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WorksheetsNew Republic to Jackson
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 16mins
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
The abolition of consumption taxes
The establishment of a national bank
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over--
how the nation should develop economically
whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine
hot the nation should admit new states
Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial Settlements
protective tafiffs
permanent alliances
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to--
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
decide the outcome of contested election results
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it -
upheld the power of the electoral college to choose the vice president.
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court.
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
The immigration of Europeans to the Unites States must be discouraged
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?
Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?
Can a state overturn federal law?
In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Jackson responded to this decision by--
filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation
ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation.
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Boston Tea Party
War of 1812
Civil War
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
The use of federal paper currency increased
Manufacturing increased
Agricultural imports increased
What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?
To persuade American Indians to become farmers
To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
To gain access to important rivers
Which accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is shown on the map as Unorganized Territory?
The conquest of Mexican territory
The purchase of Louisiana from France
The cession of Florida territory from Spain
Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?
The U.S. would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies.
The U.S. would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere.
These speakers are debating an issue that eventually became known as the
Monroe Doctrine
Nullification Crisis
Which of the follow best describes the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Acts that limited the freedom of speech and alien citizenship.
This was the time when the French sent those dudes over to extort money from us.
The acts that eventually ended in the creation of the federalist and republican parties.
laws that were supported by Jefferson and Madison.
The XYZ Affair controversy happened because....
the French attacked American ships
the British refused to meet American diplomats
French diplomats demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats
the British were forcing Americans to join their navy
What does Embargo mean?
impose your will on another country
impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity)
To send something to another place
To move something
Who was the Commander during the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
General Patton
George Washington
U.S. sailors captured and forced to fight for the British Navy is called what?
Active duty
Impressment
Slavery
Honor
Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?
The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs
The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver currency
The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy
The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries
Congressional leaders such as Henry Clay tried to protect American manufacturing interests by which of the following ways?
Lowering the tariffs on southern factory owners
Forcing northern businesses to hire Americans
Implementing high tariffs on foreign goods
Establishing protective tariffs on agricultural goods
During the Jackson era, Native Americans were relocated to reservation lands on what became known as the-
Sand Creek Massacre
Trail of Tears
Indian Resettlement
Homestead March
What does the word secession mean?
Leaving the Union
Joining the Union
Taxing imports and exports
Declaring a law unconstitutional
Which area on the map was acquired by the United States to secure land for a Southern railroad?
Texas Annexation
Gadsden Purchase
Mexican Cession
Oregon Territory
