Dual History Ch. 6-8 & 10 Quiz Questions

Jackson adhered to what philosophy during the nullification crisis? a. The national government was supreme. b. Slavery was morally wrong. c. States should have the final say. d. Protective tariffs were not necessary. e. The Supreme Court knew best about the Native Americans.

a

Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: a. Was inspired by Thomas Paine's Rights of Man. b. Strongly challenged traditional gender roles. c. Was the first pamphlet published in the United States by an American woman. d. Was based on her experiences as a cross-dressing soldier during the Revolutionary War. e. Won strong support from the Federalist Party.

a

The practice of giving a political office to someone based on party loyalty is called: a. The spoils system. b. The party system. c. A meritocracy. d. Nepotism. e. Paternalism.

a

Which of the following is true of the Constitution of 1787 and slavery? a. Although never using the word "slavery," the document protected several aspects of the institution b. The Constitution declared that all territories of the United States would be "free soil" where slavery would not be permitted. c. The Constitution explicitly protected the security of property in slaves in any state of the Union so that a slaveowner could move permanently with his slaves from South to North. d. The Constitution provided for half of a state's slave population to be counted in determining its membership in the House of Representatives. e. Despite protests from southern delegates, the document permanently freed runaway slaves who made it to the "free air" of the North.

a

Which two prominent men were not at the Constitutional Convention? a. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams b. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington c. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams d. John Adams and George Mason e. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

a

Why did Thomas Jefferson call the Election of 1800 the "Revolution of 1800"? a. He was talking about freedom that secured America's independence. b. He was voicing criticism of Aaron Burr's actions in the West. c. He hoped to free many of the slaves in the South. d. He wanted to use force to maintain his victory in the election. e. He was willing to let John Adams remain as president.

a

Andrew Jackson's inauguration was: a. Much like the previous presidential inaugurations. b. A large, rowdy event. c. A disastrous affair, since Jackson's opponents protested outside the White House. d. Limited to only the upper crust of society. e. Small and dignified.

b

Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa were brothers who: a. Differed on whether Indians or whites were more at fault for Native American problems. b. Preached a militant message to Native Americans early in the nineteenth century. c. Both died at the Battle of Tippecanoe. d. Fought beside Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. e. Were chiefs of adjacent tribes, the Shawnee and the Seneca.

b

The 1796 election pitted John Adams and Thomas Pinckney against: a. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison b. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr c. Aaron Burr and John Jay d. James Madison and John Marshall e. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

b

The Monroe Doctrine: a. Was the idea that all white men should have voting rights. b. Declared the Americas off-limits for further European colonization. c. Settled the nullification crisis favorable for South Carolina. d. Stated that the United States would be neutral in all international conflicts. e. Secured Florida from Spain.

b

What was an enduring legacy of the Anti-Federalists? a. The belief that America would become more urban. b. The fear that a strong central government would trample on liberties. c. Their opposition to the Bill of Rights. d. The idea that merchants and business leaders would have their economic power decreased. e. The idea that blacks and Indians should be granted citizenship.

b

Which of the following is true of the Virginia Plan? a. James Madison opposed it, but the other delegates from Virginia supported it. b. It proposed a two-house legislature, with population determining representation in each house. c. It called for each state to have one vote in Congress. d. It was strongly opposed by the larger, more populated states. e. It proposed a one-house legislature, with population determining representation.

b

Which of the following led directly to the formation of an organized political party opposed to the Federalist Party? a. The election of 1800 b. Jay's Treaty c. Shays's Rebellion d. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions e. The Hamilton-Burr duel

b

With regard to Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson's debates in the 1790s, what aspect of their differences in opinion can still be seen in today's United States? a. Whether alcohol should be taxed. b. Whether the Constitution should be interpreted strictly or loosely. c. Whether the United States should remain a nation of mostly farmers. d. Whether foreign policy in the United States should favor Great Britain or France. e. Whether the capital should remain in Washington, D.C.

b

A primary reason that both women and blacks were largely excluded from the expansion of democracy was: a. The argument that, since they did not have the vote in England, they ought not to have the vote in America. b. That both groups were largely illiterate, and literacy was a necessary skill for political participation. c. That both groups were viewed as being naturally incapable and thus unfit for suffrage. d. That members of neither group had asked to be included in politics. e. That they were not citizens, so they could not vote.

c

By the 1830s, the term "citizen" in America had become synonymous with the right to: a. Own property. b. Accumulate wealth. c. Vote. d. Publicly criticize the government. e. Own slaves.

c

During Andrew Jackson's presidency, what occurred financially? a. The budget of the Second Bank of the United States increased by the end of his second term. b. Eventually the tariff was raised. c. The national government debt was eliminated. d. The administration refused requests for federal expenditures for roads. e. Democrats increased expenditures.

c

How did James Madison feel about the Bill of Rights in the Constitution? a. He thought they would be needed to protect individuals from aggressive state governments like Massachusetts. b. He refused to acknowledge their ratification in the Constitution. c. He believed they were redundant and that the original Constitution would protect liberties. d. He tried to block their passage as amendments. e. He advocated them at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

c

The nullification crisis: a. Was based on southern concerns that tariffs were preventing the South from industrializing as fast as the North. b. Brought Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun closer together politically. c. Involved the fears of some slaveholders that the federal government might take action against slavery. d. Attracted support from Whigs like Daniel Webster, who saw it as an opportunity to embarrass and annoy Jackson. e. Largely concerned the opposition of southwestern planters to federally financed internal improvements.

