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The representative from New York who proposed an 1819 amendment prohibiting slavery in Missouri was Multiple choice question.A)Rufus King.B)James Tallmadge Jr.C)Henry Clay.D)John C. Calhoun.E)John Jacob Astor.

B

Of the following groups, support for the Whigs was weakest among Multiple choice question.A)wealthy southern planters.B)substantial New England manufacturers.C)small western farmers.D)aristocratic Americans.E)evangelical Protestants.

C

President Andrew Jackson sought to apply his democratic principles by first targeting Multiple choice question.A)the wealthy New England aristocracy.B)the southern planter class.C)federal officeholders.D)his Whig opponents.E)the Five Civilized Tribes.

C

John C. Calhoun drew his doctrine of nullification ideas from the Multiple choice question.A)Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.B)United States Constitution.C)Missouri Compromise.D)ideas of Madison and Jefferson, and the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution.E)United States Constitution and the Missouri Compromise.

D

In the 1830 Daniel Webster-Robert Hayne debate, Webster considered Hayne's arguments to be an attack on Multiple choice question.A)free states.B)the nation's tariff policies.C)President Jackson's leadership.D)the integrity of the Union.E)the institution of slavery.

D

In the 1830s, the Bank of the United States was opposed by Multiple choice question.A)"soft-money" advocates.B)"hard-money" advocates.C)Henry Clay.D)both "soft-money" advocates and "hard-money" advocates.E)None of these answers is correct.

D

In the early nineteenth century, the westward movement of white Americans was encouraged by all of the following EXCEPT for Multiple choice question.A)the exhaustion of agricultural lands in the East.B)the spread of the plantation system in the South.C)the federal government's policy toward Indian tribes in the West.D)the lure of mineral mining in the mountainous regions of the West.E)the expansion of a slave labor in the South.

D

In 1830, what political figure said, "Our Federal Union—It must be preserved"? Multiple choice question.A)Andrew JacksonB)Robert HayneC)John C. CalhounD)Daniel WebsterE)Henry Clay

A

In 1836, President Andrew Jackson's "specie circular" Multiple choice question.A)resulted in a severe financial panic.B)was defeated by Congress.C)was of considerable political benefit to Martin Van Buren.D)required foreigners doing business in the United States to pay their debts in hard currency.E)caused a significant rise in prices, especially the price of land.

A

In an attempt to end the nullification crisis, President Andrew Jackson in 1833 Multiple choice question.A)authorized the use of military force to see the acts of Congress were obeyed.B)raised the "tariff of abominations."C)threatened to arrest supporters of nullification.D)agreed to give a larger share of federal authority to the states.E)acceded to John C. Calhoun's demands.

A

In his doctrine of nullification, John C. Calhoun argued that Multiple choice question. A)states were the final authority on the constitutionality of federal laws. B)all laws related to a state's economic development should come from that state. C)states, not Congress, should ratify amendments to the Constitution. D)there should not be a federal court system. E)a state could not impose tariffs and levies on goods made in a neighboring state.

A

In the 1820s, Whig support for the Anti-Mason Party demonstrated Multiple choice question.A)the desire of the party to attract the largest possible number of voters.B)the intention of the party to refrain from political mud-slinging.C)their conviction that Masonry encouraged radical egalitarianism.D)the desire of the party to attract the largest possible number of voters, and the party's intention to refrain from political mud-slinging.E)None of these answers is correct.

A

In the 1820s, under Nicholas Biddle, the Bank of the United States Multiple choice question.A)was financially sound and profitable.B)exercised little influence on state banks.C)restricted credit to growing enterprises.D)prohibited the existence of state banks.E)had to borrow credit from state banks to stay afloat.

A

In the early nineteenth century, the explorer Stephen Long Multiple choice question.A)agreed with the findings and conclusions of Zebulon Pike.B)labeled the Great Plains the "American breadbasket."C)was one of the most colorful of the "mountain men."D)discovered the source of the Red River.E)inadvertently brought the United States to the brink of war with Mexico.

A

Prior to becoming president, James Monroe had Multiple choice question.A)served as secretary of state.B)been vice president.C)explored the western frontier.D)fought in the War of 1812.E)switched political parties.

A

The Monroe Doctrine declared that Multiple choice question.A)European powers should not engage in new colonization of the American continents.B)the United States reserved the right to involve itself in European affairs.C)Cuba should come under the control of the United States.D)European powers should abandon all their interests in the Western Hemisphere.E)the United States had a "manifest destiny" to colonize North America.

