APUSH FIRST 9 WEEKS EXAM
Those who shared Singletary's views most likely demanded that a new Constitution include which of the following features? a.A bill of rights b.A strong executive branch c.A bicameral legislature d.Customs duties only on exports
a.A bill of rights
Calhoun's attitude towards slavery in this excerpt can best be described as: a.A reiteration of Jefferson's defense of that slavery is like having a wolf by the ears, and we cannot let go b.Supporting the paternalistic defense of slavery c.A biblical defense of slavery d.An economic defense of slavery
a.A reiteration of Jefferson's defense of that slavery is like having a wolf by the ears, and we cannot let go
Which of the following historical developments best supports Wilentz's argument regarding the support Andrew Jackson's election? a.A rise of democratic and individualistic beliefs b.The emergence of a new national culture c.Attempts by free African American to change their political status d.The import of liberal social ideas from abroad
a.A rise of democratic and individualistic beliefs
Based on the information shown in the maps and your knowledge of U.S. history so far, which conclusion about economic ties between the North and South by the 1860s can be most reasonably drawn? a.A strong national banking system supported the relationship of the South's supply of cotton for manufacturing in the North b.The North helped the South develop canals to facilitate shipping of cotton to the North c.The South supplied most of the food products for the increasingly urbanized North d.The South supplied cotton for textile factories in the North
a.A strong national banking system supported the relationship of the South's supply of cotton for manufacturing in the North
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
a.American system
Which of the following reinforced the message that Burleigh was sending to people who wanted to move to America? a.American system b.Industrialization c.Protective tariff d.Rush-Bagot Agreement
a.American system
Which of the following mid-nineteenth century U.S. trends resulted from the ideas expressed in the passage? a.An accelerated move towards neutrality b.A nationalistic foreign policy c.A non-interventionist policy in Asia d.A move towards engagement in European affairs
a.An accelerated move towards neutrality
Which group would least agree with the event being depicted in the cartoon? a.Democratic-Republicans of the late 18th century b.Whigs c.Anti-federalists d.Those in the 1830s who wanted bank notes to be issued more freely
a.Democratic-Republicans of the late 18th century
Which of the following can best be viewed as a highly significant event, or turning point, leading to the trends shown by the maps? a.Development of agricultural technology that greatly improved the ability to process cotton b.Outlawing of the international slave trade, leading to a greater internal slave trade c.The South's investment in canals to improve the transportation of cotton d.The trade in sales from the old upper South to the new lower South
a.Development of agricultural technology that greatly improved the ability to process cotton
Which of the following developments most directly contributed to the availability of an initial workforce for systems like those shown in the map? a.Dramatic increase in German and Irish immigration b.Dramatic increase in food production capability in American agriculture c.Dramatic increase in transportation infrastructure d.The Development of interchangeable parts in factory production of goods
a.Dramatic increase in German and Irish immigration
The excerpt provides evidence to SUPPORT the argument that: a.European events related to the Napoleonic Wars caused controversies in American politics. b.The legacy of Jay's Treaty allowed for a period characterized by very little diplomatic strife. c.Jefferson's and Madison's attempts at 'peaceable coercion' were successful. d.The majority of Americans in the early 19th century could be characterized as isolationists.
a.European events related to the Napoleonic Wars caused controversies in American politics.
Morris's complaints are mostly a reflection of which of the following debates in the United States over: a.Federalism b.Nationalism c.Diplomacy d.Free Trade
a.Federalism
The opposition to foreigners is most similar to the view that many had toward which of the following in America at this time? a.Free African Americans b.Southerners c.Unions d.Women
a.Free African Americans
The author believes the U.S. is obligated to help France in its war against Britain due, in part, to which of the following? a.French support of the U.S. during the Revolutionary War b.France's defeat in the Seven Years' War c.French revolutionary rejection of violence during the early years of the French Revolution d.French support of the U.S. during the Articles of Confederation era
a.French support of the U.S. during the Revolutionary War
In the United States, support for the War of 1812 was the strongest from a.Frontier settlers who wanted land and protection from American Indians b.New England merchants who feared impressment c.Protestants who had religious sympathies with Great Britain d."Quids" who held class Democratic-Republican beliefs
a.Frontier settlers who wanted land and protection from American Indians
Which of the following leaders had ideas most similar to those of John Marshall in the passage? a.Henry Clay b.Andrew Jackson c.James K. Polk d.Martin Van Buren
a.Henry Clay
One of the primary reasons to form a union during this period was to a.Improve working conditions b.Win a shorter work week c.Prevent immigration d.Show racial solidarity
a.Improve working conditions
What was the significance of the event depicted in the cartoon for those in the early 1800s who supported such action? a.It meant a weakening of the power of those whom they considered the "Eastern aristocratic elite" b.It meant a significant weakening of the power of state governments c.It meant that state banks could no longer issue paper money at will and at any amounts, which led to instability in the banking system, hence, economic instability d.It demonstrated the increasing strength of the presidency
a.It meant a weakening of the power of those whom they considered the "Eastern aristocratic elite"
President Jackson's guiding principle to check "The injustices of government" was: a.Limited government b.The two-party system c.Universal suffrage d.Civil service reform
a.Limited government
Which of the following benefited most directly from the bank that Hamilton strongly supported? a.Manufacturers b.Farmers c.State governments d.Slaveowners
a.Manufacturers
How did developments like that depicted in the painting most directly affect regionalism between the North and South in the early 1800's? a.Northern states began to diversify into industrial manufacturing b.Transportation systems became important c.The British government tried to restrict importation of technology to the U.S. d.The southern states began to rely more heavily on machinery for processing cotton
a.Northern states began to diversify into industrial manufacturing
