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War of 1812
#1

What was impressment of American sailors?

British Navy forced US sailors to fight for the British.
#2

What did War Hawks want?

To go to war against the British and start the War of 1812.
#3

One effect of the War of 1812 was Nationalism. What is Nationalism?

Pride or love of your country.
#4

Another effect of the War of 1812 was Manifest Destiny? What does it mean?

The belief that the country's destiny (goal) was to expand and grow until it reached the Pacific Ocean. 
#5

Which of the following was NOT a result of the War of 1812?

  1. It added to the growing regional differences.
  2. It weakened the Native Americans, clearing the way for expansion.
  3. It encouraged the growth of manufacturing.
  4. It gave the Americans more land.

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Era of Good Feelings was Great :)
#1

Who was the president duting the Era of Good Feelings?

James Monroe
#2

What does single party rule mean?

There is one political party so there is no fighting between different parties.
#3
Which document was issued primarily to prevent European nations from future colonization in Latin America?
  1. Jay Treaty (1795)
  2. Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)
  3. Embargo Act (1807)
  4. Monroe Doctrine (1823)

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#4

True or False in the McCulloch v. Maryland case the Supreme Court decided that when state and federal laws are in conflict the state laws are supreme (more powerful).

False. The federal laws are supreme.
#5

In Gibbons v. Ogden the Supreme Court decided that the national government has control over what kind of commerce/trade?

Interstate Commerce
Era of Good Feelings was Bad :(
#1

What does Sectionalism mean?

Dividing up the US by its sections (North, South and West)
#2

What was the "Corrupt Bargain/Deal"

Congress chose John Quincy Adams as the president and Jackson lost the presidency.
#3

How did the Missouri Compromise lead to more Sectionalism in the country?

It divided the country into 3 parts (North, South and West) based on whether they allowed slavery.
#4

Why did the Southern states not agree with the tariffs (taxes) on foreign goods?

The tariffs helped the northern states which had more factories that produced goods. This added to feelings of sectionalism.
#5
From 1820 to 1865, the debates over nullification, protective tariffs, and the spread of slavery into the new territories concerned the constitutional issue of the
  1. balance of power between the federal and state governments
  2. balance between the rights of individuals and the need to maintain order
  3. protection of the rights of ethnic and racial groups
  4. separation of power between the executive and legislative branches

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How was Jackson Un-Democratic?
#1

What was Jackson's system called that gave his loyal supporters government jobs?

The spoils system.
#2

 What was the Trail of Tears?

Native Americans were forced off their land and had to walk from Georgia to Oklahoma.
#3

In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because

1. white settlers desired the land on which Native American Indians lived
2. Native American Indians were attacking southern cities
3. he wanted to punish Native American Indians for their political opposition
4. he sought complete control of Texas by the United States

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#4

“Jackson Replaces Many Government Workers With His Supporters”
“Jackson Vetoes Bank Recharter Bill for Political Reasons”
“Jackson Refuses to Enforce Worcester v. Georgia Decision”

 

Which conclusion about President Andrew Jackson is most consistent with these headlines?

  1. He allowed Congress to decide controversial issues.
  2. He expanded presidential powers.
  3. He demonstrated weakness in dealing with domestic issues.
  4. He relied on the Supreme Court to settle disputes.

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#5

What does this cartoon mean?

Jackson was acting more like a king than a president.
Misc
#1

During the Jacksonian Era, elections became more democratic when

1. the poll tax was abolished
2. states removed property qualifications for voting
3. a women's rights amendment was ratified
4. 18-year-old citizens were allowed to vote

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#2

During the 1840s, supporters of Manifest Destiny favored

1. closing the frontier to settlement
2. ending the American System
3. acquiring Texas and California
4. ceding the Oregon territory to Russia

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#3

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850 were attempts by the federal government to

  1. limit immigration from Europe
  2. reduce the conflict over slavery
  3. settle border disputes with Mexico
  4. control the migration of settlers to new western territories

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#4

Many of the decisions made by the Supreme Court while John Marshall was Chief Justice led directly to

  1. a reduction of federal influence in economic affairs
  2. an increase in the power of the federal government over the states
  3. a greater role for Congress in foreign policy
  4. a limitation on slavery in the states

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#5

The climate and topography of the southeastern United States had a major impact on the history of the United States before 1860 because the region

  1. became the center of commerce and manufacturing
  2. developed as the largest domestic source of steel production
  3. was the area in which most immigrants chose to settle
  4. provided agricultural products that were processed in the North and in Europe

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