history chap 7
________ advocated a "loose" interpretation of the "necessary and proper" clause to support the creation of a national bank. A) Thomas Jefferson B) Patrick Henry C) James Madison D) Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
In the early 1800s, American settlers blamed frontier warfare on a scheme by A) General Harrison. B) the French. C) the Federalists. D) the British.
The british
The president's veto power and the impeachment power of Congress are both examples of A) substantive due process. B) executive privilege. C) procedural due process. D) checks and balances.
checks and balances
By 1820 the American population and geographic area both A) remained constant. B) increased by half. C) doubled. D) tripled.
doubled
As a result of the Missouri Compromise, which two states were admitted into the Union? A) Missouri and Maine B) Missouri and Massachusetts C) Arkansas and Kansas D) Rhode Island and Kentucky
missouri and maine
What "may be seen as the final stage in the evolution of American independence"? A) Louisiana Purchase B) Monroe Doctrine C) War of 1812 D) Battle of New Orleans
monroe doctrine
) How was slavery a sectional issue before 1820? A) Westerners tended to disagree with the South because their major markets were in the North. B) The cotton boom dampened southern support of slavery. C) Westerners tended to support the South because most Westerners owned slaves also. D) Most white Americans saw slavery as mainly a local issue.
most white americans saw slavery as mainly a local issue
The principle of the Three-Fifths Compromise was that A) amendments could be made in the Constitution with the consent of three-fifths of the states. B) three-fifths of the members of the House and of the Senate needed to approve all important bills in Congress. C) treaties could be ratified only by a three-fifths majority of the Senators. D) three-fifths of the slaves would be counted in determining each state's representation and share of direct federal taxes.
3/5 of the slaves would be counted in determining each state's representation and share of direct federal taxes
The Republican who caused Jefferson the most trouble by conspiring with General James Wilkinson and flirting with treason was A) Thomas Pinckney. B) Aaron Burr. C) John Randolph. D) Robert Livingston.
Aaron Burr
The author of the Report on Manufactures, which was a bold call for national economic planning, was A) Thomas Jefferson. B) James Madison. C) Alexander Hamilton. D) Patrick Henry.
Alexander Hamilton
When the Annapolis meeting of 1786, which was called to discuss commercial problems, seemed about to fail, ________ proposed a convention in Philadelphia to deal with constitutional reform. A) James Madison B) Alexander Hamilton C) George Washington D) Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
The American general who pursued the Seminole Native A) negotiation of the Treaty of Ghent on terms favorable to the United States. B) acquisition of the area through the Louisiana Purchase. C) emergence of Andrew Jackson as a military hero. D) writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key. Answer: C (p. 204-205) Topic: The Battle of New Orleans and the End of the War Skill: Conceptual 20) The measure in which Great Britain and the United States agreed to set a limit on the number of armed vessels on the Great Lakes was the A) Rush-Bagot Agreement. B) Transcontinental Treaty. C) St. Lawrence Accord. D) Monroe Doctrine. Answer: A (p. 206) Topic: Anglo-American Rapprochement Skill: Factual 21) The American general who pursued the Seminole Native Americans into Florida and seized two Spanish forts was A) Henry Dearborn. B) William Henry Harrison. C) Oliver Hazard Perry. D) Andrew Jackson.
Andrew Jackson
]During his first term, Jefferson fought a small naval war, attempting to resist the blackmail of the A) Haitian pirates. B) English. C) French. D) Barbary pirates.
Barbary pirates
In his "Farewell Address," George Washington indicated his A) support of northern commercial interests. B) belief that political parties were harmful and divisive. C) willingness to run for a third term if nominated. D) support for a military alliance with England.
Belief that political parties were harmful and divisive
James Madison responded to the Alien and Sedition Acts by A) condemning them because they assumed that elected officials were the masters rather than the servants of the people. B) vigorously prosecuting alien critics of the government. C) intentionally violating the Sedition Act to test its constitutionality before the Supreme Court. D) organizing Republicans in Congress to block any Federalist measures until these acts were repealed.
Condemning them because they assumed that elected officials were the masters rather than the servants of the people
In the War of 1812, Captain Isaac Hull commanded the frigate ________ to a brilliant victory over the H.M.S. Guerriere. A) Chesapeake B) Constitution C) Leopard D) United States
Constitution
In discussing the debate about whether Thomas Jefferson fathered a child with his slave, Sally Hemmings, your text notes that A) DNA evidence supports the contention that Thomas Jefferson was most likely the father of at least one of Sally Hemmings's children. B) most historians agree with Jefferson's biographer Dumas Malone that these accusations have no foundation. C) Jefferson's significance as a statesman would be greatly diminished if this accusation were proven to be true. D) DNA evidence disproves the contention that Thomas Jefferson was the father of at least one of Sally Hemmings's children.
