11. Which of the following group was most likely to oppose the Marbury v. Madison decision?

A) believers in a strong national government
B) advocates for states’ rights
C) supporters of abolition
D) proponents of western expansion

12. How did the growth of railroads and canals most directly encourage immigration to the U.S. in the early to mid-1800s?
A) by making it easier and faster for immigrants to come to the United States
B) by increasing the demand for immigrant workers to build and work on them
C) by attracting foreign investors and companies who brought people with them.
D) by giving farmers higher-paying jobs, which opened their lands to immigrants.

1 answer

  1. The group most likely to oppose the Marbury v. Madison decision would be B) advocates for states’ rights. This decision established the principle of judicial review, which strengthened the federal judiciary and could be seen as undermining states’ rights.

  2. The growth of railroads and canals most directly encouraged immigration to the U.S. in the early to mid-1800s A) by making it easier and faster for immigrants to come to the United States. These transportation developments significantly reduced travel time and costs, facilitating increased immigration.