Early 1800s America Quiz

In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live?

• in the southern states

• in New England

• west of the Mississippi River

• east of the Appalachian Mountains

Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800s?

• few waterways

• desert landscapes

• poor transportation

• unexplored wilderness

John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster had a major disagreement about

• the authority of the Supreme Court.

• the role of business in the economy.

• the rights of states to defy federal authority.

• the role of the executive branch of government.

Which style of music was created by enslaved African Americans?

• opera

• ballads

• classical

• spirituals

In the early 1800s, all of these were American symbols except

• the U.S. flag.

• the Capitol building.

• the Uncle Sam figure.

• the Statue of Liberty

Which economic system, based on private ownership, did Henry Clay promote?

• socialism

• capitalism

• communism

• liberalism

The Era of Good Feelings ended & the beginning of political divisions in the United States emerged after...

• the War of 1812

• the election of 1824

• James Monroe's presidency

• the McCulloch v. Maryland decision

As the United States developed its own national identity, many Americans came to embrace the value of

• dominance.

• conformity.

• compassion.

• individualism.

The Era of Good Feelings was known as a period in which

• there was a strong sense of national unity.

• international alliances expanded.

• political parties were eliminated.

• there was a rapid increase in immigration.

According to Henry Clay, the government could encourage economic growth by

• building community housing.

• producing goods and services.

• investing in businesses.

• funding transportation projects.