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Why did Alexander Hamilton think a national bank would strengthen the central government?
The bank would help provide stability for the US economy.
The bank would create a monopoly that would eliminate state banks.
The bank would encourage foreign competition for manufactured goods.
The bank would have the power to regulate interstate commerce.
Which of the following is the best example of an early US struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
The XYZ Affair
The War of 1812
The Barbary Wars
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that -
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican Party?
The Democratic-Republicans favored the expansion of a strong national government.
The Democratic-Republicans supported strict restrictions on immigration.
The Democratic-Republicans supported the use of tariffs
The Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights and the rights of the common man.
The organization of the first US political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
The election of George Washington to a second term as president
The establishment of the First bank of the United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?
Great Britain lost control of Canada
The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory
The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.
Great Britain stopped the practice of impressment
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
-George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of US foreign policy?
To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
To avoid being drawn into European wars
To use trade embargoes to stay neutral
To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade
The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European Power.
-President James Monroe, message to Congress, 1823
What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?
To strengthen political alliances with European allies
To address European competition for natural resources
To increase US military readiness for European expansionism
To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government . . . . It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.
-President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796
The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid -
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
being a part of a global trade network
establishing US territories overseas
allowing US citizens to emigrate
The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington's Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist Papers
In which court case was the US principle of judicial review established?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Responsibility: Second President of the United States
Courage: Defending Redcoats at the Boston Massacre Trial
Perseverance: Negotiating the Treaty of Paris
This list refers to the contributions of which Founding Father?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Jay
Cause: ? -----> Effect: The War of 1812
Which action completes this graphic organizer?
French naval attacks on US harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the United States
French embargoes on trade with the United States
British impressment of US sailors
Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Samuel Adams and John Adams
Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
The Monroe Doctrine said what?
The U.S. would no longer allow foreign alliances
The U.S wanted to be friends with all foreign countries.
The U.S. wanted to fight the Native Americans over the territory claims.
The U.S. would no longer allow foreign nations to settle in the Western Hemisphere
Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?
Gadsen Purchase
Spanish Florida
Ohio River Valley
Louisiana Purchase
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became President?
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to-
the creation of reservations for American Indians
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
a compromise over slavery in western territories
The decision in Marbury V. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerece
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
Upheld the power of the Electoral college to choose the vice president
DECISION: The Federal government has the power over the states to regulate interstate commerce. Federal ferry license prevails over a State Ferry License (no NY monopoly)
Gideon v Wainwright
McCulloch v Maryland
Marbury v Madison
Gibbons v Ogden
1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal law. It confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.
Worcester v Georgia
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v Ogden
______ was the 4th President of the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
Andrew Jackson
The Louisiana Territory was acquired in _____.
1776
1787
1803
1812
Jefferson sent ________ to explore the newly added land from the Louisiana Purchase.
Christopher Columbus
James Madison
Zebulon Pike
Lewis and Clark
The governing principle of _______ was established by Marbury v. Madison.
Freedom of Speech
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
The _______ was when Thomas Jefferson took over as president from John Adams.
Revolution of 1800
7 Years War
Battle of Yorktown
Louisiana Purchase
The United States was insulted by France when they refused to listen to peace talks and demanded a bribe and a loan. This event was called _____.
Shay's Rebellion
The XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition Acts.
laissez-faire
The court case "Gibbons vs Ogden" was all about...
the amount of taxes that the state can pass on the federal government
The executive ability of the President to veto Russian policies that he finds disapproving.
The regulate of interstate commerce
The denial of representation in british parliament
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
Why was the War of 1812 fought?
So the 13 colonies could win independence.
No taxation without representation!
Britain was violating American maritime rights.
To free the slaves.
Treaty with Spain
1. America gains Florida
2.Spain gives up claims to Oregon
3. Set a boundary line between Spain and the U.S.
Treaty of 1818
Rush-Bagot Agreement
Adams-Onis Treaty
American foreign policy under President James Monroe
1. Europe stays out of the Western Hemisphere
2. No new colonies for Europe in the Western Hemisphere
3. Latin American countries will stay independent
Adams-Onis Treaty
Monroe Doctrine
Missouri Compromise
Led by Thomas Jefferson, wanted less federal government, agriculture economy, no federal bank
Northwest Ordinance
Federalists
Democrat-Republican Party
Intolerable Acts
Law establishing a way for admitting new states to the U.S., territories govern themselves
Northwest Ordinance
Federalists
Democrat-Republican Party
Intolerable Acts
Supported Constitution, believed it created a more stable union, Alexander Hamilton’s and James Madison
Northwest Ordinance
Federalists
Democrat-Republican Party
Intolerable Acts
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s expedition was primarily significant because -
it laid the groundwork for future Americans to begin colonizing the west
it resulted in the discovery several species of animals and plants not yet scientifically cataloged
. the American spirit of adventure and discovery was on display
. the American spirit of adventure and discovery was on display
Which constitutional principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt?
