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"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
Question
Which of the following statements best summarizes Washington’s viewpoint on American foreign policy?
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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.
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.
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The United States should limit interaction with Europe to commerce, or trade.
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The British blockade had hurt New England’s sea trade. Also, many New Englanders feared that the United States might win land in Florida and Canada. If new states were carved out of these lands, the South and the West would become more influential than New England.
Delegates from around New England met in Hartford, Connecticut, in December 1814. Most were Federalists. They disliked the Democratic Republican President and the war.
Some delegates to the Hartford Convention threatened to nullify, or cancel, the state of war in their states if the war continued. Others threatened to leave the Union.
Then, while the delegates debated what to do, news of the peace treaty arrived. The Hartford Convention ended quickly. With the war over, the protest was meaningless. In the end, the threat of secession further weakened the dying Federalist party.
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Based on this excerpt from the text, how did news of the peace treaty weaken the Federalist Party?
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Responses
They were now subject to remaining in the Union.
They were now subject to remaining in the Union.
The party's efforts seemed pointless and disloyal.
The party's efforts seemed pointless and disloyal.
They were now unable to negotiate new political landscapes.
They were now unable to negotiate new political landscapes.
They were now forced to support the United States’ expansion into Canada.
They were now forced to support the United States’ expansion into Canada.
The British blockade had hurt New England’s sea trade. Also, many New Englanders feared that the United States might win land in Florida and Canada. If new states were carved out of these lands, the South and the West would become more influential than New England.
Delegates from around New England met in Hartford, Connecticut, in December 1814. Most were Federalists. They disliked the Democratic Republican President and the war.
Some delegates to the Hartford Convention threatened to nullify, or cancel, the state of war in their states if the war continued. Others threatened to leave the Union.
Then, while the delegates debated what to do, news of the peace treaty arrived. The Hartford Convention ended quickly. With the war over, the protest was meaningless. In the end, the threat of secession further weakened the dying Federalist party.
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Based on this excerpt from the text, how did news of the peace treaty weaken the Federalist Party?
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Responses
They were now subject to remaining in the Union.
They were now subject to remaining in the Union.
The party's efforts seemed pointless and disloyal.
The party's efforts seemed pointless and disloyal.
They were now unable to negotiate new political landscapes.
They were now unable to negotiate new political landscapes.
They were now forced to support the United States’ expansion into Canada.
They were now forced to support the United States’ expansion into Canada.
The party's efforts seemed pointless and disloyal.
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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
Question
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?
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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 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 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.
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
Question
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 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 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 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 attacks on American shipping vessels led to a build-up of an American naval force.
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Native American women are shown trading with two white men at a counter inside a trading post.
Question
In what way does this image relate to Tecumseh’s opinion about the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers?
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Responses
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
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Native American women are shown trading with two white men at a counter inside a trading post.
Question
In what way does this image relate to Tecumseh’s opinion about the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers?
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Responses
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the cultural exchange that Tecumseh supported.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows Native Americans learning from whites, which Tecumseh encouraged.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
It shows whites taking advantage of Native Americans, which Tecumseh resented.
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It shows the dependence on whites that Tecumseh criticized.
Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for creating a national bank? Select all that apply.
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Responses
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 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.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that Americans would protest if it was established.
He believed that Americans would protest if it was established.
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Responses
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 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.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
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 believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
He believed that it gave the federal government too much power.
What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?
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Responses
to protect American traders
to protect American traders
to avoid war over seized ships
to avoid war over seized ships
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
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Responses
to protect American traders
to protect American traders
to avoid war over seized ships
to avoid war over seized ships
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to increase the power of the Republican Party
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
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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
Question
What does the excerpt say about Washington’s views on political parties?
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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.
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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
Question
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.
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Political parties may lead to unrest in American communities.
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Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Question
Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?
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Responses
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
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
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
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Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Question
Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?
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Responses
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
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
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
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learning about the territory’s Native Americans
In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?
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Responses
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.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
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.
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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.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
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 permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
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An infographic titled The War of 1812 lists information about the causes, the first declaration, and the combatants’ preparedness for war.
A chart with information about the War of 1812 is divided into three sections. Section 1 contains the causes for the war: British interfere with American shipping; British kidnap American sailors; Americans believe British are persuading Native Americans to fight settlers; some members of Congress (War Hawks) want U.S. expansion into Canada. Section 2 states that Congress is divided over the first declaration of war: 62% of the House is in favor, and 38% is opposed; 59% of the Senate is in favor, and 41% is opposed. Section 3 compares the United States and Britain’s preparedness for the War of 1812. The United States had 12,000 troops, 6 warships, 4,000 sailors, and 1,800 marines. Britain had 10,000 British and Canadian troops, 584 warships of which only 2 were available, 140,000 sailors worldwide, and 31,000 marines.
Question
Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?
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Responses
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.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
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.
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An infographic titled The War of 1812 lists information about the causes, the first declaration, and the combatants’ preparedness for war.
A chart with information about the War of 1812 is divided into three sections. Section 1 contains the causes for the war: British interfere with American shipping; British kidnap American sailors; Americans believe British are persuading Native Americans to fight settlers; some members of Congress (War Hawks) want U.S. expansion into Canada. Section 2 states that Congress is divided over the first declaration of war: 62% of the House is in favor, and 38% is opposed; 59% of the Senate is in favor, and 41% is opposed. Section 3 compares the United States and Britain’s preparedness for the War of 1812. The United States had 12,000 troops, 6 warships, 4,000 sailors, and 1,800 marines. Britain had 10,000 British and Canadian troops, 584 warships of which only 2 were available, 140,000 sailors worldwide, and 31,000 marines.
Question
Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?
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Responses
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.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping.
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.
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Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military.
Summarize the REASONS why John Adams was not reelected as president in the election of 1800.
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1. Unpopular policies: John Adams's policies, such as the Alien and Sedition Acts, were highly divisive and unpopular among many Americans.
2. Opposition from the Democratic-Republican Party: Adams faced strong opposition from the Democratic-Republican Party, led by Thomas Jefferson, who criticized his administration's policies and presented an alternative vision for the country.
3. Internal divisions within the Federalist Party: The Federalist Party, to which Adams belonged, was torn by internal divisions and conflicts, which weakened their support and ability to campaign effectively.
4. Economic challenges: Adams also faced economic challenges during his presidency, including high taxes and a recession, which further diminished his popularity among voters.
2. Opposition from the Democratic-Republican Party: Adams faced strong opposition from the Democratic-Republican Party, led by Thomas Jefferson, who criticized his administration's policies and presented an alternative vision for the country.
3. Internal divisions within the Federalist Party: The Federalist Party, to which Adams belonged, was torn by internal divisions and conflicts, which weakened their support and ability to campaign effectively.
4. Economic challenges: Adams also faced economic challenges during his presidency, including high taxes and a recession, which further diminished his popularity among voters.