Early Republic and Age of Jackson - 1788-1840

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Andrew Hamilton was considered a federalist. Which of the following does not represent his view?

Federalists lean toward a loose interpretation of the constitution.

Correct. Andrew Hamilton favored a central bank.

Incorrect. Andrew Hamilton favored a central bank..

Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the precedent of judicial review?

This case addressed the question of whether Madison was required to deliver Adams' court appointments.

Correct. Marbury vs. Madison established the precedent of judicial review.

Incorrect. Marbury vs. Madison established the precedent of judicial review.

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_________________ contributed to economic growth during this era and is characterized by the use of machines to make goods in factories and a concentrated labor force.

This attracted many immigrants (mostly Irish Catholics and Germans) to the cities.

Correct. Industrialization contributed to economic growth.

Incorrect. Industrialization contributed to economic growth.

In the election of 1824 __________________ became president without winning the popular vote or the electoral majority.

Andrew Jackson won the popular vote in 1824.

Correct. John Quincy Adams became president without winning the popular vote.

Incorrect. John Quincy Adams became president without winning the popular vote.

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Which of the following was a domestic challenge that the leaders of the new republic faced?

George Washington was one such leader who was faced with the many challenges of building a nation.

Correct. National security, building a military and setting up a court system were all challenges.

Incorrect. National security, building a military and setting up a court system were all challenges.

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Which was a cause of the War of 1812?

James Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812.

Correct. All of these were causes of the War of 1812.

Correct. All of these were causes of the War of 1812.

Key scientific innovations contributed to growth during the early republic. One such innovation was the _____________.

This key innovation expanded slavery in the South.

Correct. The cotton gin contributed to growth during the early republic.

Incorrect. The cotton gin contributed to growth during the early republic.

After the War of 1812 there was a feeling of nationalism, patriotism, and unity in the U.S. This era was called:

Americans felt euphoric about their victory over Britain.

Correct. This era was called the "Era of Good Feelings".

Incorrect. This era was called the "Era of Good Feelings".

The first political parties in the U.S. formed during this era around different opinions held by Hamilton and ____________.

Federalists and Republicans were the first political parties.

Correct. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's differing viewpoints formed the basis of America's first political parties: Republicans (Jefferson) and Federalists (Hamilton).

Incorrect. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's differing viewpoints formed the basis of America's first political parties: Republicans (Jefferson) and Federalists (Hamilton).

During this era, the U.S. fought wars against Indian tribes. This legislation laid the foundation for the forced removal of Indians from their eastern lands to land west of the Mississippi River.

The Trail of Tears was one such forced march that killed thousands of Cherokee men, women, and children.

Correct. The Indian Removal Act was legislation put in place forcing Indians from land east of the Mississippi.

Correct. The Indian Removal Act was legislation put in place forcing Indians from land east of the Mississippi.

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The Monroe Doctrine, issued by President James Monroe, was important for which of the following reasons?

The Monroe Doctrine was a message to European nations.

Correct. The Monroe Doctrine warned against colonization in the western hemisphere

Incorrect. The Monroe Doctrine warned against colonization in the western hemisphere.

The right to vote, also called ___________, was expanded during the Age of Jackson to all white male adult citizens, not just those who owned land.

Women and non-white males still could not vote.

Correct. The right to vote was called suffrage.

Incorrect. The right to vote was called suffrage.

A widely held belief during this time was that creativity and activity were better than reason and theory, and that people were basically good. This is called_____________.

They also felt that human potential was limitless.

Correct. Transcendentalism was a widely held belief that creativity and activity were better than reason and theory, and that people were basically good.

Incorrect. Transcendentalism was a widely held belief that creativity and activity were better than reason and theory, and that people were basically good.

Which of the following contributed to the economic growth of the United States during the 19th century?

The free enterprise economic system of the U.S. featured minimal government regulation or taxation.

Correct. Transportation and communication improvements contributed to economic growth in the U.S. during the 19th century.

Incorrect. Transportation and communication improvements contributed to economic growth in the U.S. during the 19th century.

A ______ enterprise system protects property rights and features minimal government regulation and taxation.

This was the U.S. economic system during this era.

Correct. The free enterprise system protects property rights and features minimal government regulation and taxation.

Incorrect. The free enterprise system protects property rights and features minimal government regulation and taxation.