The point of view of the cartoon reinforces what perspective about political parties in the late 18th century? a.Organized political parties are dangerous in that the public good is often ignored in the rivalry between the parties b.Political parties are necessary to allow all political differences to surface for scrutiny c.The existence of organized political parties leads to heated disagreements over issues d.Conflicts arising from party politics demeans the stature of Congress
a.Organized political parties are dangerous in that the public good is often ignored in the rivalry between the parties
Which of the following most contributed to systems like those depicted in the map? a.Social objections to women in the labor force b.Increasing immigration to the U.S. c.Harsh working conditions d.Growth of trade unions
a.Social objections to women in the labor force
Which of the following would most likely have opposed the position of Representative Griswold? a.The Anti-Federalists b.The Federalist Party c.The Democratic-Republican Party d.The National-Republican Party
a.The Anti-Federalists
The image was most likely created by a political cartoonist from which of the following groups? a.The Whigs b.The Democratic Republicans c.The Federalists d.The Democrats
a.The Whigs
Which of the following provides the best evidence in support of the argument in the excerpt? a.The addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution b.The restriction of voting rights to propertied white males c.The continuation of the Atlantic slave trade until 1808 d.The limiting of the Federal government to a legislative body
a.The addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
Calhoun's perspective that the government "had a right, in the last resort to determine the extent of its own powers, and enforce its decision at the point of the bayonet" was most strongly shaped by his experience with: a.The ban of the slave trade in 1808 b.The federal response to nullification c.Rapidly increasing federal spending on internal improvements d.The federal government forcing South Carolina to accept the 2nd Bank of the United States
a.The ban of the slave trade in 1808
The trends in the table directly contributed to which of the following developments? a.The breakdown of the Second Party System b.The rise of the Democratic Party under Andrew Jackson c.Diplomatic tensions resulting in the Mexican War d.The significance of the Catholic Church in the Second Great Awakening
a.The breakdown of the Second Party System
Based on Wood's passage, which of the following might be considered the most "radical" change brought about by the American Revolution? a.The development of republican government institutions b.The increase in legal rights for women c.The abolition of the colonial aristocracy d.The creation of a powerful U.S. military force
a.The development of republican government institutions
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following developments? a.The emergence of a large and growing population of laboring poor b.The over cultivation of arable land in the Southeast c.A series of wars and federal efforts to control and relocate d.American Indian populations The further unification of the U.S. economy
a.The emergence of a large and growing population of laboring poor
The situation described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following developments? a.The establishment of the supremacy of the federal government b.An increased awareness of the inequalities in society related to slavery c.The maintenance of property qualifications for voting and citizenship d.The seizure of American Indians land claims
a.The establishment of the supremacy of the federal government
A long term effect of the building of the Erie Canal was which of the following? a.The fostering of regional interdependence b.The growth of manufacturing c.An increase in Southern cotton production d.A increase in support for the Missouri Compromise
a.The fostering of regional interdependence
As a result of the views of Pinckney and others from his region, a.The importation of slaves from Africa continued for two more decades b.No limits were placed on the future importation of African slaves c.Each slave in the southern states was counted as a whole person in determining representation d.Northerners refused to accept a fugitive slave provision in the Constitution
a.The importation of slaves from Africa continued for two more decades
Which of the following is the best support for German's claim that the United States has "abundant cause for war"? a.The impressment of U.S. sailors b.The controversy over the Louisiana Purchase c.The actions by the Barbary pirates d.The findings of the Lewis and Clark expedition
a.The impressment of U.S. sailors
The "increasing numbers of vagrants, idle and vicious children" referred to in the excerpt resulted most directly from the a.The influx of immigrants from Ireland and Germany b.The growth of cities c.The proliferation of Utopian communities d.The popularity of the Second Great Awakening
a.The influx of immigrants from Ireland and Germany
The workers described in the passage were likely contributing to which of the following trends? a.The production of mass-produced goods for distant markets b.The increased number of married middle class women who worked in industry c.The movement towards subsistence farming rather than cash crop farming d.The emergence of "Republican Motherhood" as the new ideal for working-class women
a.The production of mass-produced goods for distant markets
What important national political debate recurred in the early 1800s regarding economic growth in relation developments like that depicted in the painting? a.The role of women in the workforce b.The breaking of land treaties with Native American groups c.The power of the national government to control the currency d.The question of the national government's constitutional powers
a.The role of women in the workforce
Which of the following inventions eventually superseded the canal development? a.The telegraph b.The steam engine c.Interchangeable parts d.The lightweight steel plow
a.The telegraph
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the 'great wrongs' to which the excerpt alludes? a.Transfer of Louisiana from Spanish to French control b.Chesapeake-Leopard incident c.British impressment of American sailors d.British arming of American Indian tribes
a.Transfer of Louisiana from Spanish to French control
Which of the following was a significant cause of the agreements attained in the treaty above? a.U.S. migration beyond the Appalachian Mountains b.The expansion of Spanish mission settlements into California c.A promise to remove British troops from forts located in the Ohio river valley d.Lingering concerns related to British land claims in Canada
a.U.S. migration beyond the Appalachian Mountains
Which of the following is or are most similar to the statement in the excerpt? a.Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions b.Monroe Doctrine c.Specie Circular d.Tallmadge Amendment
