Chapters 8,9,10 History Test

What did the Naturalization Act do?

• The Naturalization Act extended the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years.

• The Naturalization Act abolished citizenship for immigrants.
• The Naturalization Act allowed the President to imprison or expel ‘dangerous’ foreigners during war or invasion.

• The Naturalization Act established a quota system for immigrants.

What did the Alien Enemies Act do?

• The Alien Enemies Act restricted immigration from all countries regardless of conflict.
• The Alien Enemies Act provided financial aid to foreign nationals in the U.S.
• The Alien Enemies Act allowed foreign nationals to become citizens during peacetime.
• The Alien Enemies Act allowed the President to imprison or expel ‘dangerous’ foreigners during war or invasion.

What did the Alien Acts do?

• The Alien Acts established a new government agency for foreign relations.
• The Alien Acts promoted immigration and welcomed foreigners.
• The Alien Acts allowed the President to deport aliens deemed dangerous, even without a declared war.

• The Alien Acts provided citizenship to all immigrants.

What did the Sedition Act do?

• The Sedition Act punished those who spread false or malicious statements about the government.

• The Sedition Act extended the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years.

• The Sedition Act allowed the President to imprison or expel ‘dangerous’ foreigners during war or invasion.

• The Sedition Act promoted free speech.

Which political party supported the Alien and Sedition acts and which opposed them?

• Federalist Party supported; Democratic-Republican Party opposed.
• Democratic Party supported; Republican Party opposed.
• Whig Party supported; Federalist Party opposed.
• Libertarian Party supported; Green Party opposed.

What was the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• A 1820 treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Britain.
• An agreement that transferred Texas from Mexico to the U.S.
• The Adams-Onís Treaty It established the western border during James Monroe’s presidency.

• A treaty that established trade routes between the U.S. and France.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

• The Monroe Doctrine A warning by James Monroe to foreign countries, stating that the Americas were off-limits for colonization.

• A treaty between the U.S. and European nations.
• A law regulating trade between the U.S. and Europe.
• An attempt to resolve the dispute over slavery by banning slavery north of Missouri’s southern boundary, during James Monroe’s presidency.

Explain the Election of 1824, including the issues, resolution, and outcome.

• An attempt to resolve the dispute over slavery by banning slavery north of Missouri’s southern boundary at 36, 30 N, during James Monroe’s presidency.

• The election was resolved by a nationwide recount of votes.
• Andrew Jackson had the most votes but not a majority due to multiple candidates. The decision went to the House of Representatives, where Clay influenced the vote in favor of JQA, creating the "shady deal election"

• Henry Clay won the presidency after the election went to the House.

What did the Southern states call the tariffs passed in 1828 as part of the American System? How did they respond?

• Tariff of Abominations; they attempted to nullify it, and threatened to leave the Union.

• Tariff of Prosperity; they embraced it enthusiastically.
• Tariff of Unity; they ignored it completely.
• Tariff of Freedom; they celebrated its passage.

What was the spoils system?

• A way to distribute land to farmers.
• The spoils system was the practice of handing out government jobs to loyal followers.

• A system for appointing judges based on merit.
• A method of collecting taxes from citizens.