DNA evidence supports the contention that thomas jefferson was most likely the father of at least one of sally hemmings children
Tecumseh's brother, Tenskwatawa (or "The Prophet") A) called upon Native Americans to farm and copy the ways of whites. B) was a spy for General William Henry Harrison. C) declared Native Americans should reject white ways, clothes, and liquor. D) was paid by the French to disrupt American settlement of the Ohio River Valley.
Declared Native Americans should reject white ways, clothes, and liquor
Under ________, exports were totally prohibited and only foreign vessels were allowed to import goods to America. A) the Non-Intercourse Act B) the Embargo Act C) Macon's Bill Number Two D) the Berlin and Milan Decrees
Embargo Act
In the early 1790s General Anthony Wayne's decisive defeat of the Native Americans in Ohio in the Battle of ________ opened that territory to settlement. A) Tippecanoe B) Murfreesboro C) Fallen Timbers D) Cowpens
Fallen timbers
Examining the debate over ratifying the Constitution, the text concludes that the A) Federalists generally were favored free choice over power and tended to resent those who sought and held power. B) Anti-Federalists were opposed to the Constitution for primarily economic reasons. C) Federalists used their superior political organization and persuasive abilities to great advantage. D) Anti-Federalists generally agreed on the need for a more energetic national government.
Federalists used their superior political organization and persuasive abilities to great advantage
"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake." This warning came from A) George Washington's "Farewell Address." B) Alexander Hamilton's Report on Manufactures. C) John Taylor of Caroline's An Inquiry Into the Principles and Policy of the Government of the United States. D) John Adams's A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America.
George washington farewell address
Under Jay's Treaty, ________ agreed to abandon its military posts in the American Northwest. A) France B) Holland C) Spain D) Great Britain
Great Britain
In Aaron Burr's trial for treason, A) Burr readily admitted his guilt. B) Hamilton antagonized Burr so much that they fought a duel in which Hamilton was killed. C) neither President Jefferson nor Chief Justice Marshall acted impartially. D) Chief Justice Marshall displayed great impartiality in
Hamilton antagonized Burr so much that they fought a duel in which hamilton was killed
The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr resulted from A) Hamilton's campaigning against Burr when he ran for governor of New York and then continuing to cast aspersions on Burr's character. B) Burr's opposition to Hamilton's financial program. C) Burr's refusal to withdraw from the election of 1800, which forced Hamilton to support Jefferson against his better judgment. D) Burr's accusations that Hamilton had an affair with his wife.
Hamiltons campaigning against Burr when he ran for governor of new york and then continuing to cast aspersions on burrs character
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice John Marshall cleverly established the power of the Supreme Court to A) issue writs ordering governmental officials to perform certain duties. B) invalidate federal laws held to be in conflict with the Constitution. C) remove governmental officials who refused to perform their duties. D) award damages to governmental officials deprived of their jobs.
Invalidate federal laws held to be in conflict with the constitution
The author of the South Carolina Exposition and Protest who, drawing on the works of John Locke, stated that it was within the authority of a state to nullify a law within its boundaries if a state convention found an act of Congress unconstitutional was A) Henry Clay. B) John C. Calhoun. C) Andrew Jackson. D) William H. Crawford.
John C Calhoun
The Federalist Chief Justice who established the power of the Supreme Court to invalidate federal laws in Marbury v. Madison (1803) was A) John Marshall. B) Oliver Ellsworth. C) Samuel Chase. D) William Hubard.
John Marshall
The best-known political leader of the North in the early 1820s, who served brilliantly as Monroe's secretary of state, was A) Daniel Webster. B) James Madison. C) Alexander J. Dallas. D) John Quincy Adams.
John quincy adams
The president chosen in 1824 by the House of Representatives when no candidate received a majority of votes in the Electoral College was A) James Monroe. B) Andrew Jackson. C) John Quincy Adams. D) James Madison.
John quincy adams
The purpose of the ________ was to maintain Federalist control of the judicial branch against Jeffersonianism. A) Governmental Reorganization Act of 1799 B) Judiciary Act of 1801 C) Judicial Review Act of 1805 D) Federal Judiciary Act of 1789
Judiciary act of 1801
The western expedition that explored the northwestern area of the Louisiana Purchase from 1804-1806 was led by A) Zebulon Pike. B) Stanley and Livingston. C) Thomas Freeman. D) Lewis and Clark.