a.Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Which of the following was a long term result of the situation described in the excerpt? a.Virginia began create more restrictive laws regarding the slavery b.Laws were passed outlawing the international slave trade system c.More African Americans were offered manumission and migrated northward d.Congress passed a "gagrule" to limit conversations related to slavery on the floor of Congress
a.Virginia began create more restrictive laws regarding the slavery
As a result of the issue addressed in the passage, the United States government a.gained influence and control over North America and the Western Hemisphere b.struck a deal with the British government to remove all its forts from American soil c.lost control temporarily of the Mississippi River Valley and southwestern territories d.severed its long-standing relationship with American Indians
a.gained influence and control over North America and the Western Hemisphere
The author of the passage seems to be concerned about a.the development of sectionalism b.the rights of property owners c.maintaining law and order d.the increase of federal power
a.the development of sectionalism
The excerpt above provides evidence to support the argument that Supreme Court decisions asserted the role of: a.the judiciary branch in determining the Constitutionality of Congressional legislation. b.acting presidents in reversing unpopular decisions made by previous administrations. c.the federal government is more powerful than the state governments. d.the legislative branch in making policies to regulate international and interstate trade.
a.the judiciary branch in determining the Constitutionality of Congressional legislation.
One of the immediate results of Madison's argument in the passage was a.the ratification of the Constitution b.Shays' Rebellion c.passage of the Northwest Ordinance d.the Three-Fifths Compromise
a.the ratification of the Constitution
Which phrase by Burleigh best addresses the motives of the largest number of immigrants coming to the United States during the years from 1816-1848? a."A good climate" b."Good pay for labor" c."Kind neighbors" d."A hearty welcome"
b."Good pay for labor"
President Jackson's veto of the Bank bill would contribute most significantly to a.Lower interest rates b.A financial panic c.Increased land sales d.Clay's political support
b.A financial panic
Which of the following events could best be interpreted as reflecting the concerns described by Monroe in the passage? a.Congressional attempts to stem growing tensions regarding the issue of slavery b.A sequence of wars and federal efforts to control and relocate c.American Indian populations Passage of a tariff to restrict the flow of foreign manufactures into the United States d.The promotion of federally funded internal improvements
b.A sequence of wars and federal efforts to control and relocate
An individual who disagreed with Clay would most likely support a.The introduction of the spoils system during Jackson's presidency b.A strengthening of state's rights c.Federal funding of the Erie Canal d.A tax on woolen, cotton and textile imports
b.A strengthening of state's rights
To which of the following does Madison seem to be arguing in favor? a.Increased influence for smaller states b.A stronger central government c.A bill of rights d.Sovereignty of individual states
b.A stronger central government
Which of the following processes in United States history occurred simultaneously with the trends shown in the graph? a.American Indian removal in the Southwest b.American Indian removal in the Southeast c.Increased European immigration to the Southwest d.Increased European immigration to the Southeast
b.American Indian removal in the Southeast
The opinion in the passage most likely supported principles underlying the a.Louisiana Purchase b.American System c.New Democracy d.Factory System
b.American System
The cartoon was primarily a response to the a.The ideas expressed in Washington's Farewell Address b.Challenges in the United States over issues of free trade and foreign policy c.Opposition to the French Revolution d.Issues stemming from French immigration to the United States
b.Challenges in the United States over issues of free trade and foreign policy
Which of the following trends occurred as a result of the issue referenced in the passage? a.The Supreme Court introduced the practice of judicial review. b.Congress developed compromises on national issues. c.The compact theory of government became widely accepted in both political parties. d.The president received increased power to deal with matters of domestic security
b.Congress developed compromises on national issues.
One of the strong reasons Washington and others warned against political parties was concern about a.Damages to the national reputation b.Divisive sectionalism c.Rights of property owners d.Unavoidable wars
b.Divisive sectionalism
Which of the following economic developments most directly caused the tension depicted in the image? a.The growth of Northern manufacturing, banking and shipping industries b.Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin c.The movement away from subsistence agriculture to increasing the production of goods for a distant market d.Federal funding of the National Road
b.Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin
In addition to his Farewell Address, part of Washington's legacy was that he a.Started the two-party system b.Established the precedent of a two-term limit c.Created the first presidential library d.Advocated for greater involvement overseas
b.Established the precedent of a two-term limit
Workers in the 1820s faced difficulty because of problems with a.Transportation b.Ethnic rivalries c.Federal laws d.Inventions
b.Ethnic rivalries
Which of the following terms best represents Washington's political beliefs in the 1780s? a.Anti-Federalist b.Federalist c.Democratic-Republican d.Loyalist
b.Federalist
Which of the following groups would have most likely approved of the opinion in the passage? a.Anti-Federalists in the 1780s b.Federalists in the 1790s c.Democratic Republicans in the 1800s d.Federalists in the 1810s
b.Federalists in the 1790s
Which of the following was an indirect effect of the canal's pathway and the development of markets through New York state? a.An increase in support for the Monroe Doctrine b.Gender and family roles changed with the development of separate spheres for women and men c.The Supreme Court established the primacy of the judiciary d.The establishment of new political parties, including the Democrats and the Whigs
b.Gender and family roles changed with the development of separate spheres for women and men
Which of the following caused the movement described in the excerpt? a.War of 1812 b.Immigration c.Importation of slaves d.Naturalization laws
b.Immigration
Which of the following conclusions can be made from the image? a.Jackson is seen as a strong political leader who enforces the powers of the Constitution. b.Jackson has managed to gradually establish a dictatorship over the United States. c.Jackson's states' rights philosophies are reinforced by various symbols in the image. d.Jackson's political opponents disagree with his policies as president.
