The eventual election of Andrew Jackson indicated the acceptance of the common man in U.S. politics. Jackson's election in 1828 marked a significant shift towards greater representation and involvement of ordinary citizens in the political process, moving away from the dominance of elites and aristocratic families.
The eventual election of Andrew Jackson indicated which shift in U.S. politics?(1 point)
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increased rights for Native Americans
increased rights for Native Americans
acceptance of the common man
acceptance of the common man
acceptance of British influence
acceptance of British influence
increased reliance on aristocratic families
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Increased suffrage and the development of new political parties in the early 1800s indicate which of the following?(1 point)
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increase in the power of individual states
increase in the power of individual states
decrease in the power of individual states
decrease in the power of individual states
restriction of democracy
restriction of democracy
expansion of democracy
expansion of democracy
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increase in the power of individual states
increase in the power of individual states
decrease in the power of individual states
decrease in the power of individual states
restriction of democracy
restriction of democracy
expansion of democracy
expansion of democracy
Increased suffrage and the development of new political parties in the early 1800s indicate the expansion of democracy. These changes reflected a growing participation of a broader segment of the population in the political process.
In the text, you read this about the Bank of the United States:
The Bank of the United States had been a subject of dispute since its early days. The Bank had great power over the nation’s banking system because it controlled loans made by state banks. When the Bank’s directors thought that state banks were making too many loans, they limited the amount these banks could lend. The cutbacks angered farmers and merchants who borrowed money to buy land or finance new businesses.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
the working poor
the working poor
people in favor of states’ rights
people in favor of states’ rights
international businessmen
international businessmen
those in favor of a strong central government
those in favor of a strong central government
The Bank of the United States had been a subject of dispute since its early days. The Bank had great power over the nation’s banking system because it controlled loans made by state banks. When the Bank’s directors thought that state banks were making too many loans, they limited the amount these banks could lend. The cutbacks angered farmers and merchants who borrowed money to buy land or finance new businesses.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of these groups were most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
the working poor
the working poor
people in favor of states’ rights
people in favor of states’ rights
international businessmen
international businessmen
those in favor of a strong central government
those in favor of a strong central government
Based on the passage, the group most likely to be concerned about the Bank of the United States would be people in favor of states’ rights. The passage highlights how the Bank's control over state banks and its limitations on loan amounts angered farmers and merchants, which aligns with the interests of those who would advocate for states’ rights and local control over banking and finance.
Letter from Samuel A. Worcester and Elizur Butler
"The faith and justice of our nation were at hazard [in danger]. That faith and justice were pledged for the protection of the Cherokees in their rights; but that pledge was apparently about to be forfeited [given up], that faith to be broken, and an act of flagrant [open] robbery to be committed upon a defenceless people, with the sanction [approval] of our national authorities. . . . We hoped that a decision of the Supreme Court might be the occasion of arresting [stopping] the hand of oppression."
—Samuel A. Worcester and Elizur Butler, Letter upon their release from prison, 1833
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How would Samuel A. Worcester most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people?
(1 point)
Responses
He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.
He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.
He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.
He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.
He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.
He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.
"The faith and justice of our nation were at hazard [in danger]. That faith and justice were pledged for the protection of the Cherokees in their rights; but that pledge was apparently about to be forfeited [given up], that faith to be broken, and an act of flagrant [open] robbery to be committed upon a defenceless people, with the sanction [approval] of our national authorities. . . . We hoped that a decision of the Supreme Court might be the occasion of arresting [stopping] the hand of oppression."
—Samuel A. Worcester and Elizur Butler, Letter upon their release from prison, 1833
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How would Samuel A. Worcester most likely view the end result of the legal battle between Georgia and the Cherokee people?
(1 point)
Responses
He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.
He would be surprised because he expected the Supreme Court to rule in his favor.
He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.
He would be happy because he wanted the Cherokee to be moved to the west.
He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
He would be surprised because he expected Georgians to change their minds about Indian Removal.
He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.
He would be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land.
Based on the passage, Samuel A. Worcester would most likely be disappointed because he argued for the Cherokees' right to their land. The letter expresses his concerns about the potential for the government's failure to uphold its pledges to protect the rights of the Cherokees, indicating that he expected justice for them through the legal system, particularly from the Supreme Court.
What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers?(1 point)
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His improvement of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His improvement of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.
Responses
His improvement of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His improvement of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.
The correct response is: His improvement of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
Robert Fulton's advancements in steamboat technology significantly lowered transportation costs for farmers, making it easier to move their crops to markets, which had a positive impact on agricultural trade.
Which statement correctly contrasts the Lancaster Turnpike with the National Road?(1 point)
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The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it, while the Lancaster Turnpike did not.
The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it, while the Lancaster Turnpike did not.
The National Road was a "corduroy road," while the Lancaster Turnpike was not.
The National Road was a "corduroy road," while the Lancaster Turnpike was not.
The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road than the National Road.
The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road than the National Road.
The Lancaster Turnpike was limited to travel in one state, while the National Road went through multiple states.
Responses
The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it, while the Lancaster Turnpike did not.
The National Road required users to pay a toll to use it, while the Lancaster Turnpike did not.
The National Road was a "corduroy road," while the Lancaster Turnpike was not.
The National Road was a "corduroy road," while the Lancaster Turnpike was not.
The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road than the National Road.
The Lancaster Turnpike was a longer road than the National Road.
The Lancaster Turnpike was limited to travel in one state, while the National Road went through multiple states.
The statement that correctly contrasts the Lancaster Turnpike with the National Road is: The Lancaster Turnpike was limited to travel in one state, while the National Road went through multiple states.
The Lancaster Turnpike primarily connected locations within Pennsylvania, whereas the National Road extended across several states, facilitating broader national transportation.
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