Lewis and Clark
The effect of the Berlin and Milan decrees by France and the Orders in Council by Great Britain was to A) encourage trade with Great Britain and discourage trade with France. B) stop all American trade with both countries. C) promote American trade with both countries. D) make trade more difficult for neutral nations.
Make trade more difficult for neutral nations
The gregarious New York politician who never took a political position if he could avoid doing so and who led a political machine known as the Albany Regency was A) De Witt Clinton. B) Martin Van Buren. C) Thomas Hart Benton. D) William Harris Crawford.
Martin van buren
In his first inaugural address, Jefferson stressed his desire to A) seek revenge on the Federalists for the Alien and Sedition Acts. B) minimize the differences between Federalists and Republicans. C) increase government spending to provide better services for citizens. D) negotiate a mutual defense alliance with Great Britain.
Minimize the differences between federalists and republicans
One of the purposes of Lewis and Clark's expedition was to learn if the ________ River connected with a water route to the Pacific. A) Missouri B) Colorado C) Mississippi D) Columbia
Missouri
The state admitted to the Union on the condition that, in the future, slavery was prohibited in the area of the Louisiana Purchase north of the 36° 30' line was A) Kansas. B) Ohio. C) Kentucky. D) Missouri.
Missouri
According to "Mapping the Past," the map "Ratification of the Federal Constitution 1787-1790" neither totally confirms nor totally refutes the view that those who favored the Constitution tended to live in A) more prosperous coastal regions. B) less settled areas. C) backwoods regions. D) less prosperous areas.
More prosperous coastal regions
The leader who abandoned his plans for an empire in the New World and sold Louisiana to the United States was A) Louis XVI. B) Juan Carlos I. C) George III. D) Napoleon.
Napolean
During the ratification of the Constitution, the bitter disputes in ________ led to the writing of the Federalist Papers. A) Maryland B) Virginia C) Massachusetts D) New York
New York
Which of the following was fearful of the Constitution believing that it "squints toward monarchy"? A) John Jay B) Gouverneur Morris C) Patrick Henry D) Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
The model for many of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention was the A) British Parliament. B) French Estates General. C) Athenian democracy. D) Roman republic.
Roman Republic
The measure in which Great Britain and the United States agreed to set a limit on the number of armed vessels on the Great Lakes was the A) Rush-Bagot Agreement. B) Transcontinental Treaty. C) St. Lawrence Accord. D) Monroe Doctrine
Rush bagot agreement
In 1786 Massachusetts debtor farmers rebelled against the state government and were defeated in battle. This was ________ Rebellion. A) Bacon's B) Leisler's C) Paxton's D) Shays's
Shays
The greatest naval hero of Jefferson's undeclared war with the Barbary pirates of Tripoli was A) Edward Preble. B) Oliver Hazard Perry. C) William Henry Harrison. D) Stephen Decatur.
Stephan decatur
The Shawnee chief who tried to bind all of the tribes east of the Mississippi into a great confederation in the early 1800s was A) Little Turtle. B) Chief Joseph. C) Osceola. D) Tecumseh.
Tecumseh
"Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans-we are all Federalists." This was written by A) John Adams. B) Alexander Hamilton. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) George Washington.
Thomas Jefferson
Congress will "take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to any definition" if the "necessary and proper clause" is not literally interpreted. This was the sentiment of A) Alexander Hamilton, favoring the Bill of Rights. B) Thomas Jefferson, opposing the National Bank. C) Alexander Hamilton, favoring the National Bank. D) Thomas Jefferson, opposing the Bill of Rights.
Thomas Jefferson opposing the national bank
In the election of 1796, when John Adams was chosen president, ________ was elected as his vice president. A) Thomas Pinckney B) Thomas Jefferson C) Alexander Hamilton D) John Jay
Thomas jefferson
The president known for his "pell-mell" style of plain dress and informal entertaining was A) George Washington. B) John Adams. C) Thomas Jefferson. D) James Madison.
Thomas jefferson
"A little rebellion" is "medicine necessary for the sound health of government." This statement was made by A) George Washington on the Revolutionary War. B) Alexander Hamilton on the Whiskey Rebellion. C) Thomas Jefferson on Shays's Rebellion. D) James Monroe on the XYZ Affair.
Thomas jefferson on shays rebellion
The Transcontinental Treaty of 1819 A) gave the United States claim to the entire Texas area. B) settled American boundary disputes with Canada. C) established joint occupation of the Oregon country. D) transferred Florida to the United States for $5 million and settled the southern boundary of the Louisiana territory to the Pacific.