b.Jackson has managed to gradually establish a dictatorship over the United States.
A long-term effect of the issues related to the treaty described above would be? a.Polk's decision as president to go to war with Mexico b.Jackson's decision as president to remove the Cherokee Indians from their land. c.Jefferson's decision as president to purchase the Louisiana Territory. d.McKinley's decision as president to declare a war with Spain.
b.Jackson's decision as president to remove the Cherokee Indians from their land.
Which of the following contributed most to the situation described by Hamilton in the excerpt? a.A ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory b.Passage of an excise tax designed to help fund the national government c.British alliances with Native Americans d.Challenges related to free trade
b.Passage of an excise tax designed to help fund the national government
The concerns expressed by Griswold in the passage best reflect which of the following? a.Political leaders basing their positions on regional rather than national interests b.President Jefferson's "loose constructionist" approach to the Constitution c.Increased opposition to the concept of Manifest Destiny in foreign affairs d.The influence of Henry Clay's American System on economic growth
b.President Jefferson's "loose constructionist" approach to the Constitution
What was an issue of contention in the 1790s, which contributed to the state of politics as being depicted in the cartoon? a.Failure of the Constitution to address the status of Native Americans b.Relations with revolutionary France c.Border conflicts with Native Americans in the Northwest Territory d.Failure to resolve the future of slavery
b.Relations with revolutionary France
Which of the following developments in the mid-nineteenth century best represented a continuation of the ideas expressed in the resolution? a.An adoption of a program which supported tariffs, the National Bank and the building of the National Road b.South Carolina's threat to secede from the Union over tariffs c.The development of a new national culture d.The establishment of voluntary organizations that aimed to change individual behavior
b.South Carolina's threat to secede from the Union over tariffs
How did the economic development illustrated in the painting promote national economic ties in the early 19th century? a.The increased demand for cotton led the North to embrace the slave trade b.Southern cotton provided the raw material for the growing textile factories in the North c.The southern states began to industrialize rapidly along with the North
b.Southern cotton provided the raw material for the growing textile factories in the North
The issues discussed in the cartoon reflect which of the following ongoing debates in the United States over a.Slavery versus wage labor b.Tariff restrictions vs. free trade c.Immigration laws d.Alliances with foreign nations
b.Tariff restrictions vs. free trade
Jefferson's statement "that the minority possesses their equal rights, which equal law must protect" was supported by his actions with regard to a.The case of Marbury v. Madison b.The Alien and Sedition Acts c.The Louisiana Purchase d.The Federalist Conspiracy
b.The Alien and Sedition Acts
Which of the following most directly contributed to increased opposition to the overall trend depicted in the graph? a.The Great Awakening b.The Second Great Awakening c.The Seneca Falls Convention d.An increase in utopian communities
b.The Second Great Awakening
Which of the following was a direct development in response to the concerns expressed by Matsell? a.The drafting of new immigration laws b.The development of a free public school system in some northern states c.The passage of temperance laws d.The reduction of individuals involved in semi-subsistence agriculture
b.The development of a free public school system in some northern states
Which of the following statements best reflects the viewpoint expressed by Marshall in the excerpt above? a.The state government's power takes precedence over the jurisdiction of the federal government b.The federal government has the ability to regulate interstate trade c.The federal government has a responsibility to fund the development of national roads and canals d.Tariffs are a necessary measure to protest U.S manufacturers
b.The federal government has the ability to regulate interstate trade
Which of the following historical developments best supports Roche's argument regarding the writing of the Constitution? a.Executive use of the veto power b.The gradual democratization of voting rights c.The Supreme Court's assertion that federal laws took precedence over state laws d.Abolitionist and anti-slavery movements
b.The gradual democratization of voting rights
The concerns expressed by the creator of the image are best understood within the context of? a.The formation of voluntary organizations designed to address the issue of slavery b.The growing popularity of the argument that slavery was part of the Southern way of life c.Increasing restrictions on African Americans within northern states d.Congressional attempts at compromise related to sectional tension over the issue of slavery
b.The growing popularity of the argument that slavery was part of the Southern way of life
This excerpt described the effects of? a.The development of new voluntary organizations that aimed to change individual behaviors and improve society b.The increased efficiency of production methods c.Changes to society caused by the market revolution d.A stronger division between separate public and private spheres of society
b.The increased efficiency of production methods
This letter most clearly provides evidence for which of the following? a.Greater political democracy in new state and national governments b.The need for a direction taxation of state governments c.An emphasis on individual talent over hereditary privilege d.The creation of a central government with limited power
b.The need for a direction taxation of state governments
Statistics on which of the following could best be used to support the arguments made in the excerpt? a.Federally funded internal improvements b.The numbers involved in unskilled labor c.The migration of individuals to western territories d.The development of transportation networks
b.The numbers involved in unskilled labor
Based on the voting patterns shown in this 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
b.Undeveloped regions
50. The excerpt reflects a continuity over time with regard to debates over the: a.rights of individual citizens. b.authority of the branches of government. c.morality of slavery. d.relationship between state and federal power.
b.authority of the branches of government.