A

The Supreme Court ruling in Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819) was a victory for Multiple choice question.A)corporations.B)the Republican Party.C)state government.D)public education.E)state courts.

A

The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) Multiple choice question.A)strengthened the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.B)narrowed the federal government's role in regulating the economy.C)declared transportation monopolies unconstitutional.D)reaffirmed the New York court's ruling regarding interstate trade.E)was a victory for Aaron Ogden, Robert Fulton, and Robert Livingston.

A

The experience of American banking during the War of 1812 revealed the need for Multiple choice question.A)another national bank.B)more state banks.C)a reduction in gold and silver reserves.D)an increase in the number of bank notes in circulation.E)currency backed by both gold and silver.

A

The political significance of Peggy Eaton on Andrew Jackson's administration was that Multiple choice question.A)the presidential aspirations of John C. Calhoun were likely ended.B)John Eaton's ties with the administration were strengthened.C)Martin Van Buren had a political falling-out with President Jackson.D)the political strength of President Jackson was weakened.E)it encouraged Jackson to liberalize the nation's divorce and coverture laws.

A

The rapid growth of the Northwest and Southwest led to which of the following in the immediate aftermath of the War of 1812? Multiple choice question.A)the admission of four new states to the Union.B)the breakout of two major wars between federal forces and united Indian tribes.C)the establishment of two large territories in the West with provincial governments.D)the development of a new Western-expansion political party that pushed for secession from the United States.E)a rapid reduction in the political popularity of slavery in the South.

A

The so-called "corrupt bargain" was negotiated between Multiple choice question.A)Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.B)William Crawford and John Quincy Adams.C)Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson.D)John C. Calhoun and Andrew Jackson.E)John Quincy Adams and John C. Calhoun.

A

The so-called Locofocos of the 1830s were Multiple choice question.A)radical Democrats.B)defenders of monopolies.C)southern slaveholders.D)western farmers.E)radical abolitionists.

A

The policy expressed in the Monroe Doctrine was principally directed at Multiple choice question.A)Mexico.B)Europe.C)American Indians.D)Asia.E)southern slaveholders.

B

Which statement regarding the American electorate during the 1820s is true? Multiple choice question.A)The right to vote was expanded to include many more white males.B)The right to vote was restricted to property owners.C)Married white women had the right to vote but could not hold elected office.D)Changes in voting rights first occurred in New England states and then spread west.E)Older states began to expand their property ownership requirements.

A

Who among the following was NOT a leading Whig at some point during his political career? Multiple choice question.A)Martin Van BurenB)John C. CalhounC)Daniel WebsterD)Henry ClayE)None of these answers is correct, as each was at some point a leading Whig.

A

The political philosophy of Whigs Multiple choice question.A)opposed industrialism as a source of concentrated wealth.B)favored expanding the power of the federal government.C)encouraged the rapid western expansion of the nation.D)allied the party with the abolition movement.E)celebrated "honest workers" and "simple farmers."

B

The presidential administration of John Quincy Adams was Multiple choice question.A)plagued by financial corruption.B)noted for its inability to carry out its policies effectively.C)widely popular in the South for its tariff policies.D)successful in domestic policies, but had little success in foreign policies.E)deeply antagonistic to the ideas behind Clay's "American System."

B

The presidential election campaign of 1840 saw Multiple choice question.A)Martin Van Buren drop out of the presidential race.B)the first influence of the "penny press" in politics.C)Henry Clay chosen as the Whig presidential candidate.D)the emergence of the Republican Party.E)William Henry Harrison serve as the Democratic candidate.

B

According to Andrew Jackson's theory of democracy, Multiple choice question.A)there should be one national political party.B)all white male citizens should be treated equally.C)all white Americans should eventually be given the vote.D)slavery should not extend into the West.E)the South and West deserved special privileges as growing areas.

B

Andrew Jackson's presidential victory in 1828 was Multiple choice question.A)extremely narrow.B)decisive but sectional.C)an overwhelming victory.D)a result of the support he received from New England states.E)likely a product of corrupted voting in several key states.

B

By 1828, in all but one state, presidential electors were chosen by Multiple choice question.A)state legislatures.B)popular vote.C)lottery.D)Congress.E)state governors.

B

During the administration of James Monroe, Multiple choice question.A)all cabinet positions were filled by New Englanders.B)the Federalist Party in effect ceased to exist.C)Henry Clay became secretary of war.D)his vice president was charged with corruption.E)John C. Calhoun served as secretary of state.

