APUSH quiz 7
(q13)The goals presented in the excerpt from the act have the most in common with which of the following? A Increases in the federal tariff in the 1820s B Progressive Era antitrust reforms in the 1900s C Free-trade policies in the 1990s D Federal tax reductions in the 2000s
a
(q2)The excerpt best reflects which of the following? A Conflicts over how the Constitution should be implemented and interpreted B Fear that the United States would be overtaken by a foreign power C Disagreement over the consequences of the French Revolution for the United States D Secessionist pressures coming from slaveholders in the South
a
(q4)The excerpt best reflects which of the following developments during the first half of the nineteenth century? A The formation of new political parties B The establishment of abolitionist groups C The increase of immigration from Europe D The emergence of regional cultures
a
The Louisiana Purchase proved politically troubling for Thomas Jefferson because of his A previous support for a strict interpretation of the Constitution B veto of funding for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition C admiration of France's military power D devotion to new methods of cartography E disdain for involvement in a foreign country's affairs
a
Under Chief Justice John Marshall, Supreme Court decisions tended to A promote business enterprise B restrict federal powers of taxation C restrict corporate development D expand state control of economic activity E reduce federal control of the economy
a
(q15) Which of the following best describes the historical situation in which the amendment was proposed? A The Anti-Federalists sought to add a bill of rights to the Constitution. B The federal government sought to acquire more western land in North America. C The United States sought to forcibly remove American Indians from their homelands. D The Constitutional Convention sought to establish the separation of powers between branches of government.
b
All of the following accurately describe Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France EXCEPT: A It opened the Mississippi River permanently to western farmers. B It ended the threat of American Indian raids on western settlements. C It was made possible by the failure of Napoleon's forces to suppress a salve revolt in Haiti. D It showed Jefferson's considerable flexibility in dealing with foreign policy. E It violated Jefferson's own view concerning strict construction of the Constitution.
b
The Jefferson administration advocated which of the following changes as a means of restoring republican ideals? A Abolishing the Bank of the United States B Reducing the scope of activities of the federal government C Discontinuing the funding of state debts D Increasing the size of the United States military E Adopting the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions at the national level
b
Which of the following is true of John Marshall's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland? A It reversed his position on judicial review taken in Marbury v. Madison. B It increased federal authority by invoking the doctrine of implied powers. C It declared the Yazoo land claims fraudulent. D It granted individual states the right to regulate interstate commerce. E It found that Georgia's laws regulating the Cherokee Indians were constitutional.
b
(q16) Which of the following best describes a major purpose of the proposed amendment? A To strengthen the United States alliance with France B To give individual states the legal right to secede from the Union C To give Congress additional constitutional powers D To give the president more control over negotiating treaties
c
In Marbury v. Madison, the United Stated Supreme Court affirmed A its right to determine the constitutionality of state court decisions B its right to determine the constitutionality of state laws C its right to determine the constitutionality of congressional enactments D the sanctity of property rights against harassment by unfriendly state legislatures E the broad scope of the federal government's commerce power
c
he area marked X on the map was part of A Massachusetts' Western Reserve B the Northwest Territory C the Louisiana Purchase D the Mexican Cession E the Oregon Country
c
(q11)he excerpt best reflects which of the following developments? A The establishment of tariffs on textiles to protect domestic cotton production B The emergence of an abolitionist movement during the Second Great Awakening C The increase of prosperity caused by the production of manufactured goods D The development of regional cultures increasingly defined by the presence of enslaved people
d
(q13)Which of the following groups would mostly likely have supported this proposed amendment? A Proponents of the supremacy of federal laws over state laws B Proponents of the expansion of the executive branch powers under the Constitution C Advocates of the power of the Supreme Court to review federal laws D Advocates of limiting federal powers to those specifically written into the Constitution
d
The Supreme Court established which of the following by its ruling in Marbury v. Madison ? A States have the authority to nullify acts of Congress. B The Bank of the United States is constitutional under the implied powers clause. C States may not interfere with interstate commerce. D The Supreme Court has the authority to determine the constitutionality of congressional acts. E Government contracts cannot be repealed by popular majority.
d
The election of 1800 has been referred to as constituting "another revolution" because A the House of Representatives decided the election B a Supreme Court decision was required to dislodge the Federalists C voter turnout increased dramatically D the party in power stepped down after losing the election E force was required to get John Adams to leave the White House
d
When Thomas Jefferson said in 1801, "We are all republicans - we are all federalists," he meant that A Americans would never ally themselves with monarchial governments B federalists would be appointed to his cabinet C the two parties' platforms were identical D the principles of American government were above party politics E he admired Hamilton's policies
d
Which of the following is based on the idea of states' rights? A The Federalist papers B The Embargo Act C The Monroe Doctrine D The South Carolina Exposition and Protest E The Wilmot Provis
d
Which of the following is true of the case of Marbury v. Madison? A It established that Congress had the sole right to formulate national legislation. B It supported Thomas Jefferson in his claim to have "executive review." C It backed William Marbury in his request for a bank charter. D It affirmed the principle of judicial review. E It determined the Senate's right to "advise and consent."
d
A major reason why Thomas Jefferson was interested in purchasing Louisiana from France was that he A wanted to establish a precedent for the expansion of presidential authority B wanted an area beyond the Mississippi river to which eastern Native Americans (Indians) could be moved C had learned from Lewis and Clark of the untapped mineral resources in western areas D hoped to cement a Franco-American alliance against the British E hoped to preserve an agricultural society by making abundant lands available to future generations
e
Of the following, which was the principal issue on which the United States sought settlement with Great Britain at the outset of the War of 1812? A A guarantee of New England fishing rights off Newfoundland B Free navigation of the Mississippi River C Cancellation of pre-Revolutionary debts D Access to trade with the British West Indies
e
The most unpopular and least successful of President Thomas Jefferson's policies was his A advocacy of territorial expansion B handling of Barbary Coast pirates C reduction of the size of the military D reduction of the national debt E adherence to neutrality in dealing with England and France
e
