Q11

Question

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

(1 point)
Responses

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

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.

International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.
International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.
Question 12
Q12

Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

(1 point)
Responses

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.

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.
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

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.

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.

The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.
The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.
Question 14
Q14

Use the image below to answer the question that follows:

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -

(1 point)
Responses

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
Question 15
Q15

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

When Adams became President, the war between the French and British was causing great difficulties for the United States on the high seas and intense partisanship [taking of sides] among contending factions within the Nation.

His administration focused on France, where the Directory, the ruling group, had refused to receive the American envoy and had suspended commercial relations.

Adams sent three commissioners to France, but in the spring of 1798 word arrived that the French Foreign Minister Talleyrand and the Directory had refused to negotiate with them unless they would first pay a substantial bribe. Adams reported the insult to Congress, and the Senate printed the correspondence, in which the Frenchmen were referred to only as "X, Y, and Z."…

President Adams did not call for a declaration of war, but hostilities began at sea. At first, American shipping was almost defenseless against French privateers, but by 1800 armed merchantmen and U.S. warships were clearing the sea-lanes.
—WhiteHouse.gov

Based on the information in the excerpt, what can be inferred about the effect the war between France and England had on the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.

The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function
The disagreements between political parties on issues relating to the war led to the inability of Congress to function

The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy.
The refusal to pay the bribe resulted in a suspension in French trade that deeply altered the American economy.

The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory.
The unwillingness of the French to negotiate brought about a long period of distrust of the French Directory.
Question 16
Q16

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

(1 point)
Responses

Imports of raw materials increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.

The use of federal paper currency increased.
The use of federal paper currency increased.

Manufacturing increased.
Manufacturing increased.

Agricultural imports increased.
Agricultural imports increased.
Question 17
Q17

Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for creating a national bank? Select TWO that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

He believed that Americans would protest if it was established.
He believed that Americans would protest if it was established.

He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.
He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.

He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.

He felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills.
He felt a national bank was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills.
Question 18
Q18

What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?

(1 point)
Responses

to increase the power of the Republican Party
to increase the power of the Republican Party

to avoid war over seized ships
to avoid war over seized ships

to protect American traders
to protect American traders

to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
Question 19
Q19

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful [harmful, destructive] effects of the spirit of party generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness [state of being excessive and unpleasant], and is truly their worst enemy. . . . It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments [stirs up] occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated [made easier] access to the government itself through the channels of party passions. Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. . . .
--George Washington, Farewell Address

What does the excerpt say about Washington’s views on political parties?

(1 point)
Responses

The nation should embrace more than one party so that the government represents different perspectives.
The nation should embrace more than one party so that the government represents different perspectives.

Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities.
Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities.

Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties.
Leaders of foreign nations could take advantage of different political parties.

With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat.
With several political parties, foreign countries would pose less of a threat.
Question 20
Q20

Use the image below to answer the question that follows:

Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?

(1 point)
Responses

documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean

learning about the territory’s Native Americans
learning about the territory’s Native Americans

forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land

gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
Question 21
Q21

In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?

(1 point)
Responses

The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court

The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.

The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
Question 22
Q22 - ESSAY

Explain - Why is the court case Marbury v Madison significant? How did it elevate the power of the Supreme Court?

Need additional support: The court case of Marbury v. Madison was significant because _________________. This specific case established ______________. This elevated the power of the Supreme Court by ________________.

(4 points)

Answer 1

Here are the responses to the multiple-choice questions and an outline for the essay on the significance of the court case Marbury v. Madison:

Q11: Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• Response: Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.

Q12: Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

• Response: The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few.

Q13: Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy?

• Response: The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.

Q14: The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to -

• Response: prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.

Q15: Based on the information in the excerpt, what can be inferred about the effect the war between France and England had on the United States?

• Response: The attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.

Q16: How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

• Response: Manufacturing increased.

Q17: Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for creating a national bank? Select TWO that apply.

• Responses:
  • He argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.
  • He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.

Q18: What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?

• Response: to avoid war over seized ships.

Q19: What does the excerpt say about Washington’s views on political parties?

• Response: Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities.

Q20: Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?

• Response: gaining knowledge of the region’s geography.

Q21: In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?

• Response: The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

Q22 - ESSAY: Explain - Why is the court case Marbury v Madison significant? How did it elevate the power of the Supreme Court?

Completed Essay Structure: The court case of Marbury v. Madison was significant because it established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. This specific case established the precedent that the Supreme Court has the authority to review acts of Congress and determine whether they align with the Constitution. This elevated the power of the Supreme Court by confirming its role as a co-equal branch of government, capable of checking the powers of the legislative and executive branches, thus ensuring the protection of individual rights and the rule of law.

Feel free to expand on the essay structure as needed!