Question 1

Jefferson's ending of the international slave trade

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A)  enacted the abolishment of slavery in the North and an organized process of gradual emancipation in the South. 
B)  inspired lawmakers to pass legislation protecting Native Americans and their lands as well. 
C)  was part of his effort to increase the federal budget and, thus, it increased the federal debt. 
D)  was successfully opposed by southerners because they felt African-born slaves were far less likely to revolt. 
E)  failed to stop the illegal importation from Africa of hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans. 
A)  enacted the abolishment of slavery in the North and an organized process of gradual emancipation in the South. 
B)  inspired lawmakers to pass legislation protecting Native Americans and their lands as well. 
C)  was part of his effort to increase the federal budget and, thus, it increased the federal debt. 
D)  was successfully opposed by southerners because they felt African-born slaves were far less likely to revolt. 
E)  failed to stop the illegal importation from Africa of hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans.

Question 2

In May 1806, the British Parliament passed the Orders in Council; these orders

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A)  reaffirmed British sovereignty over the United States. 
B)  blockaded the European coast to prevent shipping from the United States and other nations. 
C)  recognized the right of the United States to trade freely with France. 
D)  blocked American merchants from trading with Canada. 
E)  imposed heavy tariffs on American lumber and steel imported to Great Britain. 
A)  reaffirmed British sovereignty over the United States. 
B)  blockaded the European coast to prevent shipping from the United States and other nations. 
C)  recognized the right of the United States to trade freely with France. 
D)  blocked American merchants from trading with Canada. 
E)  imposed heavy tariffs on American lumber and steel imported to Great Britain.

Question 3

Match each description with the item below.
-Henry Clay

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A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary 
A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary

Question 4

Who said, "We are all Republicans-we are all Federalists"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alexander Hamilton 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  George Washington 
D)  James Madison 
E)  John Adams 
A)  Alexander Hamilton 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  George Washington 
D)  James Madison 
E)  John Adams

Question 5

What were the significant outcomes of the War of 1812 on the United States?

Accepted Answer

The War of 1812 had several significant

Question 6

Led by John Randolph of Roanoke, the Old Republicans became outspoken critics of Jefferson during his second term. Examine their criticisms and their vision for America.

Accepted Answer

The Old Republicans, led by John Randolp

Question 7

Match each description with the item below.
-Robert R. Livingston

Accepted Answer

A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary 
A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary

Question 8

Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition. What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

Accepted Answer

The Lewis and Clark expedition, also kno

Question 9

Which of the following was an effect of the War of 1812?

Accepted Answer

A)  It caused Madison to do away with the national bank, in part due to wavering American patriotism and economic stability after the war. 
B)  It strengthened the message of the Federalists and reaffirmed their attitudes from before the war. 
C)  It led the United States to plan to rely more heavily on militiamen in future wars because the lack thereof had resulted in their hardest losses. 
D)  It made the U.S. economy more dependent on that of other countries, especially with the rise of industrialization. 
E)  It reaffirmed American independence but caused a reversal in attitudes among Republicans and Federalists. 
A)  It caused Madison to do away with the national bank, in part due to wavering American patriotism and economic stability after the war. 
B)  It strengthened the message of the Federalists and reaffirmed their attitudes from before the war. 
C)  It led the United States to plan to rely more heavily on militiamen in future wars because the lack thereof had resulted in their hardest losses. 
D)  It made the U.S. economy more dependent on that of other countries, especially with the rise of industrialization. 
E)  It reaffirmed American independence but caused a reversal in attitudes among Republicans and Federalists.

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes Jefferson's Embargo Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forced a change in British policy. 
B)  It boosted the American economy. 
C)  It had widespread public backing. 
D)  It sought to stop all American exports. 
E)  It ended Jefferson's presidency on a successful note. 
A)  It forced a change in British policy. 
B)  It boosted the American economy. 
C)  It had widespread public backing. 
D)  It sought to stop all American exports. 
E)  It ended Jefferson's presidency on a successful note.

