Final Exam Questions Flashcards
Those who favored loose construction and those who supported strict construction most strongly differed on which of the following issues?
the extent of federal power
In what sense was Thomas Jefferson’s election in 1800 a revolution?
It signaled a shift away from Federalist policy and ideology.
President Jefferson and other Americans were angered by the attack on the Chesapeake because
it represented an affront to the nation’s sovereignty
In the early 1800s, American foreign policy was largely defined by
struggles with Britain and France
Which of the following groups was most affected by the Tariff of 1816?
Farmers
What did the Adams-Onís Treaty do?
It expelled American Indians from American territory
The Tariff of Abominations and subsequent nullification crises signified a growing crisis in the United States over
sectional differences
What effect did the Whiskey Rebellion have on the relationship between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
it intensified their conflict and encouraged the development of two parties
The War of 1812 has been called a “second war of independence” because
the war ended with another signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1814
Why was the Battle of New Orleans significant?
Not realizing a peace treaty had been signed, outnumbered Americans fought and won the battle to save New Orleans
In order for the United States to expand westward, with which country would it most likely come into conflict?
Mexico
Based on the area’s geography, into which Spanish territory was the United States most likely to expand first?
Texas
Which of the following compromises offered a solution to the problem posed by Texas?
Acquisition of Oregon Territory
Which population group suffered the most as a result of mining activities and related policies?
American Indians
The work of Henry David Thoreau most supported which aim of the Transcendentalist movement?
to seek truth within the individual and in nature
The Second Great Awakening contributed to increased popular support for which of the following groups?
Social Reforms
What did the Gag Rule demand?
no discussion of slavery take place in Congress
How did industrialization lead to improvements in the status of women?
by providing economic opportunities outside of the home
How did Spanish leaders stimulate New Mexico’s population and economic growth?
By creating alliances with the American Indians
Many of the Mountain Men who created trails through the Rockies saw financial opportunities in
Fur trading
How was the idea of Manifest Destiny used to justify westward expansion?
Many thought the United States had a right to own all of North America.
The Mexican government hoped that if they allowed Americans to settle in Texas, the Americans would
encourage economic growth
How did the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act affect opinions about slavery in the North?
It drove moderate northerners to side with the abolitionists.
How did the American Party differ from the Free-Soil Party?
The American Party focused on immigration rather than slavery.
