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How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade?
A)Both imports and exports grew steadily B)Both imports and exports fell C)Imports fell while exports grew D)Imports grew while exports fell
100
The power of the Supreme Court to conduct a judicial review originated with a controversy over -
A)presidential powers to conduct war without legislative approval B)fugitive enslaved people being returned to slaveholders C)overriding a presidential veto on territorial expansion D)last-minute presidential appointments of judges
100
Which of the following stated that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America?
A)Alien and Sedition Acts B)Monroe Doctrine C)Treaty of Ghent D)XYZ Affair
100
One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was -
A)the creation of a supreme court as final mediator B)the formal separation of federal and state courts C)the limitation on the practice of judicial review D)the establishment of the federal court system
100
How did Federalists interpret the text of the Constitution?
A)The Constitution should be interpreted using precedents from international court cases B)The Constitution should be interpreted loosely according to historical and social changes C)The Constitution should be interpreted using the Bill of Rights D)The Constitution should be interpreted strictly by following the text closely
200
Which of the following best characterizes the election of Washington as president?
A)Washington was ordered into serving as the next president of the Unites States, which he agreed to even though he preferred staying at home after a long service during the war B)Washington felt that the well-being of the country was more important than his own personal well-being as evidenced by his patriotic actions and thus was elected president C)Washington had agreed to serve his country even though there were doubts about his ability to serve as president of the United States D)Washington, while patriotic during the war, did not want to make sacrifices that affected his family after the war
200
Which legal precedent was set by the decision of Marbury v. Madison, (1803)?
A)The House of Representatives had the sole power to declare war B)The federal government must provide employees due process C)The election process must use a secret ballot for voting D)The Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional
200
A central issue contributing to the development of political parties in the United States was -
A)the power of the federal government B)the diplomatic ties to foreign nations C)the role of the Supreme Court D)the expansion of U.S. territory
200
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the expansion of industry in the United States?
A)The presence of British troops in New York led to factory construction in the South B)The new U.S. Navy increased the confidence of overseas trading expeditions C)The burning of Washington, D.C. led to a nationwide construction boom D)The disruption of trade forced the development of U.S. manufacturing
200
How did President James Monroe contribute to American foreign policy?
A)The United States would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere B)The United States would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies C)The United States would use international organizations to seek peaceful solutions to conflict D)The United States would persuade Asian powers to increase commerce with American traders
300
How did the Supreme Court decision in McCullough v. Maryland, (1819) interpret the constitutional principle of federalism?
A)Maryland's state powers did not include the right to collect taxes from institutions created by the federal government B)Maryland could tax the bank, but the federal government would receive the funds C)The federal government did not have the right to create a national bank D)Only the federal government could regulate banks
300
A central issue of the XYZ Affair was -
A)the separate U.S. peace treaty signed with the Spanish monarch B)the attempt of U.S. diplomats to purchase territory from France C)the building of American warships to protect U.S. commerce D)the seizure of American shipping by the French government
300
The years of the Monroe presidency are often referred to as the Era of Good Feelings because -
A)the U.S. elections were decided by members of the House of Representatives B)the U.S. economy was booming and commercial shipping expanded globally C)the United States established diplomatic ties with most European nations D)the United States desired unity and had a sense of national purpose
300
Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?
A)Southern states would sell more raw materials to Northern businesses B)Northern manufacturers would benefit from less foreign competition C)Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets freely D)Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly and legally
300
Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?
A)Violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes B)Impressment of American sailors into the British navy C)Attacks on American ships by Barbary Coast pirates D)Seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy
400
The following is the correct ordering for the first five presidents of the United States: Washington, Adams, Monroe, Jefferson, Madison.
TRUE or FALSE
400
By choosing against seeking a third term, Washington demonstrated the leadership quality of -
A)sacrifice and civic responsibility to the country B)courage in the midst of difficult circumstances C)honesty and a sense of personal integrity D)personal restraint from seeking power
400
One reason the year 1803 is significant in U.S. history is because -
A)Great Britain declared war on the United States B)the Transcontinental Railroad was completed C)Congress passed the Naturalization Act D)the United States doubled in size
400
How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs?
A)The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation B)The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere C)European nations invited the United States to join the fight against Napoleon D)Foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage
400
Which candidate in the U.S. Presidential Election of 1800 is best described by the following: supported by northern merchants and industry, favored a strong federal government, federalist
A)James Monroe B)James Madison C)Patrick Henry D)John Admas
500
One economic impact of the War of 1812 on the United States was -
A)a decline in transportation infrastructure B)a greater reliance on U.S. manufacturing C)a closer trading connection with Canada D)a stock market crash and falling prices
500
James Monroe expanded the territory of the United States by -
A)negotiating for Oregon from Great Britain B)purchasing Louisiana from France C)adding California as a U.S. state D)acquiring Florida from Spain
500
Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
A)The Alien and Sedition Acts B)The Monroe Doctrine C)The Judiciary Act D)The Embargo Act
500
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence American foreign policy?
A)The United States attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the nineteenth century B)The United States led efforts to form international organizations that would seek world peace C)The Unites States moved steadily westward gaining new territory and forming new states D)The United States contributed to the independence movements of neighboring colonies
500
Which accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is shown on the map as Unorganized Territory?
A)The land received as a result of the War of 1812 B)The cession of Florida territory from Spain C)The purchase of Louisiana from France D)The conquest of Mexican territory