Question 11

Why did the United States go to war with Britain in 1812? Which groups of people supported and opposed the war? Why?

Accepted Answer

The United States went to war with Brita

Question 12

President Jefferson was delighted that the Marbury decision granted the Supreme Court the right of judicial review, a power not mentioned in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Twelfth Amendment was added to the Constitution to avoid the problems associated with the presidential election of 1800. What did the Twelfth Amendment put into law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It outlawed multiple-party candidates. 
B)  It declared that it would be illegal for a president to run for a third term. 
C)  It changed the qualifications for president, including age. 
D)  It required that electors had to use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president. 
E)  It made popular vote the method by which presidents would be chosen. 
A)  It outlawed multiple-party candidates. 
B)  It declared that it would be illegal for a president to run for a third term. 
C)  It changed the qualifications for president, including age. 
D)  It required that electors had to use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president. 
E)  It made popular vote the method by which presidents would be chosen.

Question 15

From 1763 to 1803, the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to map out and explore well beyond the Mississippi. They eventually

Accepted Answer

A)  caused Jefferson's support in the South and West to deteriorate. 
B)  established a settlement in Colorado. 
C)  captured California. 
D)  spread Christianity westward. 
E)  made it to the Pacific Ocean. 
A)  caused Jefferson's support in the South and West to deteriorate. 
B)  established a settlement in Colorado. 
C)  captured California. 
D)  spread Christianity westward. 
E)  made it to the Pacific Ocean.

Question 17

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Gallatin. 
B)  John Jay. 
C)  John Pickering. 
D)  John Marshall. 
E)  John Quincy Adams. 
A)  Albert Gallatin. 
B)  John Jay. 
C)  John Pickering. 
D)  John Marshall. 
E)  John Quincy Adams.

Question 18

Assess the degree to which Jefferson's election as president can accurately be called the "revolution of 1800."

Accepted Answer

Jefferson's election as president in 180

Question 19

Match each description with the item below.
-Andrew Jackson

Accepted Answer

A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary 
A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary

Question 20

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the national debt grew much larger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Early Republic

Jefferson's ending of the international slave trade

In May 1806, the British Parliament passed the Orders in Council; these orders

Match each description with the item below. -Henry Clay

Who said, "We are all Republicans-we are all Federalists"?

What were the significant outcomes of the War of 1812 on the United States?

Led by John Randolph of Roanoke, the Old Republicans became outspoken critics of Jefferson during his second term. Examine their criticisms and their vision for America.

Match each description with the item below. -Robert R. Livingston

Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition. What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

Which of the following was an effect of the War of 1812?

Which of the following statements accurately describes Jefferson's Embargo Act?

Why did the United States go to war with Britain in 1812? Which groups of people supported and opposed the war? Why?

President Jefferson was delighted that the Marbury decision granted the Supreme Court the right of judicial review, a power not mentioned in the Constitution.

Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

The Twelfth Amendment was added to the Constitution to avoid the problems associated with the presidential election of 1800. What did the Twelfth Amendment put into law?

From 1763 to 1803, the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to map out and explore well beyond the Mississippi. They eventually

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was

Assess the degree to which Jefferson's election as president can accurately be called the "revolution of 1800."

Match each description with the item below. -Andrew Jackson

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the national debt grew much larger.

The Collision of Cultures

Englands Colonies

Colonial Ways of Life

From Colonies to States

The American Revolution

Strengthening the New Nation

The Emergence of a Market Economy

Nationalism and Sectionalism

The Jacksonian Era

The South, Slavery, and King Cotton

Religion, Romanticism, and Reform

Western Expansion

The Gathering Storm

The War of the Union

The Era of Reconstruction

Business and Labor in the Industrial Era

The New South and the New West

Political Stalemate and Rural Revolt

Seizing an American Empire

The Progressive Era

America and the Great War

A Clash of Cultures

The Reactionary Twenties

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The Second World War

The Cold War and the Fair Deal

Cold War America

A New Frontier and a Great Society

Rebellion and Reaction

Conservative Revival

Twenty-First-Century America

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