US test 2
The motion of the wagon made us all sick, and it was weeks before we got used to the seasick motion. Rain came down and required us to tie down the wagon covers, and so increased our sickness by confining the air we breathed." The quote above was most likely spoken by A. a Native American preparing for battle B. a settler on the Oregon Trail C. a slave traveling the Middle Passage D. a Civil War veteran journeying home
B
What happened to the Texans who fought at the Alamo? A. After a victory in the battle, they were successful in winning their independence from Mexico. B. Despite defending the fort bravely, they all died. C. They defeated General Santa Anna of Mexico and took him hostage, ultimately killing him. D. They defeated the American soldiers who had attacked them, winning their independence from the United States.
B
What was a common goal of the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), the Embargo Act (1807), and the Monroe Doctrine (1823)? A. forcing Great Britain to grant independence to Canada B. avoiding conflicts with European nations C. providing wartime aid to European nations D. encouraging independence movements in Latin America
B
What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825? A. Prices increased for food products along the Atlantic Coast. B. Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets. C. A territorial conflict began with Canada over the Great Lakes. D. Railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates.
B
he main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to A. stake a claim to Mexican territory B. limit European influence in the Americas C. force the British out of the Oregon Territory D. establish full control over Canada
B
1803 — Louisiana Purchase Treaty established western boundary of United States. 1818 — Convention with Britain established northern boundary of Louisiana Territory. 1819 — Adams-Onís Treaty granted Florida to United States. 1842 — Webster-Ashburton Treaty established Maine- Canada border. 1846 — Treaty of Oregon established northern boundary of Oregon Territory. The time line shows that the major way the United States gained territory in the early 19th century was through A. war B. diplomacy C. executive orders D. arbitration Reason click to collapse contents Listen
C
A belief in Manifest Destiny is most closely associated with the decision to A. create the Bank of the United States B. suppress the Whiskey Rebellion C. declare war on Mexico D. build the Panama Canal
C
A major reason for President Andrew Jackson's policy toward the Cherokee Nation was to A. provide Native American Indians with better farmland B. enforce the United States Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia (1832) C. obtain land from Native American Indians for white settlers D. gain the political support of Native American Indians
C
During the 1840s, supporters of Manifest Destiny favored A. closing the frontier to settlement B. ending the American System C. acquiring Texas and California D. ceding the Oregon territory to Russia
C
In Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), the Supreme Court strengthened the federal government's role in the national economy by A. outlawing the triangular trade B. banning states from issuing money C. upholding the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce D. limiting the growth of corporations
C
Information on the graph most clearly supports the conclusion that the Erie Canal A. slowed migration to the Midwest B. replaced railroads as the main method of transportation C. improved transportation between the Hudson River and the Great Lakes D. relied on the development of steamboats for canal use
C
Manifest Destiny was used to justify an American desire to A. limit the number of immigrants entering the country B. control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains C. expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean D. warn European countries against colonizing Latin America
C
President Andrew Jackson used the spoils system to A. stop the westward expansion of slavery B. strengthen the military for national defense C. reward loyal political supporters D. destroy the Bank of the United States
C
Speaker A: United States expansion should not end when we reach the Pacific Coast. Speaker B: The navy of the United States needs to increase in size to defend our overseas interests. Speaker C: The United States must serve as the military protector of the Western Hemisphere. Speaker D: The United States needs to avoid international commitments in order to protect our national interests. Which president's decision demonstrated a commitment to the idea expressed by Speaker A? A. James K. Polk going to war with Mexico B. Abraham Lincoln signing the Homestead Act C. William McKinley annexing the Hawaiian Islands D. Woodrow Wilson sending troops to pursue Pancho Villa in Mexico
C
Starting with the election of President Andrew Jackson (1828), voter participation increased due to the A. passage of an amendment ending religious qualifications for voting B. extension of suffrage to Native American Indians C. end of property requirements for voting by many states D. arrival of more immigrants from nations with democratic governments
C
The Supreme Court decisions in Marbury v. Madison (1803), McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), and Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) are similar in that each resulted in the A. development of new political parties B. admission of new slave states C. strengthening of the power of the federal government D. expansion of the rights of corporations Reason click to collapse contents Listen
C
The map shows the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions A. faced few barriers from natural features B. avoided land claimed by other countries C. used river systems to help them on their journeys D. took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean
C
Under which President did the United States enter an "Era of Good Feelings"? A. Andrew Jackson B. John Quincy Adams C. James Monroe D. James K. Polk
C
Which action is most closely associated with the term Manifest Destiny? A. declaring independence from Great Britain B. deciding to end the War of 1812 C. acquiring territory from Mexico in 1848 D. annexing Hawaii and the Philippines
C
Which state is the only one to have been an independent nation before being annexed by the United States? A. Oregon B. Florida C. Texas D. Louisiana Reason click to collapse contents Listen
C
The Monroe Doctrine (1823) established the United States foreign policy that A. provided foreign aid to developing nations B. opposed the creation of new colonies in Latin America C. led directly to the Civil War D. encouraged expansion into East Asia Reason click to collapse contents Listen
B
A major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to A. improve trade relations with Asia B. gain new colonies in Latin America C. acquire land to build a canal in Central America D. limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere Reason click to collapse contents Listen
D
"... We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal;..." —Seneca Falls Convention, 1848 Which document most influenced the authors of this statement? A. Mayflower Compact B. Albany Plan of Union C. Declaration of Independence D. Articles of Confederation
C
A primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to A. prevent European intervention in Latin America B. create an opportunity for the annexation of Canada C. protect the site of a canal across Central America D. help European nations establish new Western Hemisphere colonies
A
Between 1800 and 1830, the National Road and the Erie Canal were built to connect which regions? A. Atlantic Coast and Midwest B. South and New England C. Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast D. Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
A
Completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 encouraged the growth of the Midwest because it A. linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast B. helped force the removal of British forts in the Northwest Territory C. stimulated development of cotton production in the Ohio River valley D. increased trade with Asia
A
In the 1840s, President James K. Polk's belief in Manifest Destiny led to A. a war with Mexico B. an alliance with several South American nations C. the establishment of new colonies in the Caribbean D. a ban on the activities of northern abolitionists
A
John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it." - Andrew Jackson President Jackson is believed to have made this statement in response to what issue? A. the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands B. the creation of "pet banks" C. the formation of the Whig Party D. the crisis that erupted as a result of new tariffs Reason click to collapse contents Listen
A
What was one important geographic reason the United States was able to maintain a foreign policy of neutrality throughout most of the 19th century? A. The Atlantic Ocean provided a buffer from European interference. B. Extensive mountain ranges along the Pacific coastline prevented invasions. C. Scarce natural resources discouraged international trade. D. European immigrants had rapid communication with their homelands.
