George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States of America. He understood that he would be making decisions or acting in a manner that would set a precedent or example to follow.
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George Washington was unanimously elected as the Response area president of the United States of America. He understood that he would be making decisions or acting in a manner that would set a Response area or example to follow
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July 14th, 1789, a mob stormed the Bastille, signaling the beginning of the American Revolution. (1 point)
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False. The storming of the Bastille occurred on July 14th, 1789, but it signaled the beginning of the French Revolution, not the American Revolution. The American Revolution occurred earlier, from 1775 to 1783.
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The question of
divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
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divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
The question of national bank divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
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The question of
divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
how large and powerful the military should be
How many terms a president should serve in office
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how much power the states of New York and Virginia should have
The question of
divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
how large and powerful the military should be
How many terms a president should serve in office
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how much power the states of New York and Virginia should have
The question of how large and powerful the federal government should be divided the Federalist and Democratic Republican parties.
Match the description to the correct Founding Father.
(8 points)
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
:: Thought government should be controlled by the society's elite.
#: Founder of the Federalist Party
:: Elected as 3rd President of the United States
:: Bom in the West Indies
:: Set up the National Bank
:: Inherited 5000 acre plantation
:: Wanted a strong State Government
:: Founder of the Democratic-Republican Party
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Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
:: Thought government should be controlled by the society's elite.
#: Founder of the Federalist Party
:: Elected as 3rd President of the United States
:: Bom in the West Indies
:: Set up the National Bank
:: Inherited 5000 acre plantation
:: Wanted a strong State Government
:: Founder of the Democratic-Republican Party
Here are the matched descriptions to the correct Founding Father:
Thomas Jefferson
- Elected as 3rd President of the United States
- Inherited 5000 acre plantation
- Wanted a strong State Government
- Founder of the Democratic-Republican Party
Alexander Hamilton
- Thought government should be controlled by the society's elite
- Founder of the Federalist Party
- Born in the West Indies
- Set up the National Bank
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Why did the United States want New Orleans?
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It was a culturally rich area, and they were interested in adding more areas to the United States.
It was a culturally rich area, and they were interested in adding more areas to the United States.
It gave America access to the west, and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.
It gave America access to the west, and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.
It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
They knew the French were trying to get land in America, and they wanted to take the opportunity to remove the threat.
Why did the United States want New Orleans?
(1 point)
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It was a culturally rich area, and they were interested in adding more areas to the United States.
It was a culturally rich area, and they were interested in adding more areas to the United States.
It gave America access to the west, and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.
It gave America access to the west, and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.
It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
They knew the French were trying to get land in America, and they wanted to take the opportunity to remove the threat.
It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
Refer back to the video clip and your reading.
What were the effects of the Louisiana Purchase? Select 3 below.
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It gave the US access to the entire Mississippi including New Orleans
It gave the US access to the entire Mississippi including New Orleans
It helped to establish a port for the Pacific
It helped to establish a port for the Pacific
It gave us a trade route to Canada to help establish a lucrative fur trade
It gave us a trade route to Canada to help establish a lucrative fur trade
It provided room for Americans to expand west
It provided room for Americans to expand west
It doubled the size of America
It doubled the size of America
It allowed us to become closer friends with Spain.
What were the effects of the Louisiana Purchase? Select 3 below.
(3 points)
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It gave the US access to the entire Mississippi including New Orleans
It gave the US access to the entire Mississippi including New Orleans
It helped to establish a port for the Pacific
It helped to establish a port for the Pacific
It gave us a trade route to Canada to help establish a lucrative fur trade
It gave us a trade route to Canada to help establish a lucrative fur trade
It provided room for Americans to expand west
It provided room for Americans to expand west
It doubled the size of America
It doubled the size of America
It allowed us to become closer friends with Spain.
The effects of the Louisiana Purchase are:
- It gave the US access to the entire Mississippi including New Orleans.
- It provided room for Americans to expand west.
- It doubled the size of America.
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What were the effects of the 1807 trade Embargo during Jefferson's presidency?
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Great Britain lost a lot of money, and they had to rebuild their economy from scratch.
Great Britain lost a lot of money, and they had to rebuild their economy from scratch.
France was able to gain money from Britain's loss
France was able to gain money from Britain's loss
France lost 86 million dollars of Imports
France lost 86 million dollars of Imports
The US exported less goods and lost a lot of money due to the lack of trade.
What were the effects of the 1807 trade Embargo during Jefferson's presidency?
