A Growing Sense of Nationhood

In the early 1800's, 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 1800's?

• 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 US flag

• the capitol building

• the Uncle Same 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 and 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 it 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

Which statement does NOT describe John Marshall's Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800's?

• They promoted national economic growth

• They reinforced the authority of business contracts

• They increased the power of the federal government over states

• They established the power of states over the federal government