Those who shared Washington's views most likely supported which of the following? a.Universal suffrage for men but not for women b.A unicameral national legislature where each state had equal power c.A constitutional convention to scrap the Articles of Confederation d.A provision to immediately end the importation of slaves into the U.S.
c.A constitutional convention to scrap the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following developments by 1860 resulted from the trends shown in the table? a.A rising dominance of Protestantism in urban areas b.Political acceptance of immigrant groups c.A rising nativist movement d.Congressional passage of laws limiting immigration
c.A rising nativist movement
Which factor exhibited by this map explains why manufacturing began in New England by the early 1800's? a.An existing complex system of railroads for transportation of goods b.Large numbers of laborers already available in urban areas c.Abundant sources of water power d.The Puritan ethos of industriousness and social order centered around the town meeting house
c.Abundant sources of water power
Which of the following would most likely have supported strongly Madison's views in the passage? a.Patrick Henry b.Samuel Adams c.Alexander Hamilton d.George Mason
c.Alexander Hamilton
Which of the following was an important cause of the trend from the 1830s through the 1850s as shown in the table? a.Religious persecution in both Ireland and Germany b.The construction of the railroads led to an increased need for unskilled labor c.Economic crises in several areas of Europe d.The Homestead Act
c.Economic crises in several areas of Europe
Van Buren believed that the strength of the American economy was based on a.The banking system b.The manufacturing sector c.Farmers and planters d.The Specie Circular
c.Farmers and planters
47. Which of the following groups would be most likely to agree with the message of the cartoon? a.George Washington b.Republicans c.Federalists d.Owners of Merchant vessels
c.Federalists
The excerpt would most likely have found support with which of the following groups? a.Country farmers b.Merchants in Philadelphia c.Federalists d.Abolitionists
c.Federalists
In response to the views expressed in the passage and ongoing concerns over foreign affairs a.the U.S. went to war with Great Britain in the 1790s over the impressment of American soldiers several states nullified the Neutrality b.Proclamation based on the Compact Theory of government c.George Washington issued a Farewell Address warning about the danger of permanent foreign alliances d.the U.S. increased dramatically the size of its army and navy in preparation for war against Spain
c.George Washington issued a Farewell Address warning about the danger of permanent foreign alliances
Developments such as that depicted in the painting affected the American economy in the early 1800s by a.Decreasing the desire for goods made in America b.Sharply increasing labor costs c.Growing the desire and need for access to domestic and international markets d.Restricting American shipping overseas
c.Growing the desire and need for access to domestic and international markets
Which of the following describes a policy of Jefferson's that reflects the attitude toward Federalists expressed in this speech? a.He adopted a Federalist plan for increasing the size of the military. b.He appealed to Federalists by increasing taxes to pay for new roads. c.He attempted to gain the trust of Federalists by continuing the national bank. d.He showed that party was unimportant by appointing some Federalists to his cabinet.
c.He attempted to gain the trust of Federalists by continuing the national bank.
While Calhoun and many other Southerners disagreed with President Jackson's opposition to nullification, they agreed with him on a.His support for higher federal spending b.His support for a national bank c.His opposition to the anti-slavery movement d.His opposition to states rights
c.His opposition to the anti-slavery movement
Hamilton's constitutional argument was based on which of the following types of powers? a.Employed b.Expressed c.Implied d.Regulated
c.Implied
Which of the following conclusions best reflects the conditions reflected in the passage? a.Most industrial workers experienced better working conditions than they did working on farms. b.Most industrial workers in the United States were women. c.Industrialism led to an increasing percentage of people working outside of the home. d.Industrialism led to workers enjoying significantly higher wages.
c.Industrialism led to an increasing percentage of people working outside of the home.
