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New Republic to Jackson

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

a)

The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

b)

The abolition of consumption taxes

c)

The establishment of a national bank

2.

The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans emerged as separate political parties partly as a result of disagreement over--

a)

how the nation should develop economically

b)

whether to enforce the Monroe Doctrine

c)

hot the nation should admit new states

3.

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

a)

colonial Settlements

b)

protective tafiffs

c)

permanent alliances

4.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to--

a)

strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional

b)

decide the outcome of contested election results

5.

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it -

a)

upheld the power of the electoral college to choose the vice president.

b)

established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court.

6.

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The immigration of Europeans to the Unites States must be discouraged

b)

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

c)

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

7.

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

a)

Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

b)

Can a state overturn federal law?

8.

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--

a)

filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation

b)

ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation.

9.

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

War of 1812

c)

Civil War

10.

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

a)

The use of federal paper currency increased

b)

Manufacturing increased

c)

Agricultural imports increased

11.

What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

a)

To persuade American Indians to become farmers

b)

To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

c)

To gain access to important rivers

12.

Which accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is shown on the map as Unorganized Territory?

a)

The conquest of Mexican territory

b)

The purchase of Louisiana from France

c)

The cession of Florida territory from Spain

13.

Which principle did President James Monroe establish as a cornerstone of American foreign policy?

a)

The U.S. would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies.

b)

The U.S. would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere.

14.

These speakers are debating an issue that eventually became known as the

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Nullification Crisis

15.

Which of the follow best describes the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

Acts that limited the freedom of speech and alien citizenship.

b)

This was the time when the French sent those dudes over to extort money from us.

c)

The acts that eventually ended in the creation of the federalist and republican parties.

d)

laws that were supported by Jefferson and Madison.

16.

The XYZ Affair controversy happened because....

a)

the French attacked American ships

b)

the British refused to meet American diplomats

c)

French diplomats demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats

d)

the British were forcing Americans to join their navy

17.

What does Embargo mean?

a)

impose your will on another country

b)

impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity)

c)

To send something to another place

d)

To move something

18.

Who was the Commander during the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

General Patton

d)

George Washington

19.

U.S. sailors captured and forced to fight for the British Navy is called what?

a)

Active duty

b)

Impressment

c)

Slavery

d)

Honor

20.

Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose renewing the charter for the Second Bank of the United States?

a)

The bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs

b)

The bank did not permit the use of gold and silver currency

c)

The bank had too much power over the economy and favored the wealthy

d)

The bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade and domestic industries

21.

Congressional leaders such as Henry Clay tried to protect American manufacturing interests by which of the following ways?

a)

Lowering the tariffs on southern factory owners

b)

Forcing northern businesses to hire Americans

c)

Implementing high tariffs on foreign goods

d)

Establishing protective tariffs on agricultural goods

22.

During the Jackson era, Native Americans were relocated to reservation lands on what became known as the-

a)

Sand Creek Massacre

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

Indian Resettlement

d)

Homestead March

23.

What does the word secession mean?

a)

Leaving the Union

b)

Joining the Union

c)

Taxing imports and exports

d)

Declaring a law unconstitutional

24.
Which state said they wouldn‘t pay the new tariff and passed the Nullification act?
a)
North Carolina
b)
South Carolina
c)
Virginia
d)
Georgia
25.
What did Jackson do that ended the nullification crisis?
a)
passed a higher tariff
b)
fired his Vice President
c)
burned down every home in South Carolina
d)
threatened to use Army to enforce the law
26.
Which region of the country had a lot of manufacturing?
a)
the north
b)
the south
c)
the west
d)
Alaska
27.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that...
a)
It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
b)
Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
c)
The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
d)
All people in the United States should have the right to vote.
28.

Which area on the map was acquired by the United States to secure land for a Southern railroad?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

Gadsden Purchase

c)

Mexican Cession

d)

Oregon Territory

29.
Which of the following was a result of the California gold rush?
a)
American settlers rebelled against the Mexican government.
b)
Los Angeles became a center of banking, manufacturing, and trade.
c)
California gained enough settlers to apply for statehood.
d)
Thousands of Chinese died from diseases brought by newcomers.