c

When George Washington took office as the first president of the United States, American leaders believed that the new nation's success depended on: a. Creating political parties as a means of channeling the people's passions. b. Washington's willingness to serve until he died. c. Maintaining political harmony. d. Protecting all forms of freedom. e. Coining money.

c

Alexander Hamilton's long-term goal was to: a. Build up the Republican Party's political power. b. Promote the power of state governments. c. Succeed George Washington as president. d. Make the United States a major commercial and military power. e. Assure that the United States would be a primarily agrarian nation.

d

By banning the importation of slaves by 1808 with the Constitution, what did critics of slavery hope to accomplish? a. They wanted to weaken the shipbuilding industry in the United States. b. They wanted to start a civil war. c. Their goal was to weaken the Quakers, who were critical of slavery. d. They hoped cutting off the supply would eventually end slavery in the United States. e. They hoped the national government would focus on developing manufacturing.

d

In his Cherokee Nation v. Georgia opinion, Chief Justice John Marshall stated that: a. Indians were U.S. citizens, with all attendant rights and responsibilities. b. Georgia had to respect Indian title to their lands. c. The Cherokee had to move to the Indian Territory. d. Indians were wards of the federal government. e. President Jackson had full authority over Indian affairs.

d

The French Revolution: a. Brought American troops to France to fight for liberty. b. Had very little impact on American foreign policy. c. Had the support of the American Federalist Party. d. Reinforced the Republicans' sympathy toward the French. e. Was very conservative compared to the American Revolution.

d

The Panic of 1819: a. Resulted partly from an upsurge in European demand for American farm products that the United States was unprepared to meet. b. Inspired John Marshall's decision against the banking power in Gibbons v. Ogden. c. Enhanced trust in banks because they did such a good job of weathering the economic storm. d. Prompted some states to suspend debt collections, which helped debtors but hurt creditors. e. Led to impossibly high prices for western lands.

d

Which of the following is true of the Louisiana Purchase? a. The slave rebellion in Haiti almost persuaded Napoleon to keep Louisiana as a base from which to attack the island if necessary. b. Jefferson believed that the Constitution explicitly and fully authorized this land deal. c. Ironically, a majority of Republican congressmen opposed the Purchase, so Federalist votes ultimately made its approval possible. d. Jefferson expected the land acquisition to make possible the spread of agrarian republicanism. e. France had guaranteed the United States commercial access to New Orleans, but Jefferson feared that a British victory over France would deprive the United States of that access.

d

Why was the United States unprepared to fight the War of 1812? a. It was not receiving aid from France. b. It was having to fight both the British and the French. c. It did not have an army. d. Without a national bank, the war was difficult to finance. e. Most Americans in the South and West strongly opposed the war.

d

After becoming president, how did Thomas Jefferson deal with the Federalists? a. He followed through on his inauguration speech's statement ("We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists") and treated them as equals. b. Until just before leaving office, he used the Sedition Act to shut down Federalist newspapers critical of his administration. c. He led a successful effort to impeach and remove from office all Federalist judges, whom he then replaced with Republicans. d. He courted their support because he knew he could never win approval for his policies without them. e. He tried to roll back almost everything they had done by cutting taxes and the size of government.

e

How did Thomas Jefferson react to Shays's Rebellion? a. He urged George Washington to lead the rebels. b. He urged that troops be raised by the national government. c. He wanted the state of Massachusetts to quickly put down the revolt. d. He did not know about the rebellion because he was in France. e. He was not alarmed, seeing it as a positive for the United States.

e

The Sedition Act targeted: a. Federalists b. Illegal immigrants c. Alexander Hamilton's economic ideas d. British sympathizers e. The Republican press

e

What occurred at the final meeting of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia? a. Gouverneur Morris requested that Madison and Hamilton rewrite significant parts of the document. b. Ben Franklin wanted the Iroquois Confederacy to sign the document too. c. James Madison wanted to start over from scratch. d. Patrick Henry finally gave his approval to the new government. e. Ben Franklin urged the delegates to approve the Constitution.

e

Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation? a. The more populous a state, the more votes it cast in Congress. b. There were two branches of government—judicial and legislative—but no executive. c. Congress was a two-chambered body, with a House of Delegates and a Council. d. Congress could amend the Articles by a two-thirds vote. e. Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.

e

True or False: The Articles of Confederation employed the principles of federalism.

false

True or False: The Constitutional delegates who met in Philadelphia represented all of American society, as they were a mix of laborers, farmers, merchants, and politicians.

false

True or False: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 did not acknowledge that the Indians owned their land.

false

True or False: Alexander Hamilton proposed in the Constitutional Convention that the president and senators serve life terms.

true

True or False: As during the American Revolution, the United States' attempted invasion of Canada failed during the War of 1812.

true

True or False: By the early 1800s, some members of the Creek and Cherokee tribes were living like white Americans as traders and slaveholders.

true

True or False: In the U.S. Constitution, the fugitive slave clause kept the condition of bondage for a slave even if he or she escaped to a free state.

true

True or False: Shays's Rebellion demonstrated to many leading Americans the need for a more central government to ensure private liberty.

true

True or False: Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa tried to revive a pan-Indian movement and unite against the white man.

true

True or False: The U.S. Constitution as written in 1787 does not use the words "slave" or "slavery."

true

True or False: The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 proved to Federalists that democracy in the hands of the ordinary citizenry was dangerous.

true