Transferred florida to the united states for 5 million and settled the southern boundary of the louisiana territory to the pacific
Which of the following committed the United States to be "friendly and impartial" in the wars that raged in Europe in the late 1800s? A) Jefferson's Embargo Declaration, 1807 B) the Treaty of Alliance between France and the United States, 1778 C) Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, 1793 D) the Treaty between the United States and Prussia, 1785
Washingtons proclamation of neutrality 1793
) In the 1820s, the most prominent southern leader, the highly successful secretary of the treasury under Monroe, was A) John C. Calhoun. B) Henry Clay. C) William Henry Harrison. D) William H. Crawford.
William H crawford
In addition to the Lewis and Clark expedition, Jefferson dispatched ________ to explore the upper Mississippi Valley and the Colorado region. A) Zebulon Pike B) Thomas Freeman C) Francis Parkman D) Daniel Boone
Zebulon Pike
) The "Era of Good Feelings" was noted for the A) absence of organized political parties opposing each other. B) return to the political and economic philosophy of Jefferson. C) exceptionally strong leadership by Monroe as head of his party. D) absence of any divisive political and economic issues.
absence of organized political parties opposing each other
The repressive measures which the Federalists passed primarily to smash their Republican opponents were the A) Judiciary Acts of 1801. B) Militia and Quartering Acts. C) Alien and Sedition Acts. D) Kentucky and Virginia Resolves.
alien and sedition acts
The problem of impressment was compounded by A) British captains insisting on thorough and lengthy investigations into which sailors were actually British citizens. B) America's loose immigration laws. C) Jefferson's refusal to allow the British to impress sailors on American ships who were British citizens. D) the fact that American trade in war materials made shipping vulnerable to British searches.
americas loose immigration laws
According to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolves, a law of Congress could be declared unconstitutional by A) the president. B) constitutional conventions in two-thirds of the states. C) one-third of the states acting in common. D) an individual state.
an individual state
As president, Thomas Jefferson A) appointed only Republicans to his Cabinet. B) followed Washington's example of dignified pomp and ceremony. C) escalated conflicts between himself and his opponents. D) followed Washington's example of a non-partisan, balanced Cabinet.
appointed only republicans to his cabinet
Thomas Jefferson was politically A) non-partisan. B) inept. C) astute. D) antagonistic.
astute
The episode which immediately prompted the Embargo Act was the A) naval conflict between the Constitution and the Guerriere. B) French blockade of major American ports. C) British refusal to pay American tariffs. D) attack on the Chesapeake by the Leopard.
attack on the chesapeake by the leopard
After Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793, France A) and England each respected American shipping with the other. B) threatened to declare war unless America honored her treaty obligations. C) attacked American shipping, as did England, despite American neutrality. D) respected America's freedom to trade, but England attacked all American shipping.
attacked american shipping, as did england despite american neutrality
In the end, Jefferson justified the purchase of Louisiana by A) reminding the country of the dangers presented by foreigners in North America. B) appealing to the "manifest destiny" of the United States to expand westward to the Pacific. C) amending the Constitution specifically to allow the addition of new territories. D) bowing to "the good sense of the country" which seemed to demand the acquisition despite constitutional difficulties.
bowing to the good sense of the country which seemed to demand the acquisition despite constitutional difficulties
The essential question involved in the Missouri Compromise was whether or not Missouri would A) be allowed to import slaves from abroad. B) include present-day Kansas in its boundaries. C) come into the Union as a free or slave state. D) be forced to pay its share of the cost of the Louisiana Purchase.
come into the union as a free or slave state
The procedure specified for ratifying the Constitution A) depended upon approval of the Constitution by the legislatures of the various states. B) depended upon approval of the Constitution by special conventions in the various states. C) was immediately followed by all 13 states. D) required majority approval in the first national election.
depended upon approval of the constitution by special conventions in the various states
Among the causes of the War of 1812 was the A) demand from New England merchants that their shipping be protected. B) desire of Westerners to expand into Canada and Florida. C) British repeal of the Orders in Council. D) French blockade of American ports.
deseire of westerners to expand into canada and florida
John C. Calhoun of South Carolina was A) a smooth political manipulator who avoided taking political positions whenever possible. B) a poorly educated, rough-and-tumble, frontier politician. C) possessed by all of the virtues and most of vices of the puritan, being suspicious both of himself and of others. D) devoted to the South, but known for his broad national view of political affairs.
devoted to the south but known for his broad national view of political affairs
The original Bank of the United States that Hamilton proposed A) was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1814. B) did not have its charter renewed when it expired in 1811. C) was strongly supported by southern planters. D) was unable to interest foreign investors in purchasing its stock.
