Question 1

Match each description with the item below.
-Andrew Jackson

Accepted Answer

A)  was a nationalist chief justice
B)  crafted the Missouri Compromise
C)  convinced the Spanish to sign the Transcontinental Treaty while secretary of state
D)  was president at the end of the War of 1812
E)  was an early feminist and influential at gatherings attended with John Quincy AdamsF) introduced amendment to ban slavery from MissouriG) led the war against the Seminoles in FloridaH) championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 electionI) presided over the "Era of Good Feelings"J) was the Massachusetts senator who favored a protective tariff in 1828 G

Question 2

Why did the elite political class of the United States fear Andrew Jackson? Make an argument regarding whether Jackson was really a man of the people and a champion of the common man, or if he was an ambitious opportunist who saw the common man as his ticket
to power.

Accepted Answer

The elite political class of the United States feared Andrew Jackson for a variety of reasons. Firstly, Jackson was seen as a threat to the established power structure. He was a self-made man from humble beginnings, and his rise to prominence challenged the traditional notion of political leadership being reserved for the wealthy and well-connected. Additionally, Jackson's populist rhetoric and policies, such as his opposition to the national bank and his support for the common man, threatened the interests of the elite class.

In considering whether Jackson was truly a man of the people and a champion of the common man, or if he was an ambitious opportunist, it is important to examine his actions and policies. On one hand, Jackson did advocate for the interests of the common man, particularly through his support for westward expansion and his efforts to dismantle the national bank, which was seen as benefiting the wealthy at the expense of the average citizen. He also portrayed himself as a defender of the common man against the entrenched political and economic interests of the elite.

However, it is also important to recognize that Jackson's motivations were complex. While he did appeal to the common man and champion their interests, he also pursued his own ambitions for power and influence. His aggressive expansionist policies, such as the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, demonstrated a willingness to prioritize his own goals over the well-being of marginalized groups.

Ultimately, it is fair to say that Jackson was a complex figure who both genuinely sought to represent the interests of the common man and also used their support as a means to achieve his own political ambitions. His legacy is one of both populism and opportunism, and his impact on American politics continues to be debated and analyzed.

Question 3

Match each description with the item below.
-James Madison

Accepted Answer

A)  was a nationalist chief justice
B)  crafted the Missouri Compromise
C)  convinced the Spanish to sign the Transcontinental Treaty while secretary of state
D)  was president at the end of the War of 1812
E)  was an early feminist and influential at gatherings attended with John Quincy AdamsF) introduced amendment to ban slavery from MissouriG) led the war against the Seminoles in FloridaH) championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 electionI) presided over the "Era of Good Feelings"J) was the Massachusetts senator who favored a protective tariff in 1828 D

Question 4

Much has been made of the "corrupt bargain." Explain the events in question and discuss the merits of such a deal. Was the corrupt bargain actually a "corrupt" use of power, or was it political allies uniting against a political enemy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What factors led to the decline of the first party system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Of the four candidates in the 1824 election, which of the following is true of Andrew Jackson?

Accepted Answer

A)   John Quincy Adams decisively beat him in the popular vote and electoral college.
B)   He lost the electoral vote but won the popular vote.
C)   He won the popular vote and the most votes in the electoral vote.
D)   He failed to win his home state of Tennessee.
E)   He was the only one to withdraw from the election.

Question 7

Which region opposed the creation of internal improvements the most because residents would not benefit from their use?

Accepted Answer

A)   New England
B)   the South
C)   the West
D)   the coastline
E)   the Great Lakes

Question 8

Match each description with the item below.
-Henry Clay

Accepted Answer

A)  was a nationalist chief justice
B)  crafted the Missouri Compromise
C)  convinced the Spanish to sign the Transcontinental Treaty while secretary of state
D)  was president at the end of the War of 1812
E)  was an early feminist and influential at gatherings attended with John Quincy AdamsF) introduced amendment to ban slavery from MissouriG) led the war against the Seminoles in FloridaH) championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 electionI) presided over the "Era of Good Feelings"J) was the Massachusetts senator who favored a protective tariff in 1828

Question 9

The Monroe Doctrine was part of President Monroe's annual message to Congress and, to this day, has no official standing in international law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The immediate cause of the Panic of 1819 was

Accepted Answer

A)   the flooding of the American market with cheap British goods.
B)   the collapse of the Bank of the United States.
C)   the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819.
D)   the difficulty of obtaining credit.
E)   a sudden collapse of cotton prices.