Full faith and credit
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial review
Francis Scott Key wrote which of these?
Federalist Papers
Common Sense
Star Spangled Banner
Battle Hymn of the Republic
The Treaty of Ghent ended which conflict?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
French and Indian War
French Revolution
Which of these is an example of LOOSE construction?
Federalists; interpreting the Constitution word for word
Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution word for word
Federalists; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit
Democratic Republicans; interpreting the Constitution however they saw fit
What is another name for the "Necessary and Proper" clause?
Federalist Clause
Principle Clause
Elastic Clause
Republicanism
Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?
Gadsen Purchase
Spanish Florida
Ohio River Valley
Louisiana Purchase
Which of these was an attempt at keeping the peace and equality between slave states and free states?
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Louisiana Purchase
Battle of New Orleans
Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings?
The United States ceded territory to Great Britain in an attempt to avoid war.
There was a renewed sense of nationalism.
Evangelical revivalists challenged religious traditionalists.
Many states called for a restructuring of the federal government.
Which action completes this diagram?
oversee state government agencies
regulate the creation of new businesses
establish a national bank
eliminate protective tariffs
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*The Whiskey Rebellion
*The Bank of the United States
The Alien and Sedition Acts
*Marbury v. Madison
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This list provides examples of-
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over-
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
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The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
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Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington's Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist Paper
The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to-
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
Which of the following are major characteristics during the era of Andrew Jackson?
Disagreements with Great Britain over the violation of civil rights and taxation without representation
Conflict over states rights with South Carolina and the burning of Washington D.C. in 1812
The elimination of the National Bank charter and the removal of eastern Native Americans
Arguments between southern plantation owners and northern abolitionists leading to the ratification of the 13th Amendment
Which of the following are major characteristics during the era of Andrew Jackson?
Justice for American Indian groups
Political machines control elections
Greater democracy for the common man
Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies
Which historical era completes the chart above?
Civil War
Second Great Awakening
Reconstruction
Age of Jackson
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
The Second Bank of the United States was controversial because-
the President issued an executive order to establish the bank
the U.S. Treasury alone sets all government monetary policies
the House of Representatives has the sole authority to raise revenue
the Constitution does not specifically empower Congress to create a bank
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
One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by-
recognizing a woman's right to vote
permitting free African Americans to vote
eliminating property qualifications for voting
extending citizenship to American Indian tribes
The campaign poster above would be best describing which of the following?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
James Monroe
Which of the following do you think the above cartoon of President Andrew Jackson best reflects the opinion of his opponents?
The executive branch had become too powerful
The president had become too sympathetic to the common man
The spoil system had failed to improve the government
The President believed in strict construction of the Construction
Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is something referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution?"
Jackson was unknown before 1828
Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office
Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections
Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people
How did President Jackson respond to the Supreme Court decision to protect the rights and land of the Cherokee?
He ignored the decision
He obeyed the decision after a delay
He asked states to implement his decision
He called for the impeachment of court justices
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
One goal of the U.S. Congress in passing this act was to-
avoid conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes
provide legal protections for American Indian tribal land ownership
assimilate American Indian tribes into the culture of the United States
use American Indian tribes to push out foreign control of western territories
The proclamation excerpted above was issued during which of these historical events?
Shay's Rebellion
The War of 1812
The Nullification Crisis
The Civil War
In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by-
filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation
ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation
ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with the Cherokee Nation
asking Congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation
Which issue did the Democratic Party support following the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson?
Abolition of slavery
Nullification of laws
Funding for industrialization
Elimination of the national bank
The Cherokee responded to the state of Georgia's attempts to remove them by-
pleading their case against Georgia in court
declaring war against the Georgia government
moving peacefully from Georgia to the West
signing a treaty allowing them to stay in Georgia
Tecumseh's statement illustrates the many Native Americans--
wanted to be relocated to reservations
were opposed to moving from their land
sought fair compensation for their land
wanted to conquer new territory
The account above is told from the point of view of-
a southern slave
a Native American
an indentured servant
a Chinese immigrant
The election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 had a lasting impact on which of the following political parties?
Republican
Democrat
Whig
Federalist
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
the rich and well-born.
Native Americans.
the common people.
states' rights supporters.
F
G
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J
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G
H
J
F
G
H
J
F
G
H
J
A Equal Pay
B Own Property
C A Public Education
D Vote
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
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A Temperance
B Abolitionism
C Second Great Awakening
D Transcendentalism