B

In 1830, President Andrew Jackson vetoed a federal subsidy to the proposed Maysville Road, because Multiple choice question.A)he sought to demonstrate his presidential power at a time when it was being questioned.B)the road was not a part of any system of interstate commerce.C)the subsidy was to be paid-for out of tariff revenue, which he opposed.D)he thought the proposal might jeopardize his bid for reelection.E)he thought it would upset the balance created by the Missouri Compromise nine years earlier.

B

In the 1820s, John C. Calhoun proposed his doctrine of nullification Multiple choice question.A)to reduce the political power of Andrew Jackson.B)as an alternative to possible secession.C)as a means to end the national bank.D)to support trade tariffs.E)to counter the growing influence of abolitionism in the North.

B

In the 1830s, Democrats were more likely than Whigs to support Multiple choice question.A)the chartering of banks and corporations.B)territorial expansion.C)established wealth.D)federally supported internal improvements.E)the abolition of slavery.

B

In the debate over the Bank of the United States, President Andrew Jackson agreed with Multiple choice question.A)the "soft-money" advocates.B)the "hard-money" advocates.C)Henry Clay.D)both "soft-money" and "hard-money" advocates.E)None of these answers is correct.

B

In the early nineteenth century, the Deep South Multiple choice question.A)saw tobacco as its primary crop.B)included a vast, productive region in Alabama and Mississippi.C)was largely developed by wealthy planters.D)was slow to organize into states.E)contemplated seceding from the rest of the Union.

B

In the presidential election of 1824, Multiple choice question.A)Andrew Jackson received the most electoral votes and became president.B)John Q. Adams received the second-most electoral votes and became president.C)Henry Clay received the fourth-most electoral votes and became president.D)William Crawford received the most electoral votes, but died before a president was chosen.E)None of these answers is correct.

B

In the years after the War of 1812, the "Bucktail" philosophy that favored political parties argued that Multiple choice question.A)the parties would provide the training ground for candidates.B)a permanent political opposition made parties sensitive to the people's will.C)the present system of government had little effective organization.D)inexperienced political candidates would be less likely to gain office.E)parties could create a broader form of consensus than individual leaders.

B

The "Trail of Tears" traveled by the Cherokees led them to the area that later became Multiple choice question.A)Texas.B)Oklahoma.C)Missouri.D)New Mexico.E)Nevada.

B

The Daniel Webster-Robert Hayne debate of 1830 was begun by a political dispute over Multiple choice question.A)the value of the two-party system.B)the sale of public land.C)slavery.D)trade with England.E)relations with Indian tribes.

B

The Missouri Compromise of 1819 Multiple choice question.A)extended slavery throughout the Louisiana Territory.B)maintained the nation's equal number of slave and free states.C)was roundly criticized by nationalists in the North.D)denied statehood for Missouri for two more years.E)created a northern boundary of slavery at the 42°40ʹ parallel.

B

Which of the following statements about American currency and banking in this era is FALSE? Multiple choice question.A)Counterfeiting was a serious problem.B)The national bank forbade state banks from issuing their own notes.C)Congress re-chartered the Bank of the United States in 1816.D)Vast quantities of varying bank notes created confusion over currency.E)The second Bank of the United States had more capital than its predecessor.

B

Who of the following saw his close ties and great influence with President Jackson grow stronger as a result of the Peggy Eaton affair? Multiple choice question.A)DeWitt ClintonB)Martin Van BurenC)Isaac HillD)Francis BlairE)John C. Calhoun

B

ancis Cabot Lowell's contribution to American textile mills included Multiple choice question. A)the invention of the cotton spindle. B)improving the power loom. C)dramatically expanding the textile industry in the South. D)improving the cotton gin. E)organizing his workers by task into a primitive assembly line.

B

After Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, it Multiple choice question.A)attempted to close its northern territories to the United States.B)sought cooperative economic and military arrangements with England.C)quickly opened its northern territories to trade with the United States.D)began selling its northern territories to the United States.E)began planning for war against the United States.

C

During the 1830s, evangelical Protestants tended to support Multiple choice question.A)Democrats.B)Irish immigrants.C)Whigs.D)German immigrants.E)Masons.

C

During the presidential campaign of 1828, Multiple choice question.A)Republicans were able to effectively unite.B)President Adams was accused of adultery.C)Andrew Jackson was labeled a murderer.D)the major election issue was the Bank of the United States.E)John Quincy Adams gave a strong showing in the South.

C

In 1819, the Adams-Onís Treaty dealt with the American purchase of Multiple choice question.A)Texas.B)Ohio.C)Florida.D)Illinois.E)Puerto Rico.

