Ask a New Question
Menu

13. How did the approval of the Louisiana Purchase affect the US government?

A. It reinforced strict interpretation of the Constitution.
B. It expanded the implied powers of the president.
C. It gave the Senate new powers to approve treaties.
D. It protected the powers of state governments.

14. How did the actual effects of the Monroe Doctrine differ from the stated intentions of the policy?
A. Though presented as an effort to improve global trade, it was used to justify the United States' efforts to expand the Atlantic slave trade.
B. Though presented as an effort to protect the interests of Latin America, it was used to justify US efforts to exert its influence on the region.
C. Though presented as an effort to bring democracy to Latin America, it was used to justify US efforts to protect European interests in the region.
D. Though presented as an effort to ensure lasting peace in the Western Hemisphere, it was used to justify US efforts to colonize the South Pacific.

15. What change did this election bring about in American politics?

A. a decline in executive power over national political policy
B. the end of the spoils system as a mechanism for political appointments
C. the growing influence of corporations and business interests in politics
D. a shift in political power from elites to average Americans

1 answer

Here are the answers to the questions based on historical context:

13. How did the approval of the Louisiana Purchase affect the US government?
B. It expanded the implied powers of the president.
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 greatly expanded the territory of the United States and was viewed as an instance where President Thomas Jefferson exercised implied powers, which were not explicitly stated in the Constitution.

14. How did the actual effects of the Monroe Doctrine differ from the stated intentions of the policy?
B. Though presented as an effort to protect the interests of Latin America, it was used to justify US efforts to exert its influence on the region.
The Monroe Doctrine was framed as a protective measure for Latin American nations against European colonization, but it effectively served as a rationale for the United States to assert its influence and interests in those regions.

15. What change did this election bring about in American politics?
D. a shift in political power from elites to average Americans.
This question likely refers to the election of 1828, which marked the rise of Jacksonian democracy, emphasizing greater participation and power for the common man, as opposed to the political elites.

If you're looking for more detailed explanations or context around these options, feel free to ask!