A
What was one result of the Supreme Court's decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)? A. The power of the federal government over interstate commerce was strengthened. B. The rights of accused individuals were expanded. C. The power of the judicial branch was limited. D. The Court declined to hear cases involving disputes between states. Reason click to collapse contents Listen
A
Which United States foreign policy stated that European powers should no longer expect to establish colonies in the Western Hemisphere? A. Monroe Doctrine B. Dollar Diplomacy C. Good Neighbor Policy D. Alliance for Progress
A
Which policy of the United States was designed to prevent new colonization of the Western Hemisphere? A. Monroe Doctrine B. Open Door C. Good Neighbor D. Carter Doctrine
A
n the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because A. white settlers desired the land on which Native American Indians lived B. Native American Indians were attacking southern cities C. he wanted to punish Native American Indians for their political opposition D. he sought complete control of Texas by the United States
A
Based on the map, the Erie Canal and Hudson River contributed directly to the A. decisions to restrict immigration B. rapid increase in population in upstate New York C. settlement of New England D. acquisition of land from Canada
B
During the Jacksonian Era, elections became more democratic when A. the poll tax was abolished B. states removed property qualifications for voting C. a women's rights amendment was ratified D. 18-year-old citizens were allowed to vote
B
During the first half of the 1800s, geographic factors influenced the economy of New England by A. encouraging the establishment of large plantations B. promoting the growth of trade and manufacturing C. increasing the region's reliance on slave labor D. supporting rice and ind
B
Many of the decisions made by the Supreme Court while John Marshall was Chief Justice led directly to A. a reduction of federal influence in economic affairs B. an increase in the power of the federal government over the states C. a greater role for Congress in foreign policy D. a limitation on slavery in the states
B
President Andrew Jackson used the spoils system to A. attack the Tariff of Abominations B. reward supporters with United States government jobs C. win support for construction of the Erie Canal D. gain passage of the Indian Removal Act
B
The Erie Canal played a large role in the settlement of the Midwest because it provided a link between the Atlantic Ocean and the A. Gulf of Mexico B. Great Lakes C. Missouri River D. Pacific Ocean
B
Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. ...I have no motive, my friends, to deceive you. I am sincerely desirous to promote your welfare. Listen to me, therefore, while I tell you that you cannot remain where you now are. Circumstances that cannot be controlled, and which are beyond the reach of human laws, render it impossible that you can flourish in the midst of a civilized community. You have but one remedy within your reach. And that is, to remove to the West and join your countrymen, who are already established there. And the sooner you do this the sooner you will commence your career of improvement and prosperity.... — President Andrew Jackson, 1835 Which group of people was President Jackson addressing? A. African Americans B. Asian Americans C. Mexican Americans D. Native American Indians
D
New Harmony, Oneida, and Brook Farm were ideal societies that were created so inhabitants could share everything. They were examples of: A. cooperative communities B. group communities C. religious communities D. utopian communities Reason click to collapse contents Listen
D
One important goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to A. reduce trade barriers between the United States and African nations B. establish United States colonies and naval bases in the Caribbean C. provide military assistance to help the Philippines gain independence from Spain D. prevent former colonial powers from taking over Latin American nations
D
One major result of the completion of the Erie Canal was that A. the population of Rochester fell B. shipping on Lake Champlain decreased C. manufacturing along the canal declined D. New York City became the nation's commercial center
D
The Homestead Act and grants of land to railroads were used to A. raise money to finance the federal government B. limit the influence of monopolies and trusts C. support the development of state universities D. encourage settlement of the West Reason click to collapse contents Listen
D
The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 was important to the development of the nation because it A. linked the industrial centers of the North and the South B. allowed the United States Navy to defend the Great Lakes C. forced the Spanish to sell Florida to the United States D. increased trade between the East Coast and the Midwest
D
The slogan "54° 40´ or Fight!" referred to which Western territory? A. Texas B. Missouri C. California D. Oregon
D
Which document was issued primarily to prevent European nations from future colonization in Latin America? A. Jay Treaty (1795) B. Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) C. Embargo Act (1807) D. Monroe Doctrine (1823) Reason click to collapse contents Listen
D
Which quotation best represents the idea of Manifest Destiny? A. "American interests are best served by strict isolationism." B. "The passage of protective tariffs will encourage industrial development." C. "Immigration is the key to the nation's economic growth." D. "The United States has a duty to spread American ideals westward."
D
Why were Andrew Jackson and his supporters angry about the results of the Presidential Election of 1824? A. The candidates did not do enough campaigning so the people were uninformed. B. There was a belief that widespread fraud had occurred. C. People who were not eligible to vote somehow managed to cast ballots. D. It was believed that a political deal had been struck in Congress, where the election was ultimately decided.
D