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Great Britain lost a lot of money, and they had to rebuild their economy from scratch.
Great Britain lost a lot of money, and they had to rebuild their economy from scratch.
France was able to gain money from Britain's loss
France was able to gain money from Britain's loss
France lost 86 million dollars of Imports
France lost 86 million dollars of Imports
The US exported less goods and lost a lot of money due to the lack of trade.
The US exported less goods and lost a lot of money due to the lack of trade.
Why did Tecumseh, the leader of the Native American confederation, advise Native Americans to stop trading with the settlers?
(1 point)
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He wanted to cripple the Americans economy, and he felt that trading with the British would be more beneficial.
He wanted to cripple the Americans economy, and he felt that trading with the British would be more beneficial.
He felt that the Native Americans depended too much on white trade goods, and it corrupted their way of life.
He felt that the Native Americans depended too much on white trade goods, and it corrupted their way of life.
He was determined to take away the Americans' major source of income.
He was determined to take away the Americans' major source of income.
He knew that the traders were not fair in their trading, and he felt that the French would provide them a better market.
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He wanted to cripple the Americans economy, and he felt that trading with the British would be more beneficial.
He wanted to cripple the Americans economy, and he felt that trading with the British would be more beneficial.
He felt that the Native Americans depended too much on white trade goods, and it corrupted their way of life.
He felt that the Native Americans depended too much on white trade goods, and it corrupted their way of life.
He was determined to take away the Americans' major source of income.
He was determined to take away the Americans' major source of income.
He knew that the traders were not fair in their trading, and he felt that the French would provide them a better market.
He felt that the Native Americans depended too much on white trade goods, and it corrupted their way of life.
Which was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
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The Americans were pushing into New Orleans and taking over British Forts on the Mississippi.
The Americans were pushing into New Orleans and taking over British Forts on the Mississippi.
Great Britain supplied ammunition and supplies to Native Americans.
Great Britain supplied ammunition and supplies to Native Americans.
Britain boarded American ships and impressed American sailors into service.
Britain boarded American ships and impressed American sailors into service.
America wanted to expand into Canada.
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The Americans were pushing into New Orleans and taking over British Forts on the Mississippi.
The Americans were pushing into New Orleans and taking over British Forts on the Mississippi.
Great Britain supplied ammunition and supplies to Native Americans.
Great Britain supplied ammunition and supplies to Native Americans.
Britain boarded American ships and impressed American sailors into service.
Britain boarded American ships and impressed American sailors into service.
America wanted to expand into Canada.
The Americans were pushing into New Orleans and taking over British Forts on the Mississippi.
(This statement is not typically considered a direct cause of the War of 1812, as the main issues involved British interference with American shipping, support for Native American attacks, and desires for territorial expansion, including into Canada.)
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Response area was a War Hawk. War Hawks had a strong sense of Response area, or devotion to one's country. They felt that Great Britain was still treating the United States as a colony.
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Response area was a War Hawk. War Hawks had a strong sense of Response area, or devotion to one's country. They felt that Great Britain was still treating the United States as a colony.
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Henry Clay was a War Hawk. War Hawks had a strong sense of nationalism, or devotion to one's country. They felt that Great Britain was still treating the United States as a colony.
Read the following selection from the American History textbook. Then respond to the question below.
"A peace treaty was signed in the city of Ghent, in present-day Belgium, on December 24, 1814.....Britain and the United States agreed to restore prewar conditions. The treaty said nothing about impressment or neutrality. These issues had faded due to the end of the wars in Europe. Other issues were settled later. In 1818, for example, the two nations settled a dispute over the border between Canada and the United States.
Looking back, some Americans felt that the War of 1812 had been a mistake. Others argued that Europe would now treat the young republic with more respect."
Select the statement that best sums up the Treaty of Ghent?
(1 point)
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"Nothing was adjusted, nothing was settled."
"Nothing was adjusted, nothing was settled."
While the British won a lot of battles, the Treaty helped the Americans acquire considerable land in Canada.
While the British won a lot of battles, the Treaty helped the Americans acquire considerable land in Canada.
The Americans doubled the size of their land holdings and the British would never attack again
The Americans doubled the size of their land holdings and the British would never attack again
The British were able to keep the Americans from taking over Canada, and they gained land south of Oregon.