did not have its charter renewed when it expired in 1811
The Great Compromise settled the issue of representation in Congress by allowing A) each state two Senators and a number of Representatives that depended on its population. B) the large states to control the Senate and small states to control the House of Representatives. C) the state legislatures to choose both houses of Congress. D) the voters to elect both houses of Congress.
each state two senators and a number of representatives that depended on its population
) The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 resulted in the A) negotiation of the Treaty of Ghent on terms favorable to the United States. B) acquisition of the area through the Louisiana Purchase. C) emergence of Andrew Jackson as a military hero. D) writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key.
emergence of andrew jackson as a military hero
The die-hard Federalists who organized a scheme to break away from the Union and create a "northern confederacy" in 1804 were the A) Federal Constitutionalists. B) Essex Junto. C) Hartford Convention. D) War Hawks.
essex junto
One of the purposes of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to A) build military outposts to serve as trading centers with the Native American tribes. B) bring Protestantism to the Native Americans. C) drive the Spanish out of Oregon. D) establish official relations with Native American tribes.
establish official relations with native american tribes
Republican attempts to impeach Federalist judges resulted in the A) removal of twelve judges, largely on the grounds of political disagreements. B) Supreme Court ruling that judges were not subject to impeachment. C) failure to remove their main target, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase. D) complete failure to remove any of the judges.
failure to remove their main target supreme ourt justice samuel chase
One example of the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation was the inability of the United States to A) prevent English annexation of Florida. B) force England to withdraw its troops from American soil after the Revolutionary War. C) force England to abandon military posts it built beyond the boundaries of the original thirteen states. D) prohibit French settlers from claiming American land in the Ohio River Valley.
force england to withdraw its troops from american soil after the revolutionary war
The Bill of Rights guaranteed that Congress would not interfere with the right(s) to A) freedom of speech, press, and religion. B) a two party political system. C) own slaves. D) vote for all adult males.
freedom of speech press and religion
Alexander Hamilton's Report on Public Credit presented a plan deliberately intended to A) give a special advantage to the rich and thus win their support. B) penalize speculation in government securities. C) aid veterans of the Revolution in financing land purchases. D) provide help to debtor farmers.
give a special advantage to the rich and thus win their support
How successful was Jefferson as president by 1805? A) He seemed to have led his fellow Americans into a golden age. B) He was very successful in all areas except domestic policy. C) He had one of the most disastrous first terms ever completed by a president who was re-elected. D) He was very successful in all areas except foreign policy.
he seemed to have led his fellow americans into a golden age
How well did Jefferson handle the foreign policy crisis presented by the impressment controversy? A) He was neither well-informed nor hardheaded. B) He displayed his diplomatic mastery; it was one of his finest moments. C) His handling of the foreign policy crisis went quite well at first until his initial success went to his head. D) His initial bumbling attempts were rectified by Secretary of State James Madison.
he was neither well informed nor hardheaded
The outstanding western leader of the 1820s, combining a charismatic personality with great skills at arranging political compromises, was A) John Quincy Adams. B) Martin Van Buren. C) John C. Calhoun. D) Henry Clay.
henry clay
The Monroe Doctrine A) proclaimed President Monroe's intention of intervening actively in Europe. B) followed precisely a suggestion made earlier by the British government. C) hoped to isolate the United States from involvement in European affairs. D) asserted American claims to all of the Oregon country.
hoped to isolate the united states from involvement in european affairs
"The Pretension advanced by Mr. Madison that the American Flag should protect every Individual sailing under it is too extravagant to require any serious Refutation." This statement by a British foreign secretary is about the American response to A) the international slave trade. B) impressment. C) illegal aliens. D) pirates.
impressment
The British practice of forcibly removing British deserters from American ships was called A) impressment. B) dragoonment. C) involuntary recruitment. D) de-naturalization.
impressment
Which of the following statements about the case of Marbury v. Madison is NOT true? A) Marshall found that by right Marbury should have his commission. B) It established the concept of judicial review by declaring something unconstitutional for the first time. C) It bolstered the concept of checks and balances by providing an executive branch "check" on judicial power. D) It found that Congress did not have the power to authorize the Supreme Court to force Madison to give Marbury his commission.
it bolstered the concept of checks and balances by providing an executive branch check on judicial power
How does the text evaluate the Embargo Act of 1807? A) It was certainly a mistake. B) It showed that Jefferson sometimes chose practical results over moral principles. C) Strong Federalist support ensured its success. D) Even though it was unpopular, Jefferson had no other feasible options.
it was certainly a mistake
The conduct of "Citizen" Genet was unacceptable to the American government because he was A) working to overthrow Washington's administration. B) licensing American vessels as privateers against British shipping. C) involved in political intrigues with Governor Clinton of New York. D) trying to enlist Americans to fight against Napoleon.