C

In 1830, what political figure said, "The Union, next to our liberty most dear"? Multiple choice question.A)Andrew JacksonB)Robert HayneC)John C. CalhounD)Daniel WebsterE)Henry Clay

C

In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court confirmed the Multiple choice question.A)right of the federal government to tax states.B)right of states to tax the Bank of the United States.C)"implied powers" of Congress.D)right of states to prohibit the Bank of the United States.E)right of states to abolish slavery within their borders.

C

In the years after the War of 1812, support for the idea of political parties was greatest in Multiple choice question.A)Virginia.B)New Jersey.C)New York.D)Rhode Island.E)Pennsylvania.

C

Martin Van Buren won the presidency in 1836 because Multiple choice question.A)he was more popular with the public than Andrew Jackson.B)federal spending had supported an economic boom.C)the political opposition offered multiple candidates.D)land speculation had been reduced under President Andrew Jackson.E)his opponent openly advocated ending Indian removal.

C

Of the "Five Civilized Tribes," the tribe that best resisted the pressures of removal was the Multiple choice question.A)Creek.B)Choctaw.C)Seminole.D)Chickasaw.E)Cherokee.

C

President Andrew Jackson's success in abolishing the Bank of the United States Multiple choice question.A)caused serious political damage to his administration.B)led the nation into a period of long economic decline.C)left the nation with an unstable banking system for many years.D)led him to lose the political support of Roger B. Taney.E)seriously damaged his support within the Democratic Party.

C

Shortly after becoming president, James Monroe Multiple choice question.A)acted to limit the future influence of Federalists.B)called for an end to political parties.C)undertook a goodwill tour of the country.D)became the first president to leave the country while in office.E)called for increased manumissions in the South.

C

The "era of good feelings" following the War of 1812 reflected Multiple choice question.A)declining violence in the West between the United States and Indian tribes.B)increased political divisions in the United States federal government.C)rising nationalism and optimism in the United States.D)the renewed good relations between the United States and the European continent.E)the need for Americans to band together in the wake of economic depression.

C

After the War of 1812, it was clear that the United States needed an improved Multiple choice question.A)trade policy with Europe.B)system of tariffs.C)system for selling public lands.D)internal transportation system.E)system of currency.

D

By the 1830s, political parties were generally regarded as Multiple choice question.A)being in the control of special interest factions.B)unnecessary to the political process.C)a dangerous threat to the democratic process.D)a desired and essential part of the democratic process.E)an aberration.

D

In 1832, Henry Clay sought to use the debate over the Bank of the United States primarily to Multiple choice question.A)politically embarrass President Jackson.B)help his reelection to the Senate.C)promote his "American System."D)boost his presidential candidacy.E)exact revenge on Nicholas Biddle for a perceived slight.

D

In 1840, efforts to expand voting rights in Rhode Island resulted in Multiple choice question.A)new laws that actually further restricted voting rights.B)federal troops occupying the state capital for two years.C)an effort within the state to secede from the Union.D)two governments claiming control of the state.E)female and black male suffrage for a brief period of time.

D

In Cohens v. Virginia (1821), Chief Justice John Marshall affirmed the constitutionality of Multiple choice question.A)Supreme Court review of congressional laws.B)state court review of congressional laws.C)state court review of state laws.D)Supreme Court review of state court decisions.E)state court overturning of corporate charters.

D

In Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the Marshall Court affirmed federal authority over Multiple choice question.A)individual states.B)all American Indian tribes.C)the remainder of the Louisiana Purchase.D)both individual states and all American Indian tribes.E)both American Indian tribes and the remainder of the Louisiana Purchase.

D

On his last day in office, President James Madison influenced "internal improvements" by Multiple choice question.A)establishing a military corps of engineers to help study and contribute to infrastructure development.B)approving a bill that would have used federal funds to construct roads and canals.C)supporting federal financing of scientific and technological research into steam power.D)vetoing a bill that would have used federal funds to construct roads and canals.E)allocating federal funds to finance transportation construction. Correct

D

One cause of the Panic of 1819 was Multiple choice question.A)decreased foreign demand for American agricultural goods.B)restrictive credit practices prior to 1819.C)the announcement that year that dozens of new state banks were to be chartered.D)new management practices within the Bank of the United States.E)an English embargo of American goods.

D

The "spoils system" refers to Multiple choice question.A)making illegal payoffs to political supporters.B)giving away land taken from Indians to white settlers.C)the destruction of land by overly aggressive settlement.D)giving out jobs as political rewards.E)parceling out federal land to the highest bidder.

