APUSH ~ 4.3 - Politics and Regional Interests -Heilmer's History

Which political party strongly opposed the War of 1812?

• Democratic Party

• Whigs

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

Answer explanation

The Federalists strongly opposed the War of 1812.

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 on the credibility of the Federalists?

• It led to their complete dissolution

• It diminished their credibility

• It had no impact on their credibility

• It increased their credibility

Answer explanation

The outcome of the War of 1812 diminished the credibility of the Federalists.

Which of the following was a weakness exposed in the United States during the War of 1812?

• Tallmadge Amendment

• Inadequate systems of infrastructure and transportation. Lack of reliable source of credit.

• Westward Expansion

• No American System

Answer explanation

The weakness exposed in the United States during the War of 1812 was inadequate systems of infrastructure and transportation.

Which policy was proposed by Henry Clay as a solution to the weaknesses exposed in the United States?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• American System

• Emancipation Proclamation

Answer explanation

The American System was proposed by Henry Clay to address the weaknesses in the United States. It aimed to promote economic growth through protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements.

Which of the following was NOT a part of Henry Clay's American System?

• Expansion of slavery

• Federally funded internal improvements

• Federal tariffs

• National Bank of the United States

Answer explanation

Expansion of slavery was not a part of Henry Clay's American System.

Which presidents objected to the policies concerning roads and canals proposed by Henry Clay?

• John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• James Madison and James Monroe

• George Washington and John Adams

Answer explanation

James Madison and James Monroe objected to Henry Clay's policies on roads and canals.

What was the proposed solution by Henry Clay to the regional tensions caused by westward expansion?

• Compromise of 1850

• Monroe Doctrine

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Missouri Compromise

Answer explanation

The proposed solution to the regional tensions caused by westward expansion was the Missouri Compromise. It aimed to maintain a balance between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

What was the purpose of the Tallmadge Amendment?

• To ban slavery in Missouri after 25 years

• To admit Maine as a slave state

• To expand slavery in Missouri

• To establish the 36° 30' line in the Louisiana Purchase territory

Answer explanation

The purpose of the Tallmadge Amendment was to ban slavery in Missouri after 25 years.

What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise?

• All states became free states

• Maine became a slave state

• Missouri became a free state

• Established the 36° 30' line in the Louisiana Purchase territory

Answer explanation

The Missouri Compromise established the 36° 30' line in the Louisiana Purchase territory.

What was the purpose of establishing the 36° 30' line in the Louisiana Purchase territory?

• To determine the boundary between the United States and Mexico

• To divide the territory into equal parts for settlement

• To separate free states from slave states

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes

Answer explanation

The purpose of establishing the 36° 30' line in the Louisiana Purchase territory was to separate free states from slave states.