The election of 1816 was the last time:
a. the electoral college was used to elect a president.
b. the Federalists ran a candidate.
c. the...
The force in Jackson's Force Bill was using military power to:
The force in Jackson's Force Bill was using military power to:
a. enforce the Specie Circular.
b. protect pro-slavery settlers in the West.
c....
The Cherokee "Trail of Tears" led from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia to:
The Cherokee "Trail of Tears" led from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia to:
a. Oklahoma.
b. Kansas.
c. Texas.
d. Florida.
Answer: a....
The three elements of Henry Clay's American System were:
The three elements of Henry Clay's American System were:
a. Indian Removal, national bank, income tax.
b. neutrality, limited construction,...
The diplomatic successes of the Monroe administration were largely due to the efforts of:
The diplomatic successes of the Monroe administration were largely due to the efforts of:
a. John Quincy Adams.
b. Henry Clay.
c. James Madison.
d....
The United States entered the War of 1812 deeply divided along sectional lines. The sections that were most pro-war were the:
The United States entered the War of 1812 deeply divided along sectional lines. The sections that were most pro-war were the:
a. Middle States...
The Embargo Act was a response to the:
The Embargo Act was a response to the:
a. Battle of Tippecanoe Creek.
b. Leopard-Chesapeake incident.
c. Supreme Court decision in Marbury v....
The "Era of Good Feelings" refers to:
The "Era of Good Feelings" refers to:
a. Monroe's presidency.
b. Madison's presidency.
c. Jefferson's presidency.
d. the years preceding the...
In the long run, the biggest losers as a result of the War of 1812 were:
In the long run, the biggest losers as a result of the War of 1812 were:
a. the British.
b. the French.
c. Western Indians.
d. American slave owners....
The Nullification Crisis was particularly destabilizing for national politics because:
The Nullification Crisis was particularly destabilizing for national politics because:
a. the president and vice president were in open disagreement...
John C. Calhoun's Exposition and Protest was most closely related to what event?
John C. Calhoun's Exposition and Protest was most closely related to what event?
a. the election of 1828
b. the election of 1832
c. the Nullification...
The Adams-Onis Treaty gave the U.S. possession of:
The Adams-Onis Treaty gave the U.S. possession of:
a. Oregon.
b. Alta California.
c. Maine.
d. Florida.
Answer: d. Florid...
An opponent of the Second Bank of the United States during the Bank War would most likely have argued that:
An opponent of the Second Bank of the United States during the Bank War would most likely have argued that:
a. the bank lacked the power to stabilize...
The Rush-Bagot Treaty and Conventions of 1818 and 1824 settled issues between the U.S. and:
The Rush-Bagot Treaty and Conventions of 1818 and 1824 settled issues between the U.S. and:
a. France.
b. Spain.
c. Britain.
d. Russia.
Answer: c....
The Whigs were most closely identified with the:
The Whigs were most closely identified with the:
a. Jeffersonian tradition.
b. Federalists.
c. South.
d. Anti-federalists.
Answer: b....
Which of the following was a consequence of the others?
Which of the following was a consequence of the others?
a. bank recharter veto
b. Panic of 1833
c. Jackson's reelection in 1832
d. Specie Circular...
The period between 1800 and 1850 in the United States was characterized by:
The period between 1800 and 1850 in the United States was characterized by:
a. slow population growth.
b. a dramatic expansion of the population...
The election of 1824 was decided by the:
The election of 1824 was decided by the:
a. popular vote.
b. electoral vote.
c. House of Representatives.
d. Supreme Court.
Answer: c....
Which of the following was NOT one of the major issues leading to Missouri Compromise?
Which of the following was NOT one of the major issues leading to Missouri Compromise?
a. the extension of slavery into new territory
b. sectional...
If you were a War Hawk in the 1810, you would most likely be a/an:
If you were a War Hawk in the 1810, you would most likely be a/an:
a. Republican from the South and West.
b. Federalist.
c. New England merchant.
d....
At the Hartford Convention, representatives from five New England states:
At the Hartford Convention, representatives from five New England states:
a. insisted states could nullify unconstitutional federal actions.
b....
In his lecture, "The American Scholar," this intellectual urged Americans to write about the details of their own culture.
In his lecture, "The American Scholar," this intellectual urged Americans to write about the details of their own culture.
a. Benjamin Franklin
b....
In the elections of 1824 and 1828, John Quincy Adams won most of his electoral votes in:
In the elections of 1824 and 1828, John Quincy Adams won most of his electoral votes in:
a. New England.
b. the Lower South.
c. the Middle States.
d....
Jackson's view of the presidency was that:
Jackson's view of the presidency was that:
a. it symbolized the popular will.
b. he answered to no one.
c. it was like a monarchy.
d. he served...
In the "corrupt bargain" of 1824, what office was Henry Clay's reward?
In the "corrupt bargain" of 1824, what office was Henry Clay's reward?
a. vice president
b. secretary of state
c. attorney general
d. president...
Many of Jackson's governmental policies could be interpreted as an effort to undermine what potential rival?
Many of Jackson's governmental policies could be interpreted as an effort to undermine what potential rival?
a. Henry Clay
b. Daniel Webster
c....
The main issue of the election of 1832 was:
The main issue of the election of 1832 was:
a. repeal of the Tariff of 1832.
b. Jackson's veto of the Bank recharter bill.
c. Indian removal...
As a result of the Missouri Compromise, slavery was banned:
As a result of the Missouri Compromise, slavery was banned:
a. in all remaining American territories.
b. in lands north of the southern boundary...
Jackson's presidential style might best be described as:
Jackson's presidential style might best be described as:
a. confrontational and controversial.
b. consensus building.
c. low key and aversive...
Of the settlements of the other European powers in 1800, the one most crucial to American trade was:
Of the settlements of the other European powers in 1800, the one most crucial to American trade was:
a. Sitka.
b. New Orleans.
c. Los Angeles.
d....
Which of the following is NOT true of American men who fought in the Revolution?
Which of the following is NOT true of American men who fought in the Revolution?
a. More soldiers died of disease than of battle wounds.
b....
Which of the following events took place first?
Which of the following events took place first?
a. First Continental Congress
b. Stamp Act Congress
c. Albany Conference
d. signing of the Declaration...
Which of the following best describes the Continental Army encamped at Valley Forge?
Which of the following best describes the Continental Army encamped at Valley Forge?
a. Many were drawn from the ranks of the poor and disadvantaged.
b....
What young Virginia militia officer might be considered to have started the French and Indian War in 1754?
What young Virginia militia officer might be considered to have started the French and Indian War in 1754?
a. Patrick Henry
b. Thomas Jefferson
c....
Washington's response to the Continental Army officers' meeting at Newburgh:
Washington's response to the Continental Army officers' meeting at Newburgh:
a. established the principle of separation of church and state.
b....
The text argues that this incident in 1773 seemed to be the "smoking gun" of conspiracy theory.
The text argues that this incident in 1773 seemed to be the "smoking gun" of conspiracy theory.
a. Hutchinson's letters to the ministry in...
The primary purpose of the Sugar Act was to:
The primary purpose of the Sugar Act was to:
a. raise revenue to defray the expenses from the Seven Years' War.
b. assert economic control.
c....
The frontier war between the British and the French began in this area in 1754, a primary focus of British and French conflict in North America.
The frontier war between the British and the French began in this area in 1754, a primary focus of British and French conflict in North America.
a....
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