#3 In the text, you read this about the Bank of the United States: The Bank of the United States had been a subject of dispute since its early days. The Bank had great power over the nation’s banking system because it controlled loans made by state banks. When the Bank’s directors thought that state banks were making too many loans, they limited the amount these banks could lend. The cutbacks angered farmers and merchants who borrowed money to buy land or finance new businesses. Use the passage to answer the question. Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States? (1 point) Responses ordinary laborers ordinary laborers international businessmen international businessmen people in favor of states’ rights people in favor of states’ rights those in favor of a strong central government those in favor of a strong central government Question 4 #4 "The faith and justice of our nation were at hazard [in danger]. That faith and justice were pledged for the protection of the Cherokees in their rights; but that pledge was apparently about to be forfeited [given up], that faith to be broken, and an act of flagrant [open] robbery to be committed upon a defenceless people, with the sanction [approval] of our national authorities. . . . We hoped that a decision of the Supreme Court might be the occasion of arresting [stopping] the hand of oppression." —Samuel A. Worcester and Elizur Butler, Letter upon their release from prison, 1833 Use the passage to answer the question. How would Samuel A. Worcester most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people? (1 point) Responses He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west. He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west. He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor. He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor. He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land. He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land. He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal. He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal. Question 5 #5 What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers? (1 point) Responses His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland. His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland. His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast. His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast. His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops. His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops. His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry. His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry. Question 6 #6 Which statement correctly contrasts the Lancaster Turnpike with the National Road? (1 point) Responses The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road. The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road. The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it. The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it. The National Road was a "corduroy road." The National Road was a "corduroy road." The Lancaster Turnpike was limited to travel in one state.

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Question 3: Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States?

  • Response: people in favor of states’ rights

Question 4: How would Samuel A. Worcester most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people?

  • Response: He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.

Question 5: What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers?

  • Response: His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.

Question 6: Which statement correctly contrasts the Lancaster Turnpike with the National Road?

  • Response: The Lancaster Turnpike was limited to travel in one state.