Wayground Review - Quiz 9.1-9.2 (2026)

Which of the following best describes the Era of Good Feelings?

• Intense political strife and bitter partisan divisions.

• A period of strong national unity, economic growth, and reduced political conflict.

• Widespread social unrest and numerous violent rebellions.

• A decline in American nationalism and an increase in sectionalism.

Which of the following were key aspects of James Monroe's presidency? (select ALL that apply)

• promoted the acquisition of Florida

• promoted closer ties to Latin America

• presided during the Era of Good Feelings.

• presided over the victory in the War of 1812

Which of the following describes the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To establish free trade agreements with European nations.

• To encourage European colonization of South America.

• To warn European powers against establishing colonies in the Americas.

• To form a military alliance with European nations against Russia.

Simón Bolívar is best known for...

• Leading the independence movements of several South American countries.

• Fighting against the United States during the War of 1812.

• Inventing the cotton gin and revolutionizing the Southern economy.

• Negotiating the Louisiana Purchase with France.

What is nationalism?

• a feeling of pride & loyalty to a nation instead of regional interests

• a philosophical belief in individual rights and freedoms above all else

• loyalty toward the interests of one's own region over the interests of the whole country

• an economic system focused on free trade and open markets between all countries.

Which of the following statements best describes the Monroe Doctrine?

• An invitation to European nations to colonize lands in the Americas.

• The U.S. can take over any territories previously occupied by a European nation.

• A warning to European powers that they are not to view the Americas as locations of future colonization.

• The U.S. will no longer look to control territories that had previously been owned by European nations.

Why did American leaders support Latin American struggles for independence in the early 1820s?

• Latin America nations had supported the U.S. during the American Revolution.

• The struggles of Latin American nations reminded U.S. leaders of our fight for independence.

• The U.S. hoped to colonize Spain.

• Spain was acting against the Monroe Doctrine.

Who promoted to the American System?

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• Simon Bolivar

• John James Audubon

Which of the following best describes the American System?

• a series of measures intended to make the U.S. economically self-sufficient

• promoted states' rights and limited the power of the federal government

• expanded slavery into new territories and protected the Southern economy

• established free trade with European nations and expanded colonization

Southerners argued against this part of the American System because it supported the industries of the North at the expense of the common man in the South.

• Protective Tariff

• Erie Canal

• Cumberland Road

• Bank of the United States