D

The first of the "Five Civilized Tribes" to be removed to the West, beginning in 1830, was the Multiple choice question. A)Creek. B)Seminole. C)Chickasaw. D)Choctaw. E)Cherokee.

D

The policy most favored by white westerners during the early 1800s was to Multiple choice question.A)spread the Christian faith among the tribes.B)protect Indians from attacks by white settlers.C)assimilate Indian tribes into white society.D)acquire the land occupied by Indian tribes and move the Indians west.E)preserve disappearing Indian traditions and culture.

D

When John C. Calhoun put forth his doctrine of nullification, he was Multiple choice question.A)a congressman.B)a senator.C)secretary of state.D)vice president.E)governor of South Carolina.

D

Which of the following statements regarding the Bank of the United States is FALSE? Multiple choice question.A)The charter of the Bank was due to expire in 1836.B)Nicholas Biddle had the support of Daniel Webster and Henry Clay.C)The controversy over the Bank became the leading issue in the 1832 election.D)President Jackson ordered the Bank closed before the expiration of its charter.E)President Jackson went through several secretaries of the treasury before finding one who would help him weaken the bank.

D

Who among the following was a part of the "Virginia Dynasty"? Multiple choice question.A)Rufus KingB)Henry ClayC)John AdamsD)James MonroeE)John C. Calhoun

D

As a result of the U.S. government's Indian policy in the 1830s and 1840s, Multiple choice question.A)violence between white Americans and Indian tribes ended.B)all Indian tribes were forced to intermingle on one large reservation.C)new federal attempts were made to assimilate Indian tribes into white society.D)the United States gained control of ten million acres of Indian lands.E)nearly all American Indian societies were removed to west of the Mississippi.

E

As president, Andrew Jackson believed the power of the federal government Multiple choice question.A)should be reduced.B)should be expanded.C)was supreme over individual states.D)should be expanded and was supreme over individual states.E)should be reduced, and yet was supreme over individual states.

E

Between 1800 and 1820, the population of the United States Multiple choice question.A)nearly doubled.B)reached five million.C)saw its largest increases in southern states.D)generally ignored the rocky soil of the Old Northwest.E)All these answers are correct.

E

By 1820, American steam-powered shipping Multiple choice question.A)carried more cargo on the Mississippi than all other forms of river transport combined.B)increased the transport of manufactured goods westward.C)stimulated agriculture in both the West and the South.D)had reached as far up the Ohio River as Pittsburgh.E)All these answers are correct.

E

In 1832, supporters of President Jackson held a national convention in order to Multiple choice question.A)force the opposition to make their case in public.B)bring more public attention to their candidate.C)have greater control of the nominating process.D)shore up Jackson's shaky support among voters in the Northeast.E)renominate him for the presidency.

E

In 1836, Congress passed a "distribution" act that required the federal government to Multiple choice question.A)apply a higher tax to foreign bondholders.B)parcel out Indian land to the states.C)reward loyal Democrats with government jobs.D)make pension payments to veterans of the War of 1812.E)disperse its surplus funds to the states.

E

In the early nineteenth century, "mountain men" Multiple choice question.A)were mostly older settlers of an earlier era.B)had little impact on the character of Far West society.C)were the dominant segment of the population in the Far West.D)frequently warred against Indian and Mexican peoples.E)very often married Indian and Mexican women.

E

Jacksonian Democrats Multiple choice question.A)praised President Jackson as "King Andrew I."B)faced little political opposition by the mid-1830s.C)were strongest among the merchants and manufacturers of the Northeast.D)praised President Jackson as "King Andrew I," were strongest among the merchants and manufacturers of the Northeast, and faced little political opposition by the mid-1830s.E)None of these answers is correct.

E

QAs a result of the War of 1812, Multiple choice question.A)politicians spent less time on questions of national economic development.B)American banking was stabilized.C)America's internal transportation system proved its worthiness.D)American shippers experienced a financial boom.E)the growth of American manufacturing was stimulated.

E

Senator Robert Hayne represented the state of Multiple choice question.A)New York.B)Ohio.C)Pennsylvania.D)Virginia.E)South Carolina.

E

The Panic of 1819 resulted in a depression that lasted Multiple choice question.A)six months.B)one year.C)two years.D)four years.E)six years.