Based on the image, Andrew Jackson seems to favor which of the following? a.John Marshall's Supreme Court decisions b.Henry Clay's American System c.James Madison's views on internal improvements d.Alexander Hamilton's financial plan
c.James Madison's views on internal improvements
In the two decades following Burleigh's comments, the portions of the United States most affected by immigration were the: a.Rural areas in the Northeast b.States with large plantations c.Lands west of the Appalachian Mountains d.Cities in territories that were not yet states
c.Lands west of the Appalachian Mountains
The topics described in the excerpt are most directly related to which of the following? a.The expansion of slavery in the deep South and adjacent western lands b.War between France and Britain resulting from the French Revolution c.Problems regarding treaties and American Indian claims relating to the seizure of their lands d.Future independence movements in France, Haiti and Latin America
c.Problems regarding treaties and American Indian claims relating to the seizure of their lands
Which of the following historical developments might have led to the "weaken in some degree of our southern and western people to the Union," as alluded to by Calhoun? a.Efforts by free and enslaved African Americans to create communities b.Large numbers of international migrants moving to industrializing northern cities c.Regional political leader's positions on the issue of slavery and economic policy d.The formation of new voluntary organization that aimed to change and improve society
c.Regional political leader's positions on the issue of slavery and economic policy
The views expressed by Clay would have been most directly challenged by which of the following? a.Western farmers b.Textile producers c.Republicans d.Southern plantation owners
c.Republicans
Which of the following most plausibly influenced the viewpoint expressed in the excerpt? a.The Utopian rhetoric of Mother Ann Lee and the Shakers b.Concerns expressed by temperance reformers c.Resentment of the restrictions associated with the wage labor system d.Changes in transportation brought about by the Market Revolution
c.Resentment of the restrictions associated with the wage labor system
Which of the following was a likely cause for Pinckney's views in the passage? a.Pinckney believed slavery was a moral good for the country. b.The southernmost Atlantic states relied on intensive labor for rice and indigo production. c.South Carolina relied almost exclusively on tobacco production. d.Northern calls to abolish slavery offended southern slave interests
c.South Carolina relied almost exclusively on tobacco production.
Which of the following groups would be most likely to agree with the sentiments expressed by Monroe in the excerpt above? a.Spanish military leaders in Florida b.Manufacturers in New England c.Southern planters d.Cherokee Indians
c.Southern planters
The radical political changes to which Wood alludes, that emerged from the American Revolution, were ultimately preserved by which of the following? a.The Articles of Confederation b.The Declaration of Independence c.The Constitution d.The Second Continental Congress
c.The Constitution
The passage is most likely a response to which of the following events? a.The War of 1812 b.American Indian removal to western territories c.The Missouri Compromise d.Nat Turner's Rebellion
c.The Missouri Compromise
The subject of the debates within the passage would not emerge again until which of the following events? a.The War of 1812 b.The Embargo Act c.The Missouri Compromise d.The Nat Turner Revolt
c.The Missouri Compromise
Which of the following contributed most to the changes shown in the graph? a.Many slaveholders moved their plantations to more fertile lands in the west. b.The invention of the steamboat encouraged the growth of slavery along the Mississippi River Valley. c.The Missouri Compromise introduced the idea of popular sovereignty to new territories west of the Mississippi. d.The number of American slave traders in Africa increased during the first half of the nineteenth century.
c.The Missouri Compromise introduced the idea of popular sovereignty to new territories west of the Mississippi.
Based on the information provided in the passage, the factories in the U.S. were most likely located in which of the following regions? a.The West b.The mid-Atlantic states c.The Northeast d.The South
c.The Northeast
Which of the following conclusions best reflects the ideas in the passage? a.The United States is attempting to carve out an empire in Latin America. b.The United States seeks an alliance with Britain to protect its interests against European continental powers. c.The United States is reacting strongly to the continued harassment of its shipping by Barbary Pirates in North Africa. d.The United States is seeking to protect democratic governments in the Western Hemisphere who have recently won their independence.
c.The United States is reacting strongly to the continued harassment of its shipping by Barbary Pirates in North Africa.
Which of the following events seems to contradict the central ideas of the passage. a.The United States gained one-half of Mexico's territory by force in the 1840s. b.The United States removed nearly 100,000 American Indians during the 1830s and 1840s. c.The United States negotiated a treaty with Britain for the division of the Oregon Territory. d.The United States forced Japan to open trade with the West in the 1850s
c.The United States negotiated a treaty with Britain for the division of the Oregon Territory.
One key change before Jackson's presidency was a.The federal funding of campaign activities b.Efforts to raise educational levels among the voting populace c.The change in many state laws to allow white men without property the ability to vote d.A growing divide between the South and the North concerning slavery
c.The change in many state laws to allow white men without property the ability to vote
Which of the following historical developments led to the concerns expressed by Morris? a.The issues caused by the French Revolution b.Migration from other parts of North America westward c.The creation of a central government with limited power under the Articles of Confederation d.The ideas expressed by Thomas Paine in Common Sense
c.The creation of a central government with limited power under the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following represents an attempt to put the ideas stated in the excerpt into action? a.The restrictions imposed through the Sedition Act during the Adams administration b.Washington's Farewell Address c.The creation of a checks and balances system d.The assumption of state debt by the federal government
c.The creation of a checks and balances system
This excerpt most clearly provides evidence towards which of the following? a.The rise of democratic and individualistic beliefs b.The development of a new national culture c.The impact of the Industrial Revolution d.The spread of liberal social ideas
c.The impact of the Industrial Revolution
The ideas expressed by Marshall can best be understood within the context of the debates over a.Increasing reliance on trade with European countries b.The acceleration of sectionalism between the North, the South and the Western parts of the United States c.The relative authority of the federal government over the state governments d.The institution of slavery within the United State borders
c.The relative authority of the federal government over the state governments
The major difference in philosophical outlook between the two political parties battling in the cartoon was regarding? a.The process of selling lands in the Northwest Territory b.The issue of slavery in the Northwest Territory c.The strength of national government d.The source of power for the government of the newly-independent U.S.
