Q3

Question

Of the following choices, which ones influenced the emergence of opposing political parties? Select TWO that apply

(2 points)
Responses

mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government
mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government

differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have
differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have

looming threat of war with France
looming threat of war with France

increase in the distribution of newspapers
increase in the distribution of newspapers
Question 4
Q4

What was the purpose of Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation?

(1 point)
Responses

He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.

He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.

He wanted to remain neutral as his newly elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
He wanted to remain neutral as his newly elected cabinet developed an economic plan.

He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
Question 5
Q5

Use the image to answer the question that follows:

Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?

(1 point)
Responses

Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.

Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.

The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate
The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate

Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Question 6
Q6

Use the excerpt to answer the question that follows:

Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps [group of people]. . . . and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control.
—Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820

This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?

(1 point)
Responses

He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.
He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.

He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.
He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.

He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.

He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority.
Question 7
Q7

How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?

(1 point)
Responses

President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.
President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.

Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership of the government.
Farmers and shopkeepers were angry that the wealthy elite controlled the major leadership of the government.

Northerners were unhappy that Southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.
Northerners were unhappy that Southerners, who counted enslaved people as part of the population, had so much more representation in Congress.

After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics
After the Revolution, women demanded an equal voice and vote in politics
Question 8
Q8

What was Hamilton’s rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?

(1 point)
Responses

He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.
He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.

He wanted to impose a penalty on farmers for producing too much whiskey.
He wanted to impose a penalty on farmers for producing too much whiskey.

He wanted to halt the export of whiskey.
He wanted to halt the export of whiskey.

He wanted to distribute the taxes to state governments.
He wanted to distribute the taxes to state governments.
Question 9
Q9

This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.

How did the U.S. Supreme Court interpret this article in Givvons v. Ogden (1824)?

Select TWO correct answers.

(2 points)
Responses

States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries.
States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries.

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.
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

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.

Washington feared that war would divide the nation.
Washington feared that war would divide the nation.

Washington was timid about taking military action.
Washington was timid about taking military action.
Question 11
Q11

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 immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.
The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

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 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 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 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

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

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

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

Answer 1

Here are the suggested responses to the questions based on the information you have provided:

Q3

Which ones influenced the emergence of opposing political parties?

• Differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have.
• Increase in the distribution of newspapers.

Q4

What was the purpose of Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation?

• He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.

Q5

Why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?

• Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.

Q6

What was Jefferson’s greatest concern?

• He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties.

Q7

How did the election of 1796 increase political tensions?

• President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson belonged to different political parties and did not agree on government policy.

Q8

What was Hamilton’s rationale for placing a tax on whiskey?

• He planned to use the tax to reduce the national debt.

Q9

How did the U.S. Supreme Court interpret this article in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)?

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

Q10

Why did Washington reject the advice of both Jefferson and Hamilton and adopt a policy of neutrality?

• Washington feared that war would divide the nation.

Q11

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• 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?

• The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.

Q13

Which statement best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy?

• 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 - **

• Prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.

These responses capture the essential concerns and historical contexts related to each question.