Exam 4: American Life in the 17th Century 1607-1692

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "The spirit of improvement is abroad upon the earth.It stimulates the hearts and sharpens the faculties not of our fellow-citizens alone,but of the nations of Europe and of their rulers.While dwelling with pleasing satisfaction upon the superior excellence of our political institutions,let us not be unmindful that liberty is power;that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must in proportion to its numbers be the most powerful nation upon the earth,and that the tenure of power by man is ,in the moral purposes of his Creator,upon condition that is shall be excercised to ends of beneficience,to improve the condition of himself and his fellowmen." John Quincy Adams,1825 -John Quincy Adams' comparison of the United States to other European governments reveals

Which of the following best describes the shift in political power that was in progress at this juncture in history?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "And yet again,in his message of December 7,1847,that "the Mexican Government refused even to hear the terms of adjustment which he [our minister of peace] was authorized to propose,and finally,under wholly unjustifiable pretexts,involved the two countries in war,by invading the territory of the State of Texas,striking the first blow,and shedding the blood of our citizens on our own soil."  And whereas this House is desirous to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot on which the blood of our citizens was so shed was or was not at that time our own soil:" Abraham Lincoln,1848 -In the excerpt,Lincoln was demanding to know

The following questions refer to the image below. North Wind Picture Archives / Alamy -By 1844,most of the workers in the mills

Answer parts a,b,and c. a)Choose ONE of the reforms listed below,and explain the success of the reform during the first half of the 19^th century. -Women's rights -Utopian communities -Abolitionism b)Provide ONE specific example of an event or development to support your argument in part a. c)Provide specific evidence why ONE of the other options is less convincing in showing success of the reform movement.

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "It is thus that our political system,resting on the great principle involved in the recognized diversity of geographical interests in the community,has,in theory,with admiral sagacity,provided the most efficient check against their dangers.Looking to the facts,the Constitution has formed the States into a community only to the extent of their common interests;leaving them distinct and independent communities as to all other interests,and drawing the line of separation with consummate skill,as before stated." John C.Calhoun,1828 -In this excerpt,Calhoun is arguing against

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "It is thus that our political system,resting on the great principle involved in the recognized diversity of geographical interests in the community,has,in theory,with admiral sagacity,provided the most efficient check against their dangers.Looking to the facts,the Constitution has formed the States into a community only to the extent of their common interests;leaving them distinct and independent communities as to all other interests,and drawing the line of separation with consummate skill,as before stated." John C.Calhoun,1828 -Calhoun's comments reveal that

By the 1820s,the Federalist Party of John Adams would be largely replaced by

The following questions refer to the image below. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Image source:Art Resource,NY Thomas Cole,View on the Catskill-Early Autumn,1837 -The combination of American subjects and European methods in this piece of art reveal

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. Commandancy of the Alamo Bejar,Feby.24,1836 To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World Fellow citizens & compatriots I am besieged,by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion,otherwise,the garrison are to be put to the sword,if the fort is taken I have answered the demand with a cannon shot,& our flag still waves proudly from the walls I shall never surrender or retreat.Then,I call on you in the name of Liberty,of patriotism & everything dear to the American character,to come to our aid,with all dispatch The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days.If this call is neglected,I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country VICTORY OR DEATH. William Barret Travis, Lt.Col.comdt. P.S.The Lord is on our side.When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn.We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels and got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves.Travis -Ultimately,American interests in the conflict depicted here would lead to

The following questions refer to the cartoon below. Museum of the city of New York,USA/Bridgeman Images -This image most likely depicts

The following questions refer to the image below. North Wind Picture Archives / Alamy William Clark sketch of Flathead Indians in his diary of the Lewis and Clark expedition,1804-1806 -The immediate impact of the Louisiana Territory was that it

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "No Negro shall leave the place at any time without my permission…No Negro shall be allowed to marry out of the plantation…No rule I have stated is of more importance than that relating to negroes marrying out of the plantation…It creates a feeling of independence,from being,of right,out of the control of the masters for a time.Never allow any man to talk to your Negroes,nothing more injurious." Rules of Highland Plantation,1838 -Which of the following best supports the excerpt?

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "I must confine myself to few examples,but am ready to furnish other and more complete details,if required.If my pictures are displeasing,coarse,and severe,my subjects must be recollected,offer no tranquil,refined,or composing features.The condition of human beings,reduced to the extremest states of degradation and misery,cannot be exhibited in softened language,or adorn a polished page.I proceed,gentlemen,briefly to call your attention to the present state of insane persons,confined within this Commonwealth,in cages,closets,cellars,stalls,pens! Chained,naked,beaten with rods,and lashed into obedience." Dorothea Dix,1843 -The revivals of the Second Great Awakening inspired

The following questions refer to the cartoon below. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington -Harrison's party,the Whigs,would have most strongly opposed the policies of the

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "I must confine myself to few examples,but am ready to furnish other and more complete details,if required.If my pictures are displeasing,coarse,and severe,my subjects must be recollected,offer no tranquil,refined,or composing features.The condition of human beings,reduced to the extremest states of degradation and misery,cannot be exhibited in softened language,or adorn a polished page.I proceed,gentlemen,briefly to call your attention to the present state of insane persons,confined within this Commonwealth,in cages,closets,cellars,stalls,pens! Chained,naked,beaten with rods,and lashed into obedience." Dorothea Dix,1843 -The active role of women in reform movements such as this one in many ways inspired

The following questions refer to the cartoon below. Museum of the city of New York,USA/Bridgeman Images -Similar circumstances to those depicted in the cartoon existed during the presidential administration of

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "And yet again,in his message of December 7,1847,that "the Mexican Government refused even to hear the terms of adjustment which he [our minister of peace] was authorized to propose,and finally,under wholly unjustifiable pretexts,involved the two countries in war,by invading the territory of the State of Texas,striking the first blow,and shedding the blood of our citizens on our own soil."  And whereas this House is desirous to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot on which the blood of our citizens was so shed was or was not at that time our own soil:" Abraham Lincoln,1848 -The spot Lincoln is referring to in the above excerpt was

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "No Negro shall leave the place at any time without my permission…No Negro shall be allowed to marry out of the plantation…No rule I have stated is of more importance than that relating to negroes marrying out of the plantation…It creates a feeling of independence,from being,of right,out of the control of the masters for a time.Never allow any man to talk to your Negroes,nothing more injurious." Rules of Highland Plantation,1838 -Criticisms of the attitudes expressed in the excerpt led to

The following questions refer to the excerpt below. "I must confine myself to few examples,but am ready to furnish other and more complete details,if required.If my pictures are displeasing,coarse,and severe,my subjects must be recollected,offer no tranquil,refined,or composing features.The condition of human beings,reduced to the extremest states of degradation and misery,cannot be exhibited in softened language,or adorn a polished page.I proceed,gentlemen,briefly to call your attention to the present state of insane persons,confined within this Commonwealth,in cages,closets,cellars,stalls,pens! Chained,naked,beaten with rods,and lashed into obedience." Dorothea Dix,1843 -Many reforms of the antebellum period were caused by