Tri 2 Exam (24-25) MOD

Why was President Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Monroe was elected unanimously in both elections
• The government reduced taxes, and people save more money
• The economy expanded, and people felt great pride in the country

Following the victory over Great Britain in the War of 1812, the United States experienced a period of ________________ where people felt great pride and loyalty to their country as a whole.

• nationalism
• patriotism
• regionalism

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• to help newly independent countries establish democratic governments
• to convince European countries to give up existing colonies in Latin America
• to prevent European countries from establishing new colonies in Latin America

How would the newly built roads and canals help foster nationalism, according to Henry Clay?

• They employed people from different regions in their construction.
• They allowed for faster transport of soldiers to put down rebellions in different regions.
• They united different regions of the country by making communication, trade, and travel easier.

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

• to maintain the balance of free and slave states
• to encourage the growth of slavery
• to end slavery gradually

Why did many of the proposals made by President John Quincy Adams fail to become law?

• Many members of Congress supported more internal improvements.
• Supporters of Andrew Jackson opposed the proposals in Congress.
• Many members of Congress supported more nationalist policies.

In the 1824 presidential election, _________________ failed to become president despite winning the popular vote.

• Henry Clay
• Andrew Jackson
• James Monroe

Which president's popularity with the "common man" changed politics?

• Martin Van Buren
• Andrew Jackson
• John Quincy Adams

Which of the following describes why Jackson’s supporters questioned the legitimacy of the 1824 election?

• the outcome ignored the legitimacy of the election of 1824
• the winner of the popular vote did not become president
• the nominating committees determined the results in secrecy

In the early 1800s, voting rights expanded to include more

• Women
• White Men
• Free Black Men