c.The strength of national government
Who of the following would be most critical of Hamilton's position on the Bank? a.George Washington b.John Adams c.Thomas Jefferson d.Henry Knox
c.Thomas Jefferson
The cartoon was primarily a response to a.Andrew Jackson's enforcement of the Force Bill b.James Monroe's foreign policy as outlined in the Monroe Doctrine c.Thomas Jefferson's policy of trade through the Embargo Act d.John Q. Adams' allowance of the passage of the "Tariff of Abominations"
c.Thomas Jefferson's policy of trade through the Embargo Act
Which conclusion can best be drawn from the passage? a.Washington believes an occasional rebellion is healthy for democracy. b.Washington believes the institution of a monarchy would restore order to the U.S. c.Washington believes the Articles of Confederation is inadequate. d.Washington believes the Articles of Confederation is the best form of government, despite its shortcomings.
c.Washington believes the Articles of Confederation is inadequate.
The views expressed by the author would most directly have found support with which of the following? a.Protestants inspired the by Second Great Awakening b.Enslaved blacks and free African Americans c.Women working in textile mills d.Laborers building the Erie Canal
c.Women working in textile mills
What was the socioeconomic background of many of the factory workers in systems like those depicted in the map? a.Newly-arrived Dutch immigrants b.Native American women, who were Christian converts c.Young women from rural areas of the Northeast, where farming was more difficult d.Recently-arrived, young Irish immigrant women
c.Young women from rural areas of the Northeast, where farming was more difficult
The development of which of the following best demonstrates the growing power of the nativist movement in the mid-19th century? a.A belief in nationalism b.A series of restrictive laws c.A secret society d.A political party
d.A political party
Which of the following was the immediate cause of the publication of the statement in this excerpt? a.The election of Andrew Jackson b.The decision to halt slave importation c.A Supreme Court decision on states' rights d.A tariff
d.A tariff
The author of this passage is most likely a(n) a.Whig b.Tory c.Federalist d.Anti-Federalist
d.Anti-Federalist
The crop that best fits Downing's description as one of "the great staples" in mid-19th America was a.Corn b.Tobacco c.Sugar d.Cotton
d.Cotton
Urban workers such as Philadelphia Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations believed they could improve their conditions through labor unions and a.Churches b.Political parties c.Ethnic societies d.Courts
d.Courts
The dispute that led to the court case referenced above came about because: a.Democratic-Republicans contested the results of the Election of 1800 due to the questionable morality of the newly elected Vice President, Aaron Burr. b.anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution due to its neglect of clauses guaranteeing states' rights and individual civil liberties. c.Federalists argued for a strict interpretation of the Constitution that would limit the power of the executive branch, meaning that the President did not have the right to make judicial appointments. d.Federalists attempted to assert their power through the judiciary branch in the face of Democratic-Republican victories in the executive and legislative branches.
d.Federalists attempted to assert their power through the judiciary branch in the face of Democratic-Republican victories in the executive and legislative branches.
Tecumseh believed that which of the following would be the best way for the American Indians to respond a.to the desire of white settlers for land? b.Signing a treaty with the United States Joining the British in order to stop westward expansion c.Moving westward to lands unoccupied by American Indians d.Forming a confederacy among all American Indians
d.Forming a confederacy among all American Indians
The author of the above passage most likely supported which of the following leaders in the 1790s? a.Alexander Hamilton b.John Adams c.James Madison d.George Washington
d.George Washington
Which of the following individuals would be most critical of Van Buren's economic policy as presented in this excerpt? a.Andrew Jackson b.Roger Taney c.Robert Hayne d.Henry Clay
d.Henry Clay
Which of the following was an effect of the admission of Missouri to the Union? a.It temporarily stemmed the growing tensions between opponents and defenders of slavery. b.It resulted in a growth in cotton production in the deep South. c.It was directly linked to the outbreak of war with Mexico. d.It increased the debate and rhetoric in Congress over the discussion of slavery.
d.It increased the debate and rhetoric in Congress over the discussion of slavery.
The cartoonist most likely supported a.George Washington's stance regarding neutrality during the French Revolution. b.Thomas Jefferson's admiration of French Revolutionary ideals. c.The French and American alliance during the American Revolution. d.John Adams's refusal to accept a bribe during negotiations with the French.
d.John Adams's refusal to accept a bribe during negotiations with the French.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage? a.Marshall believes in the power of states to tax federal institutions. b.Marshall believes in the sovereignty of state governments. c.Marshall believes two governments should have equal power. d.Marshall believes the Constitution is supreme in power to state laws.
d.Marshall believes the Constitution is supreme in power to state laws.