"A peace treaty was signed in the city of Ghent, in present-day Belgium, on December 24, 1814.....Britain and the United States agreed to restore prewar conditions. The treaty said nothing about impressment or neutrality. These issues had faded due to the end of the wars in Europe. Other issues were settled later. In 1818, for example, the two nations settled a dispute over the border between Canada and the United States.
Looking back, some Americans felt that the War of 1812 had been a mistake. Others argued that Europe would now treat the young republic with more respect."
Select the statement that best sums up the Treaty of Ghent?
(1 point)
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"Nothing was adjusted, nothing was settled."
"Nothing was adjusted, nothing was settled."
While the British won a lot of battles, the Treaty helped the Americans acquire considerable land in Canada.
While the British won a lot of battles, the Treaty helped the Americans acquire considerable land in Canada.
The Americans doubled the size of their land holdings and the British would never attack again
The Americans doubled the size of their land holdings and the British would never attack again
The British were able to keep the Americans from taking over Canada, and they gained land south of Oregon.
"Nothing was adjusted, nothing was settled."
Place the correct idea with the appropriate sectional leader/s.(6 points)
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Daniel Webster John C. Calhoun Henry Clay
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Daniel Webster John C. Calhoun Henry Clay
Here are the appropriate ideas associated with each sectional leader:
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Daniel Webster: Advocated for a strong federal government and was known for his support of the Union.
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John C. Calhoun: Champion of states' rights and supported nullification and the interests of the South.
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Henry Clay: Known as the "Great Compromiser," he played a significant role in negotiating the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850.
Place the correct idea with the appropriate sectional leader/s.
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
(6 points
Henry Clay
:: leader and spokesman for the West
#: leader and spokesman for the South
#: leader and spokesman for the North
:: wanted slavery abolished
:: supported a compromise over slavery
# strong supporter of slavery
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
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Henry Clay
:: leader and spokesman for the West
#: leader and spokesman for the South
#: leader and spokesman for the North
:: wanted slavery abolished
:: supported a compromise over slavery
# strong supporter of slavery
Here are the appropriate ideas associated with each sectional leader:
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John C. Calhoun:
- #: leader and spokesman for the South
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strong supporter of slavery
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Daniel Webster:
- #: leader and spokesman for the North
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Henry Clay:
- :: leader and spokesman for the West
- :: supported a compromise over slavery
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*** (Note: "wanted slavery abolished" does not apply to any of these leaders directly, as none of them were known for advocating for the abolition of slavery.)
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During the Era of Good Feelings under the presidency of James Monroe, foreign conflict decreased but internal disputes began to rise due to Response area, or loyalty to one's state or section rather than the nation as a whole.
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During the Era of Good Feelings under the presidency of James Monroe, foreign conflict decreased but internal disputes began to rise due to Response area, or loyalty to one's state or section rather than the nation as a whole.
During the Era of Good Feelings under the presidency of James Monroe, foreign conflict decreased but internal disputes began to rise due to sectionalism, or loyalty to one's state or section rather than the nation as a whole.
Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court strengthened the power of the federal government. The Court gave the federal government the power to regulate the economy.
The Supreme Court, during the McCulloch V. Maryland case stated that the government had the right to charter a bank because it was needed for the government to function. What clause in the constitution did they use to determine this case?
(1 point)
Responses
"To form a national bank as an institution to regulate the economy".
"To form a national bank as an institution to regulate the economy".
"To make all laws that are necessary and proper".
" To make all laws that are necessary and proper".
"to make treaties that allow for the foundation of a banking system".
"to make treaties that allow for the foundation of a banking system".
"To have federal jurisdiction over coin and property".
The Supreme Court, during the McCulloch V. Maryland case stated that the government had the right to charter a bank because it was needed for the government to function. What clause in the constitution did they use to determine this case?
(1 point)
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"To form a national bank as an institution to regulate the economy".
"To form a national bank as an institution to regulate the economy".
"To make all laws that are necessary and proper".
" To make all laws that are necessary and proper".
"to make treaties that allow for the foundation of a banking system".
"to make treaties that allow for the foundation of a banking system".
"To have federal jurisdiction over coin and property".
"To make all laws that are necessary and proper."
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The document that stated America would not interfere with European affairs, but the Europeans should also not interfere with American affairs or that of the newly independent Latin American countries is called the
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The document that stated America would not interfere with European affairs, but the Europeans should also not interfere with American affairs or that of the newly independent Latin American countries is called the
The document that stated America would not interfere with European affairs, but the Europeans should also not interfere with American affairs or that of the newly independent Latin American countries is called the Monroe Doctrine.