Sophia US History
Milestone 3 (1)
Which of the following statements about the divided political climate during the administrations
of George Washington
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Partisan newspapers incited criticism of, and dissatisfaction with, the administrations.
CONCEPT
Partisan Politics
2
Which of the following led in part to the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors by British vessels in the Atlantic
CONCEPT
The War of 1812
3
Which of the following statements reflects planter paternalism?
"Compared to the working poor in Europe, American slaves live and work in superior
conditions."CONCEPT
The Southern Economy
4
Which of the following would Jefferson have viewed as a positive effect of westward expansion
in the early 19th century?
New states could be formed and admitted to the union as equals with the originals.
CONCEPT
Looking West
5
Which of the following circumstances led in part to the drafting of a new Constitution to replace
the Articles of Confederation?
High inflation wreaked havoc on the national economy.
CONCEPT
Drafting the Constitution
6
Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th century?Free-labor ideology influenced individuals to believe that they could improve their social class
with hard work, education and discipline.
CONCEPT
The Northern Economy
7
For what purpose was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To satisfy a commitment made to Anti-Federalists during ratification to clarify the unalienable
rights that all Americans possess
CONCEPT
Federalists in Power
8
What problems might a government founded today under the Articles of Confederation have?
The national government cannot enforce treaties with foreign powers.
CONCEPTCreating a Republic
9
Which of the following practices led in part to the creation of Jay's Treaty between the United
States and Great Britain in 1794?
Britain had captured hundreds of American ships trading with the French.
CONCEPT
Looking East
10
Which of the following statements might have been said by an Anti-Federalist?
"A strong central government will concentrate too much power in the hands of an elite few."
CONCEPT
Visions of Government
11
Which of the following statements about the rise of democracy is true?
Free blacks could vote in many states after the American Revolution, but that right was mostly
lost by the 1820s.CONCEPT
The Promise and Limits of Democracy
12
Which of the following statements would most likely have been spoken by a member of the new
Whig party?
"An abuse of executive powers will lead to a tyrannical government and will not bring about
economic growth. "
CONCEPT
The Bank War and the Rise of the Second Party System
13
Why was the sectional crisis important?
It showed that, despite the existence of a one-party system, there was still significant political
division.
CONCEPT
The Sectional Crisis and the ʺCorrupt Bargainʺ of 1824
14
Which of the following quotations best represents the cultural attitudes associated with the
Second Great Awakening?"It is time to reject traditional ties to Great Britain’s institutions and create our own
denominations."
CONCEPT
Think About It: How Was American Culture Changing?
15
Which of the following statements about the putting-out system is true?
The putting-out system allowed merchants to rely on unskilled labor, which cut production costs.
CONCEPT
Market Revolution and Economic Changes
16
Which of the following statements about the 1828 Tariff is true?
It was a higher-than-normal federal tax on imports, which was generally viewed favorably by the
northern states.
CONCEPT
The Election of 1828 and the Rise of Andrew Jackson
17
Which of the following was an effect of the Indian Removal Act?Thousands of Cherokee died on the Trail of Tears.
CONCEPT
Think About It: What Were the Consequences of Indian Removal? [Show Less]