Which of the following factors contributed most directly to the views expressed in the excerpt? a.A rebellion that broke out over the tax on Whiskey b.The adoption of the National Bank c.The decision to place the U.S Capitol on the Potomac d.Passage of legislation that attempted to limit free speech
d.Passage of legislation that attempted to limit free speech
This excerpt was most likely intended to do which of the following? a.Justify the Missouri Compromise b.Describe the U.S's relationship with Spain c.Explain the reasoning for the Louisiana Purchase d.Persuade Congress to support an expansionist treaty
d.Persuade Congress to support an expansionist treaty
The opinion expressed in the excerpt would most likely have been held by a.Federalists b.Backcountry settlers c.The Supreme Court d.Republicans
d.Republicans
This cartoon would most likely have drawn opposition from all of the following EXCEPT a.Federalists in New England b.Merchants and longshoremen in New England c.Southern plantation owners d.Sailors who has been subjected to impressment
d.Sailors who has been subjected to impressment
Based on the passage, which of the following principles would Madison most likely have supported? a.A national bank b.Federally funded internal improvements c.A unicameral legislature d.Separation of powers
d.Separation of powers
The passage's statement, "If we measure the radicalism of revolutions by the degree of social misery... or by the number of people killed," most likely refers to which of the following events? a.The Stono Rebellion b.The Revolution of 1800 c.The Industrial Revolution d.The French Revolution
d.The French Revolution
Those who supported the views expressed in the passage eventually tended to support which of the following? a.The Sons of Liberty b.The Federalist Party c.The Cincinnati Society d.The Jeffersonians
d.The Jeffersonians
Based on this excerpt, which of the following would Tecumseh most likely have objected to? a.The War of 1812 b.The Alien and Sedition Acts c.British actions on the western frontier d.The Louisiana Purchase
d.The Louisiana Purchase
Which regions of the U.S. in the early 1800s would most have supported the action being shown in the cartoon? a.The North and West b.The North and South c.The East and South d.The South and West
d.The South and West
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the concept of judicial review, as established by Marbury v. Madison? a.The Supreme Court should review laws that conflict with the Constitution but cannot declare a law is unconstitutional b.When the law and Constitution conflict, it is impossible to know which takes precedent. c.When the law and Constitution conflict, the Supreme Court will always rule in favor of the law. d.The Supreme Court should review laws that conflict with the Constitution and can strike down a law as unconstitutional.
d.The Supreme Court should review laws that conflict with the Constitution and can strike down a law as unconstitutional.
Based on the passage, Representative Griswold is most likely arguing against which of the following issues? a.The acquisition of Florida from Spain b.The inclusion into the United States of new states in the Ohio Valley c.The inclusion into the United States of the territories of Kentucky and Tennessee d.The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France
d.The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France
Which of the following undermines the assertions of the Virginia Resolution? a.Attempts at trade negotiations with the French b.The issuing of a Neutrality Proclamation during the French Revolution c.The development of political parties d.The division of power between the state and federal government enshrined in the Constitution
d.The division of power between the state and federal government enshrined in the Constitution
The issue discussed in the passage led to which of the following developments? a.Increased violence against authority by poor farmers in western regions of the country b.Decreased concerns among western settlers about the power of the federal government c.Rising fears among plantation owners regarding violent slave revolts d.The maintenance of a sectional political balance in the Senate
d.The maintenance of a sectional political balance in the Senate
What movement is Calhoun referring to as "this incendiary spirit"? a.Northern and Western Congressmen who wanted more money for internal improvements b.The movement to end the international slave trade c.The abolitionist movement d.The movement to end the 3/5 rule for representation in the House
d.The movement to end the 3/5 rule for representation in the House
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following developments? a.The assertion by the Supreme Court that federal laws took precedence over state laws. b.The establishment of the Whig party. c.The outbreak of several slave rebellions in Southern states. d.The transformation of the presidential primary process.
d.The transformation of the presidential primary process.
Which of the following mid-nineteenth century trends resulted from industrialism? a.Industrial machinery increased the demand for craft labor. b.Sectional differences among the nation's regions became less apparent. c.Labor-saving machinery reduced the number of slaves in the South. d.The upper and middle classes enjoyed an increased standard of living.
d.The upper and middle classes enjoyed an increased standard of living.
Those in the early 1800s who would have support the action depicted in the cartoon would more likely have also supported a.The American System b.Improvements to existing national infrastructure c.Rapid industrialization d.Unfettered westward expansion
d.Unfettered westward expansion
Jefferson's call to avoid entangling alliances is similar to advice found in a.The Declaration of Independence b.The Federalist Papers c.The Kentucky Resolves d.Washington's Farewell Address
d.Washington's Farewell Address
The development of commercial farming in the Old Northwest by the time this excerpt was written gave support to a.Higher crop prices b.Population growth in Eastern cities c.Expansion of slavery d.Western settlements
d.Western settlements
Which of the following groups provided the greatest support for Jackson's veto of the Bank? a.Manufacturers b.Nativists c.Southerners d.Westerners
d.Westerners
Between 1831 and 1860 the majority of immigrants in the groups identified in the table most likely a.went back to their place of origin after living in the United States for several years b.moved westward to establish farming communities c.worked in skilled labor occupations during the industrial revolution d.lived in northern cities during an era of rising industrialization
d.lived in northern cities during an era of rising industrialization
The trend depicted in the graph during the first half of the nineteenth century contributed most directly to a.Congressional passage of Henry Clay's American System b.increasing tobacco production in the deep south c.the growth of a large middle class in the southeast d.the growth of manufacturing, especially in the northeast
d.the growth of manufacturing, especially in the northeast
In the passage, Washington is most likely reacting to a.the lack of a sizeable American military force b.calls for secession by several state governments c.the excess power of the Articles of Confederation government d.the weakness of the federal government
d.the weakness of the federal government
