

• The government should encourage industrial development

• High tariff's were needed to protect America's economic interests

Which geographic advantage did the United States gain by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803?

• Warm-water ports on the Atlantic coast

• Rich fishing areas in the Great Lakes

• Full control of the Mississippi River

• Vast coal reserves in the region wast of Pennsylvania

Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of Social Studies

Which speaks advice is most similar to that given by George Washington in 1796?

• Speaker A

• Speaker B

• Speaker C

• Speaker D

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

• Stake a claim to Mexican territory

• Limit European influence in the Americas

• Force the British out of the Oregon Territory

• Establish full control over Canada

What is one reason for the dramatic decreases in exports in 1807 and from 1810 to 1812?

• A decline in industrial output

• Competition from French merchants

• Military and economic conflicts with Great Britain

• An increase in production and transportation costs

What impact did the Battle of New Orleans have on the United States in 1815?

• It weakened the strength of the US military

• It resolved the issue of British impressment of US ships

• It caused the United States to lose access to the Gulf port

• It boosted a sense of patriotism and unity among US citizens

In the early 1800s, which factor was most important in the development of Northern manufacturing centers?

• Abundance of water power

• Availability of slave labor in the North

• Development of gold mines

• Access to passes through the Appalachian Mountains

Which statement describes a result of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• Farm production decreased

• Slavery in the South increased

• The population of the cities decreased

• Immigration to the United States increased