licensing american vessels as privateers against british shipping
To secure approval for federal assumption of state debts, Alexander Hamilton promised to A) locate the nation's permanent capital on the Potomac River. B) repay the southern states which had already paid off much of their debt. C) withdraw his proposal for a Bank of the United States. D) support funds to promote southern manufacturing.
locate the nation's permanent capital on the potomac river
Which of the following statements about Shays's Rebellion is true? A) Citizens of other states were generally indifferent to it. B) The central government effectively aided Massachusetts in quelling the rebellion. C) Many leaders, such as Washington, concluded that the central government must be strengthened. D) Most of the rebels were unemployed shipyard workers, frustrated by the depression of the 1780s.
many leaders such as washington concluded that the central government must be strengthened
The map "The War of 1812" depicts the British tactic in America of a(n) A) naval blockade of the American coast. B) amphibious attack on Boston. C) major offensive by Native Americans from west of the Mississippi. D) coordinated attack on the Mississippi River Valley from Canada and New Orleans.
naval blockade of the american coast
In the negotiations for what became the Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson originally commissioned Robert Livingston and James Monroe to purchase A) everything west of the Mississippi River. B) St. Louis and New Orleans. C) New Orleans and Florida. D) the rights to navigate the Mississippi River.
new orleans and florida
According to the _____________, trade with Great Britain and France was forbidden and could only resume by presidential proclamation when either power ceased violating the rights of Americans. A) Non-Intercourse Act B) Embargo Act C) Berlin Decree D) Milan Decree
non intercourse act
The most drastic departure from past experience under the new constitution was the creation of a A) directly elected Senate. B) national legislature. C) powerful presidency. D) directly elected House of Representatives.
powerful presidency
) The election of 1824 was waged on mainly personal grounds because the A) Democrats were trying to destroy their political opponents. B) previous party system had collapsed. C) newspapers encouraged a mudslinging, negative campaign. D) Whigs were out to win at any price.
previous party system had collapsed
In the War of 1812, the most effective American action against British shipping was by A) U.S. frigates. B) navies of the individual states. C) pirates in the Caribbean. D) privateering merchantmen.
privateering merchantmen
Thomas Jefferson "prepared the country for democracy" by A) demonstrating that there was almost no difference between the parties. B) introducing legislation to abolish slavery. C) encouraging poor white males to vote. D) proving that a Democrat could establish and maintain a stable regime.
proving that a democrat could establish and maintain a stable regime
When the French indicated a willingness to reopen the negotiations that had been disrupted by the XYZ Affair, President Adams responded by A) demanding conquest of the remaining Spanish colonies in North and South America. B) pursuing a policy of international peace, despite Federalist demands for war. C) playing upon French fears by discussing an alliance with England. D) disregarding the French overtures because the Federalists had turned American hostility toward the French against the Republicans also.
pursuing a policy of internation peace despite federalist demands for war
Western opinion on public land policy in the early nineteenth century generally favored A) increasing the price and the minimum size offered for sale. B) reducing the price, but increasing the minimum size offered for sale. C) reducing the price and the minimum size offered for sale. D) increasing the price, but reducing the minimum size offered for sale.
reducing the price and the minimum size offered for sale
) During the War of 1812, Federalists in New England A) refused to provide militia to aid in the fight. B) supplied the American army with goods at prices below their cost. C) purchased most of the government bonds to fund the war. D) tried to negotiate an unofficial peace with France.
refused to provide militia to aid in the fight
James Madison believed that a A) decentralized republic would attract leaders of great ability. B) republican form of government could operate efficiently in a large country. C) decentralized republic would protect the country from the manipulations of special interest groups. D) large country would need a less powerful central government.
republican form of government could operate efficiently in a large country
Concerning the birth of political parties in America, which of the following is the correct connection? A) Republicans: George Washington B) Federalists: James Monroe C) Republicans: Alexander Hamilton D) Republicans: Thomas Jefferson
republicans thomas jefferson
Prior to the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon launched an expedition against which former French colony, led by which black revolutionary? A) Saint Domingue; Toussaint Louverture B) Haiti; Maximilien Robespierre C) Cuba; Jose Marti D) Guadeloupe; Louis Delgres
saint dominge, toussaint louverture
For Jefferson, one of the most important reasons for the Louisiana Purchase was that it A) secured access to the mouth of the Mississippi River. B) supported American claims to gold deposits in the Midwest. C) opened new territory for the expansion of slavery. D) provided land which could be used to back up the new paper money issued by the National Bank.
