3B History

What is a tariff?

• A tariff is a type of trade agreement.
• A tariff is a subsidy for local businesses.
• A tariff is a regulation on domestic production.
• A tariff is a tax on imports.

What was the main form of taxation during the early part of US History?

• Property tax on land
• Income tax on wages
• Tariffs on imported goods
• Sales tax on goods

What did the Tariff of 1828 do?

• It imposed high tariffs on imported goods to protect Northern industries.
• It lowered tariffs on imported goods to support Southern agriculture.
• It established a national bank to regulate trade.
• It eliminated tariffs on all foreign goods.

What is nullification?

• Nullification is the process of amending the Constitution.
• Nullification refers to the ability of the federal government to override state laws.
• Nullification is the idea that states can invalidate federal laws.
• Nullification is a term used for the process of electing state officials.

What did the Tariff of 1832 do?

• The Tariff of 1832 was a tax on Southern cotton exports.
• The Tariff of 1832 reduced tariff rates and aimed to address the grievances of Southern states.
• The Tariff of 1832 eliminated all tariffs in the United States.
• The Tariff of 1832 increased tariffs on imported goods.

What is the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution?

• The Supremacy Clause asserts that federal laws take precedence over state laws.

• The Supremacy Clause is a provision that only applies to international treaties.
• The Supremacy Clause allows states to override federal laws.
• The Supremacy Clause states that state laws are superior to the Constitution.

What was the 3/5th's Compromise?

• The 3/5th's Compromise allowed states to ignore federal laws.
• The 3/5th's Compromise was a law to abolish slavery.
• The 3/5th's Compromise counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for congressional representation.

• The 3/5th's Compromise was a treaty with foreign nations.

What was the Oregon Trail?

• A scenic hiking trail in Oregon.
• A famous battle site during the Civil War.
• A modern highway connecting Oregon to California.
• The Oregon Trail was a major route for American pioneers traveling to the western United States in the 19th century.

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• An agreement that allowed California to enter as a slave state only.
• A treaty that divided the Louisiana Territory between France and Spain.
• A law passed in 1850 to abolish slavery in all states.
• The Missouri Compromise was a 1820 agreement that allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state, establishing a boundary for slavery in the Louisiana Territory.

What was the conclusion of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico gained control over Texas and California.
• The U.S. acquired vast territories from Mexico.
• The war ended with a treaty that favored Mexico.
• The U.S. withdrew all troops from Mexican territory.