WorksheetsUnit 3, Quiz #3: A Growing Sense of Nationhood
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live?
in the southern states
in the New England states
west of the Mississippi River
east of the Appalachian Mountains
What marked what was known as the Era of Good Feelings?
a strong sense of national unity
a rapid increase in immigration
the elimination of political parties
the expansion of national alliances
What was a goal of Henry Clay’s American System?
to abolish slavery
to promote economic growth
to create a strong military force
to establish treaties with American Indians
Which was a major disagreement between John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster?
the authority of the Supreme Court
the role of business in the economy
the rights of states to defy federal authority
the role of the executive branch of government
Which economic system, based on private ownership, did Henry Clay promote?
socialism
capitalism
communism
liberalism
All of these characterize John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800s except:
they promoted national economic growth.
they reinforced the authority of business contracts
they increased the power of the federal government over states.
they established the power of states over the federal government.
Which style of music was the creation of African American slaves?
opera
ballads
classical
spirituals
What gave early American art its individual identity?
the use of abstract forms
the unique subject matter
the depressing images of life
the popular use of religious symbols
As the United States developed its own national identity, which of these values did many Americans hold?
dominance
conformity
compassion
individualism
What is capitalism?
when capital cities get unequal treatment
an economic system in which people produce good for a profit
a political manuever
a system where wealth is shared between everyone
What came out of the American System?
a drop in protective tariffs
A transcontinental railroad system
Improved roads & canals
movies & hot dogs
