1. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagreed over the proposed "National Bank" based on which issue?

Question

A which executive department would be responsible for running it.
B the wisdom of staffing such an institution with immigrants from Britain.
C how much in additional taxes would be levied on citizens of the United States.
D whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank.

2. The cartoon seen here refers to the "Spoils System." Which of these BEST describes the Spoils System?
A) appointing unqualified people to lead.
B) giving governmental positions to politically loyal individuals.
C) gaining the favor of the electorate by promising them improvements.
D) using underhanded tactics to win congressional and presidential elections.

3. In the early 1800s, many people in the United States migrated westwards because
A) of the growing timber industry.
B) of the availability of farmland.
C) transportation was easy thanks to the Transcontinental Railroad.
D) they wanted to escape slavery, which was illegal in western territories.

Answer 1

1. D) whether or not the Constitution gives the national government the power to establish the bank.

2. B) giving governmental positions to politically loyal individuals.

3. B) of the availability of farmland.