How did the U.S. Supreme Court interpret this article in Givvons v. Ogden (1824)? Select TWO correct answers. (2 points) Responses States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce. States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce. States may regulate commerce within their own borders. States may regulate commerce within their own borders. States may pass legislation that restricts interstate commerce. States may pass legislation that restricts interstate commerce. States may possess the power to regulate interstate commerce. States may possess the power to regulate interstate commerce. States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries. States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries. Question 10 Q10 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: Washington longed to retire to his fields at Mount Vernon. But he soon realized that the Nation under its Articles of Confederation was not functioning well, so he became a prime mover in the steps leading to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. When the new Constitution was ratified, the Electoral College unanimously elected Washington President. He did not infringe upon the policy making powers that he felt the Constitution gave Congress. But the determination of foreign policy became preponderantly a Presidential concern. When the French Revolution led to a major war between France and England, Washington refused to accept entirely the recommendations of either his Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who was pro-French, or his Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who was pro-British. Rather, he insisted upon a neutral course until the United States could grow stronger. —WhiteHouse.gov Based on evidence from your text, why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality? (1 point) Responses Washington was timid about taking military action. Washington was timid about taking military action. Washington feared that war would divide the nation. Washington feared that war would divide the nation. The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. The nation could not afford another war so soon after the Revolution. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king. Washington was upset over the murder of the French king. Question 11 Q11 Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine? (1 point) Responses International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances. International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances. The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty. The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty. The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged. The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged. Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited. Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited. Question 12 Q12 Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade? (1 point) Responses The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few. The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few. The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South. The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South. The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods. The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods. The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations. The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations. Question 13 Q13 Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows: "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. . . . Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition. . .?" —George Washington, Farewell Address Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy? (1 point) Responses The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade. The United States should stop trying to influence European politics. The United States should stop trying to influence European politics. The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. The United States can take advantage of Europe’s ambition. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened. Europe’s interests are similar to those of the United States and should be supported if they are threatened.

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For Gibbons v. Ogden (1824):
The correct responses are:

  1. States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce.
  2. States may regulate commerce within their own borders.

For Washington's Foreign Policy Perspective:
Based on the provided excerpt, the correct response is:

  1. The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.