Which statement best explains how the conflict over the Tariff of 1828 was resolved?(1 point)
Responses
South Carolina passed the Nullification Act, which canceled the tariff outright.
South Carolina passed the Nullification Act, which canceled the tariff outright.
Henry Clay proposed a compromise tariff that eventually eased tensions.
Henry Clay proposed a compromise tariff that eventually eased tensions.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariff.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariff.
Daniel Webster gave a speech to the Senate and the tariff was repealed.
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Henry Clay proposed a compromise tariff that eventually eased tensions.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Adams and Jackson?(1 point)
Responses
Jackson wanted to improve the territory already under the control of the U.S., but Adams wanted to expand territory to the Pacific Ocean.
Jackson wanted to improve the territory already under the control of the U.S., but Adams wanted to expand territory to the Pacific Ocean.
Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs.
Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs.
Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.
Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.
Adams had strong support from the rural areas in the South and West, but Jackson’s strongest supporters were from the North.
Responses
Jackson wanted to improve the territory already under the control of the U.S., but Adams wanted to expand territory to the Pacific Ocean.
Jackson wanted to improve the territory already under the control of the U.S., but Adams wanted to expand territory to the Pacific Ocean.
Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs.
Jackson supported the idea of high tariffs to increase revenue, but Adams wanted to end high tariffs.
Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.
Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.
Adams had strong support from the rural areas in the South and West, but Jackson’s strongest supporters were from the North.
Adams supported efforts to promote the growth of businesses, while Jackson supported efforts to help the ordinary man.
Which of the following best describes how settlers traveled west?(1 point)
Responses
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Responses
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Use the cartoon to answer the question.
Why does the cartoon, from the Bank War in 1832, portray President Jackson as a king?
(1 point)
Responses
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
Why does the cartoon, from the Bank War in 1832, portray President Jackson as a king?
(1 point)
Responses
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Based on the sentence above, what conclusions can you make about Jackson's view on the Second Bank of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
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Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank.
How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?(1 point)
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It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
Responses
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
Who was President Jackson's vice president that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828?(1 point)
Responses
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Clay
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Clay
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?(1 point)
Responses
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
Responses
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
How does this map show the challenges faced by Native American groups on the Trail of Tears?(1 point)
Responses
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
Responses
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west?(1 point)
Responses
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
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Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Based on the chart, how did westward expansion affect slavery in the United States between 1820 and 1850?(1 point)
Responses
The slave population roughly doubled as several new slave states were admitted to the Union.
The slave population roughly doubled as several new slave states were admitted to the Union.
The slave population remained roughly the same as the new states admitted to the Union were largely free.
The slave population remained roughly the same as the new states admitted to the Union were largely free.
The slave population remained roughly the same but its percentage of the total population skyrocketed.
The slave population remained roughly the same but its percentage of the total population skyrocketed.
The slave population decreased as the U.S. economy became less dependent on agriculture.
Responses
The slave population roughly doubled as several new slave states were admitted to the Union.
The slave population roughly doubled as several new slave states were admitted to the Union.
The slave population remained roughly the same as the new states admitted to the Union were largely free.
The slave population remained roughly the same as the new states admitted to the Union were largely free.
The slave population remained roughly the same but its percentage of the total population skyrocketed.
The slave population remained roughly the same but its percentage of the total population skyrocketed.
The slave population decreased as the U.S. economy became less dependent on agriculture.
The slave population roughly doubled as several new slave states were admitted to the Union.
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
(1 point)
Responses
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
(1 point)
Responses
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
Which of the following was NOT a significant challenge faced by pioneers during westward expansion?(1 point)
Responses
Abundant natural resources
Abundant natural resources
Hostile Native American tribes
Hostile Native American tribes
Rough Terrain
Rough Terrain
Severe weather conditions
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Abundant natural resources
Abundant natural resources
Hostile Native American tribes
Hostile Native American tribes
Rough Terrain
Rough Terrain
Severe weather conditions
Abundant natural resources
Using the information on the chart, what can you infer about the Gold Rush’s impact on the city of San Francisco?
(1 point)
Responses
The mass migration of forty-niners transformed San Francisco into an economic hub practically overnight.
The mass migration of forty-niners transformed San Francisco into an economic hub practically overnight.
San Francisco’s population grew by a greater percentage after 1860 than during the Gold Rush.
San Francisco’s population grew by a greater percentage after 1860 than during the Gold Rush.
The Gold Rush was a short-lived trend that had little lasting impact on San Francisco.
The Gold Rush was a short-lived trend that had little lasting impact on San Francisco.
Once the forty-niners tried their luck in San Francisco they left the city and moved back home.
(1 point)
Responses
The mass migration of forty-niners transformed San Francisco into an economic hub practically overnight.
The mass migration of forty-niners transformed San Francisco into an economic hub practically overnight.
San Francisco’s population grew by a greater percentage after 1860 than during the Gold Rush.
San Francisco’s population grew by a greater percentage after 1860 than during the Gold Rush.
The Gold Rush was a short-lived trend that had little lasting impact on San Francisco.
The Gold Rush was a short-lived trend that had little lasting impact on San Francisco.
Once the forty-niners tried their luck in San Francisco they left the city and moved back home.
The mass migration of forty-niners transformed San Francisco into an economic hub practically overnight.
Which of the following best summarizes the passage
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?(1 point)
Responses
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
Responses
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?(1 point)
Responses
The United States annexed Texas.
The United States annexed Texas.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
Mexico offered to sell California.
Responses
The United States annexed Texas.
The United States annexed Texas.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
Mexico offered to sell California.
The United States annexed Texas.
"I shall never surrender or retreat…I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all [speed]…"
----William B. Travis
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans?
(1 point)
Responses
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
----William B. Travis
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans?
(1 point)
Responses
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
Which of the following was a result of the U.S.-Mexican War?(1 point)
Responses
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
Responses
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
Use the map to answer the question.
What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map?
(1 point)
Responses
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map?
(1 point)
Responses
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
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