Social Studies Unit 4: Growth of a young nation

Which of the following was an effect of the Election of 1800?

• It marked the decline of the Democratic-Republican Party

• The adoption of the 12th Amendment

• Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams became President of the U.S.

"Thus, the particular phraseology of the constitution of the United States confirms and strenthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law repugnant to the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument."

Which of the following did this source most likely come from?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Alien & Sedition Acts

• Declaration of Independence

• Adams-Onis Treaty

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"Thus, the particular phraselogy of the constitution of the United States confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law repugnant to the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument."

What precedent was established by this source?

• limited government

• federalism

• judicial review

• seperation of powers

The outcome of Marbury v. Madison centered on what fundamental idea?

• freedom of religion

• checks and balances

• taxation without representation

• rule of law

Which of the foloowing were results of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• Increased trade with France and England

• War with Mexico over Texas annexation

• War with the Barbary States

• increased smuggling across the Border with Canada and reduced shipping exports to Europe

What overall theme does Jefferson seem to stress with Meriwether Lewis?

• The epedition must subdue the Native Americans at any cost.

• The expedition must not disturb the French balance of power.

• The expedition has a political mission with social overtones.

• The expedition has an economic as well as a diplomatic mission.

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During his presidency, what action did Thomas Jefferson take that went against his belief in strict interpretation of the Constitution?

• sending the military to fight the Barbary pirates

• authorizing the Louisiana Purchase

• enforcing the Alien and Sedition Acts

• enacting the Embargo Act of 1807

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the new nation?

• It contributed to the growth of sectionalism because new settlements led to disputes over the expansion of slavery.

• It expanded the wealth of the upper class because land in this area was too expensive for most of the population to purchase.

• It encouraged the growth of manufacturing because the land in this area was ideal for establishing factories.

• It crippled the economy because the cost of internal improvements in the area were higher than anticipated.

From what nation did the United States gain the Louisiana Purchase?

• Britain

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the United States?

• It gave the United States control of the Mississippi River.

• Slavery was outlawed in the new territory.

• The United States was able to sell the land for a large profit.

• It forced Spain to give up all claim to land in North America.