secured access to the mouth of the Mississippi river
The greatest opposition to the War of 1812 came from A) churches. B) Westerners. C) expansionists. D) shipowners
shipowners
The Treaty of Ghent (1814) ending the War of 1812 A) required the British to stop the impressment of seamen. B) simply reestablished the status quo ante bellum. C) clearly defined the rights of neutral nations. D) was merely a temporary halt in the ongoing violent conflicts between the British and the Americans.
simply reestablished the status quo ante bellum
The nation which caused a major problem for the new government of the Articles of Confederation when it closed the lower Mississippi River to American commerce was A) Spain. B) France. C) Great Britain. D) England.
spain
The Monroe Doctrine's warning against European interference in America came because ________ colonies rebelled to gain their independence. A) France's B) Spain's C) Portugal's D) England's
spains
Between 1803 and 1806, the main effect upon America of the war between France and England was to A) stimulate the economy dramatically, especially in re-exporting foreign products. B) deepen domestic political divisions between the Republicans and the Federalists. C) disrupt and almost destroy American foreign trade. D) stimulate greatly increased defense spending in preparation for war.
stimulate the economy dramatically especially in reexporting foreign products
Alexander Hamilton believed that the United States needed a A) completely unregulated economy. B) strong national government. C) political democracy with no restrictions on voting and office holding. D) weak national government.
strong national government
When confronted by the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, Washington A) lacked the power to suppress it. B) suppressed it peacefully with a tremendous show of force. C) ignored it until it died out. D) met with the leaders to discuss their problems.
suppressed it peacefully with a tremendous show of force
Under the Articles of Confederation there was a failed attempt to raise revenue and pressure the British by a(n) A) tariff. B) income tax. C) quitrent. D) foreign property tax.
tariff
) The Tariff of 1828 was so high that in the South it was called the A) Tariff of No Return. B) Extravagant Tariff. C) Tariff of Abominations. D) Bloody Tariff.
tariff of abominations
The purpose of the ________ Amendment to the Constitution was to mollify those who feared the states would be destroyed by the new government. A) First B) Fourth C) Seventh D) Tenth
tenth
The XYZ Affair resulted in A) the creation of a Navy department and military appropriations to pursue the Federalist demands for war with France. B) France unilaterally ending the alliance of 1778 with America. C) France securing an alliance by bribing the American negotiators. D) the creation of a permanent standing army with military appropriations to pursue the Republican demands for war with England.
the creation of a navy department and military appropriations to pursue the federalist demands for war with france
Congress repealed ________ in 1809 because it harmed American commerce rather than that of the British and French. A) the Non-Intercourse Act B) the Milan Decree C) the Embargo Act D) Macon's Bill No. 2
the embargo act
The Louisiana Purchase furthered weakened the power of A) Napoleon. B) the Republicans. C) the Federalists. D) Thomas Jefferson
the federalists
Much Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution disappeared when A) the Federalists promised amendments to guarantee the civil liberties of the people. B) it became obvious that the constitution would be adopted over their objections. C) Alexander Hamilton threatened to impose an even stronger national government with the assistance of the army. D) it was agreed that an Anti-Federalist would be chosen vice-president.
the federalists promised amendments to guarantee the civil liberties of the people
The final form of the Constitution was decided by A) James Madison's unwillingness to compromise on any issues. B) the give-and-take of practical compromise. C) an alliance of the large, northern states. D) a small group of Southerners dedicated to protecting slavery.
the give and take of practical comprimise
In January 1815, which of the following gave states the right to assert their authority should "deliberate, dangerous and palpable infractions of the Constitution" be made? A) the Essex Junto B) the Hartford Convention C) the Federalist Papers D) the Kentucky and Virginia Resolves
the hartford convention
It was the intention of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention that A) the president would be elected directly by the citizenry. B) the House of Representatives would elect the president because of the effect of the cumbersome Electoral College method. C) members of the Electoral College would directly elect the president. D) the Senate would make nominations and that the House would choose and appoint the president.
the house of representatives would elect the president because of the effect of the cumbersome electoral college method
50) In the face of growing sectionalism, which of the following was NOT a unifying force among the American landscape? A) growth and prosperity B) patriotism C) the uniqueness of the American system of government D) the ideas of preeminent politicians, such as those found in Calhoun's Exposition and Protest
the ideas of preeminent politicians such as those found in calhouns exposition and protest
) "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 powers." The source of this quote is A) the Embargo Act. B) the Transcontinental Treaty. C) Washington's Neutrality Proclamation. D) the Monroe Doctrine.
the monroe doctrine
Northern objections to admitting Missouri as a slave state were based on A) the immorality of slavery. B) the overrepresentation they thought Missouri would have because of the Three-Fifths Compromise. C) the loss of revenue the federal treasury would suffer when plantations rather than homesteads were established. D) their fears that this would lead to resumption of the international slave trade.