E

The Supreme Court ruled in Johnson v. McIntosh (1823) that Multiple choice question.A)individual Americans had the right to buy land from Indian tribes.B)Indians had all the rights and protections afforded to U.S. citizens.C)the federal government had no right to take lands from tribes.D)the laws of the United States invalidated all Indian rights.E)Indians had a basic right to their tribal lands.

E

The Supreme Court ruling in Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge (1837) Multiple choice question.A)outraged supporters of Andrew Jackson.B)was a victory for federal authority.C)continued the constitutional interpretation set forth by John Marshall.D)affirmed the inviolability of contracts.E)reflected Jacksonian ideas of democracy and economic opportunity.

E

The Whig Party was LEAST successful at Multiple choice question.A)defining its political position.B)attracting a loyal constituency of voters.C)connecting with evangelical Protestants.D)competing against Democrats in local, state, and congressional races.E)uniting behind a strong national leader.

E

The election of 1828 Multiple choice question.A)was decided by the House of Representatives.B)saw Andrew Jackson receive the largest majority in American political history.C)saw Andrew Jackson sweep most of New England.D)represented to Jacksonians a victory for the forces of privilege.E)saw the emergence of a new two-party system.

E

The first American mill to carry on the processes of spinning and weaving under a single roof was located in Multiple choice question.A)Boston, Massachusetts.B)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.C)Newport, Rhode Island.D)Springfield, Massachusetts.E)Waltham, Massachusetts. Correct

E

The lawyer and activist who led the campaign to expand voting rights in Rhode Island was Multiple choice question.A)Amos Kendall.B)Joseph Story.C)Daniel Webster.D)Roger Taney.E)Thomas Dorr.

E

The so-called "corrupt bargain" of 1824 involved Multiple choice question.A)the sale of public land to supporters of the Monroe administration.B)political payoffs and bribery involving the Treasury Department.C)illegal contracts between the State Department and private corporations.D)federal funds for internal improvements to certain states in exchange for electoral votes.E)a political deal to determine the outcome of the presidential election.

E

The trapper who led a series of forays deep into Mexican territory that ended in disastrous battles with the Mojaves was Multiple choice question. A)John Jacob Astor. B)William Ashley. C)Rufus King. D)William Crawford. E)Jedediah Smith.

E

The writing of the Monroe Doctrine Multiple choice question.A)had an immediate and dramatic effect on American policy.B)was primarily based on the earlier writings of Thomas Jefferson.C)was motivated by American interests in Hawaii.D)deeply angered the European powers.E)was an important example of American nationalism.

E

Today, the oldest political party in the United States is the Multiple choice question.A)Green Party.B)Socialist Party.C)Libertarian Party.D)Republican Party.E)Democratic Party.

E

What event prompted Spain to negotiate the sale of Florida to the United States? Multiple choice question.A)the Missouri CompromiseB)the Panic of 1819C)civil war in SpainD)the Mexican war for independence against SpainE)the Seminole War

E

President Martin Van Buren's "subtreasury" system Multiple choice question.A)was a financial system to replace the Bank of the United States.B)created a new national bank.C)never became law.D)quickly failed.E)did not pass until his successor's administration.

a

By 1818, the United States' internal road system Multiple choice question.A)had been paid for without any federal funds.B)consisted only of a small number of private turnpikes.C)included a national road that reached as far as the Ohio River.D)formed a network that connected most large towns and cities.E)had for the most part been replaced by railroads.

c

The Black Hawk War Multiple choice question.A)constituted a major, although temporary, Indian victory.B)occurred in New England and upstate New York.C)was notable for vicious behavior by the American military.D)was sparked by the kidnapping of the leader of the Fox Indians.E)resulted in the removal of the Five Civilized Tribes to the West.

c

What proved to be a serious liability to Henry Clay's presidential ambitions? Multiple choice question.A)his close connection with the Bank of the United StatesB)his program for internal improvementsC)his identification with the WestD)his public drunkennessE)his reliance on the wealthy for political support

c

The Lancaster Pike was a road partially financed by the state of Multiple choice question.A)Massachusetts.B)New York.C)Virginia.D)Pennsylvania.E)Maryland.

d

Although the Supreme Court found in favor of the Cherokee tribes in Cherokee Nation v. Georgia and Worcester v. Georgia, President Jackson decided Multiple choice question.A)that Georgia could remove the Cherokee tribes if it served the "public good."B)the Cherokee had no right to file a legal claim in U.S. courts.C)the entire process of Indian removal was unconstitutional.D)that the Cherokee tribes could only be removed if they were properly compensated.E)the Court could not enforce the order.

e