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WorksheetsSocial Studies Alive! Chapter 13
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800s?
few waterways
desert landscapes
poor transportation
unexplored wilderness
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
In the early 1800s, all of these were American symbols except:
the U.S. flag.
the Capitol building.
the Uncle Sam figure.
the Statue of Liberty.
Which of these led to the end of an era and the beginning of political divisions in the United States?
the War of 1812
the election of 1824
James Monroe's presidency
. John Marshall's Supreme Court
How did James Fenimore Cooper contribute to American culture?
He wrote books about the American frontier.
He told tales of his wilderness adventures.
He drew illustrations of American plants and animals.
He composed songs that portrayed life on southern plantations.
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
According to Henry Clay, what role did government have in encouraging economic growth?
building community housing
producing goods and services
owning stores and businesses
funding transportation projects
Which of these men used America’s growing importance in the world as a theme of his poetry?
Thomas Cole
Gilbert Stuart
John James Audubon
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
What was the setting of Washington Irving’s American folktales?
western frontier
upstate New York
southern plantations
. Boston, Massachusetts