the over representation they thought missouri would have because of the three fifths comprimise
The vote in the House of Representatives on Tallmadge's amendment to the Missouri Enabling Act in 1819 demonstrated that A) the rapidly growing North controlled the House of Representatives. B) only a small minority of politicians favored restricting the expansion of slavery. C) the South retained the power to limit the actions of the House. D) the emerging West held the balance of power in the House.
the rapidly growing north controlled the house of representatives
The depression of 1819 was worsened by the policies of A) New England merchants. B) James Madison. C) the second Bank of the United States. D) the Treasury Department.
the second bank of the united states
The British changed their strategy against the United States in 1814 because A) they could expect the support of France and Spain at that time. B) the war in Europe, which had diverted their attention earlier, was now over. C) the American military effort had broken down completely. D) they had been soundly defeated in Europe.
the war in europe was now over
) The "Tariff of Abominations" was so-called by its detractors because it A) threatened to impoverish the South with its excessively high rates. B) established rates on raw materials which were too low to protect southern crops. C) seemed to be designed to promote the candidacy of John Quincy Adams. D) dramatically cut tariffs and flooded the South with cheap imported goods.
thretened to impoverish the south with its excessively high rates
The "Burr Conspiracy" was an unsuccessful attempt A) to seize the presidency, which Aaron Burr thought was rightfully his. B) by Burr to assassinate Alexander Hamilton. C) to separate a part of the West from the United States. D) by Hamilton to assassinate Aaron Burr.
to separate a part of the west from the united states
It was difficult to amend the Articles of Confederation because amendments had to be approved by A) unanimous consent of members of Congress. B) legislatures in three-fourths of the states. C) specially elected conventions in nine of the thirteen states. D) unanimous consent of the states.
unanimous consent of the states
After the Revolution, the American balance of exports and imports became A) very unfavorable as British merchants poured low-priced manufactured goods into America. B) quite unfavorable due to over-expansion and overproduction by American industry. C) distinctly favorable as the British West Indies were opened to American trade. D) very favorable as Americans who manufactured low-priced goods flooded the European economy.
very unfavorable as british merchants poured low priced manufactured goods into america
The War Hawks called for war against Great Britain because they A) agreed with the New England merchants' desire to stop impressment of their sailors. B) wanted to defend the national honor and save the republic from British domination. C) hoped to reopen European ports to US trade. D) were trying to divert public attention away from their immoral treatment of the Native Americans.
wanted to defend the national honor and save the republic from british domination
As president, John Quincy Adams A) was an inept politician. B) eloquently aroused public support for his programs. C) was extraordinarily sensitive to the mood of public opinion. D) strongly opposed federal support for internal improvements.
was an inept politician
As president, George Washington A) aggressively led the Federalist party in election campaigns. B) used his "State of the Union" addresses to advocate legislation. C) was careful not to exceed the powers given him by the Constitution. D) was not concerned about establishing precedents.
was careful not to exceed the powers given him by the constitution
The Embargo Act of 1807 A) won public acclaim for Jefferson because "he kept us out of war." B) was resented and resisted by large numbers of Americans. C) easily accomplished its purpose. D) was not supported initially by many Americans, but they eventually saw the wisdom of Jefferson's policy.
was resented and resisted by large numbers of americans
The major U.S. city sacked and burned by the British in 1814 was A) Washington. B) New Orleans. C) Baltimore. D) Philadelphia.
washington
As a result of the War of 1812, the Federalists A) increased their popularity in all regions. B) were discredited as a political party. C) lost popularity in the South. D) regained the presidency in the election of 1816.
were discredited as a political party
The group which consistently favored low prices and easy credit for western lands was A) westerner settlers. B) northern manufacturers. C) southern planters. D) northern farmers.
westerner settlers
The French Revolution and the ensuing war between France and Great Britain tended to A) widen the split between American political parties. B) unite all political parties to oppose the principles of the French Revolution. C) undermine America's close relationship with England. D) unite all political parties to support the principles of the French Revolution.
widen the split between american political parties
George Washington's Cabinet was chosen A) without consulting John Adams, his vice president. B) from persons to whom Washington owed political favors. C) without regard to political affiliation or personal agreement with him. D) from Washington's personal friends in Virginia.
without regard to political affiliation or personal agreement with him
The French demand in 1797-1798 for a bribe as a precondition to negotiations with America was called the A) Lyon-Griswold Tangle. B) Berlin Decree. C) XYZ Affair. D) ABC Affair.
xyz affair
