Revolutionary War-Civil War

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The offices described in this chart were created by

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presidential appointment

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Which department would be involved in monitoring conflict between nations that are allies of the United States?

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State Department

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Why would a strict interpretation of the Constitution have prevented Thomas Jefferson from moving forward with the Louisiana Purchase?

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It would have kept him from acquiring the land because there was no specific provision for acquiring land in the Constitution.

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What did Jefferson consider more important than constitutionality in making this decision? Options: his popularity with the American people, removing all foreign landowners from America, eradicating slavery in the new territory, providing for future growth of the nation

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providing for future growth of the nation

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The Louisiana Purchase led directly to the

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Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Which of the following was an outcome of the War of 1812? Options: an upsurge in American nationalism, the signing of Jay's Treaty, increased tensions with Spain, the establishment of a new American navy

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an upsurge in American nationalism

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Congressmen who pushed for the war with Great Britain were referred to as

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War Hawks

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General _____ rose to national prominence following his victory at the Battle of New Orleans.

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Jackson

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Which of the following best explains why it was so important to opponents of slavery that Missouri not enter the Union as a slave state?
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Missouri had a higher population of enslaved workers than any other territory.
Most of the country's enslaved workers were purchased in markets in Missouri.
They did not believe that Missouri should have the same rights as the original states.
Its entry would upset the balance between the slave and free states in the Senate.

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Its entry would upset the balance between the slave and free states in the Senate.

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Which other state was created as a result of Missouri's admission to the Union?

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Maine