APUSH chapter 8

Monroe counted on which of the following European nations to be an ally if any nation challenged the Monroe Doctrine? a. Britain b. France c. Russia d. Spain

France

Briefly explain how ONE of the following was popularly considered the primary cause of the Panic described in the excerpt. -Second Bank -Land speculation -Inflation

The Second Bank attempted to curtail inflation by tightening credit for many banks. This led to many bank closures and eventually caused the great panic.

Support for the bill would have been consistent with support for which of the following? a. American System b. Cultural nationalism c. Specialization d. Factory system

American system

Chapter 8, Question 1 b: Contrast your choice against one of the other options, demonstrating why that option is not as good as your choice.

Inventions is better than the labor unions because they were dependent on the new inventions and a system to gather resources for them to work with. They had to depend on other things to make an impact.

Briefly explain ONE action recommended in response to part B of the question.

Land speculation could be limited through either low prices or grants by the federal government.

Briefly explain how ONE of the following was affected by the Panic described in the excerpt. -Nationalism -Era of Good Feelings -The West

Nationalism was weakened by growing sectionalism as the economic panic affected the west more than other sections. Each section had their own concerns.

Chapter 8, Question 2 a: Briefly, explain ONE of the parts of Henery Clay's proposed American System, a comprehensive plan to bring about economic improvement. Provide at least ONE piece of evidence to support your explanation. -Protective tariffs -National Bank -Internal Improvments

Protective tariffs would promote American manufacturing. This would also raise revenue to build a national transportation system of federally constructed roads and canals.

Which phrase by Burleigh best addresses the motives of the largest number of immigrants coming to the US during the years from 1816-1848? a. "a good climate" b. "a good pay for labor" c. "kind neighbors" d. "a hearty welcome"

a good pay for labor

Who of the following provided the strongest influence on President Monroe in the writing of the Monroe Doctrine? a. George Washington b. John Adams c. Thomas Jefferson d. John Quincy Adams

george washington

Which best explains why the American people were so supportive of the Monroe Doctrine? a. Nationalism b. Sectionalism c. States' rights d. Dislike of Britain

nationalism

Which of the following reinforced the message that Burleigh was sending people who wanted to move to America? a. American System b. Industrialization c. Protective tariff d. Rush-Bagot Agreement

protective tariff

Chapter 8, Question 1 a: Choose ONE of the choices below, and explain how your choice had an impact on the industrial growth during this period from prior to the War of 1812 to the middle of the 19th century. -Factory system -Inventions -Labor unions

Inventions increased because they were protected by patent laws that encouraged development of new tools and machines. Many like Eli Whitney improved this technology improving the industrial growth.

Chapter 8, Question 2 b: Briefly explain how ONE of the parts of Henry Clay's proposed American System would bring about economic improvement. Provide at least ONE piece of evidence to support your explanation.

National Bank would keep the system running smoothly by providing a national currency. This currency would improve the economy.

Chapter 8, Question 1 c: Briefly explain whether there were any variations in industrial growth in different sections of the country

There were wide variations in industrial growth in different sections of the country. The Northeast and East had the necessary resources for industry. The West lacked the resources and the South devoted itself to the plantation system and slavery.

Based on the voting patterns shown in the chart, support for federal funding for internal improvements was strongest in: a. agricultural regions b. undeveloped regions c. regions where slavery was strong d. regions where the Federalist party had been strong

agricultural regions

In the 1830s and 1840s, the section of the US most affected by immigration was the: a. states in the East and North b. states with large plantations c. states west of the Allegheny Mountains d. territories that were not yet states

states in the east and north