Question 11

The Tariff of 1816 was intended to

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce the annual federal revenue, thereby benefiting consumers.
B)   protect American industry from cheap English imports.
C)   limit American exports to countries in Asia.
D)   promote economic independence from France.
E)   lower the prices of the African slave trade.

Question 12

Which of the following statements accurately describes James Monroe?

Accepted Answer

A)   He was the first president born after the Revolution and had a highly different background from the founding fathers.
B)   He enthusiastically supported Madison's policies of economic nationalism and quickly made headway advancing them.
C)   He had not had any political experience upon running for president and suffered during his first term as a result.
D)   He had served in the army under Washington during the Revolution and was viewed as sensible and cautious.
E)   He suffered from alcoholism and bouts of depression and was wounded while dueling Jefferson.

Question 13

Which of the following statements accurately describes Andrew Jackson as a politician?

Accepted Answer

A)   He declared himself the champion of the common people.
B)   He faced the most disdain from Irish immigrants.
C)   He openly promised to represent the social and political elite.
D)   He worked hard to revive the Federalist party.
E)   He owed much of his success to the endorsement of Jefferson.

Question 14

The first judicial ruling that declared a federal law to be unconstitutional came from

Accepted Answer

A)   McCulloch v. Maryland.
B)   Gibbons v. Ogden.
C)   Cohens v. Virginia.
D)   Dartmouth College v. Woodward.
E)   Marbury v. Madison.

Question 15

Match each description with the item below.
-James Monroe

Accepted Answer

A)  was a nationalist chief justice
B)  crafted the Missouri Compromise
C)  convinced the Spanish to sign the Transcontinental Treaty while secretary of state
D)  was president at the end of the War of 1812
E)  was an early feminist and influential at gatherings attended with John Quincy AdamsF) introduced amendment to ban slavery from MissouriG) led the war against the Seminoles in FloridaH) championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 electionI) presided over the "Era of Good Feelings"J) was the Massachusetts senator who favored a protective tariff in 1828

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of Andrew Jackson?

Accepted Answer

A)   He treated the destruction of slavery as a personal crusade despite intense resistance from the South.
B)   He oversaw the creation of legislation outlawing dueling, which raised his profile as a presidential candidate.
C)   He rose as a presidential candidate because of his popular contributions as part of Monroe's second-term cabinet.
D)   He was viewed as combative and had no moral reservations about the institution of slavery, as he owned many slaves.
E)   He was the only president to have never been married, which many voters held against him.

Question 17

The program for economic development known as the American System called for

Accepted Answer

A)   a national bank, the building of infrastructure, and protective tariffs for American industry.
B)   cheap imports of manufactured goods from Great Britain to relieve American workers of increased demands.
C)   the movement of more enslaved peoples from Africa to revive the agricultural South after the war.
D)   the importation of cheap cotton from Egypt to supply the mills of New England.
E)   the creation of state banks to make cheap paper currency and make imported goods more easily accessible.

Question 18

Which of the following did the Convention of 1818 cause?

Accepted Answer

A)   It closed off American settlement so that it would end to the east of the Rocky Mountains.
B)   It opened Oregon to joint occupation by the United States and Great Britain.
C)   It enforced the obligations of Pinckney's Treaty of 1795 regarding Indian raids.
D)   It limited the number of warships on the Great Lakes.
E)   It settled several points of contention between the United States and Spain.

Question 19

What issues and ideas exacerbated sectional conflict?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Match each description with the item below.
-John Marshall

Accepted Answer

A)  was a nationalist chief justice
B)  crafted the Missouri Compromise
C)  convinced the Spanish to sign the Transcontinental Treaty while secretary of state
D)  was president at the end of the War of 1812
E)  was an early feminist and influential at gatherings attended with John Quincy AdamsF) introduced amendment to ban slavery from MissouriG) led the war against the Seminoles in FloridaH) championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 electionI) presided over the "Era of Good Feelings"J) was the Massachusetts senator who favored a protective tariff in 1828

Exam 9: Nationalism and Sectionalism

Match each description with the item below. -Andrew Jackson

Why did the elite political class of the United States fear Andrew Jackson? Make an argument regarding whether Jackson was really a man of the people and a champion of the common man, or if he was an ambitious opportunist who saw the common man as his ticket to power.

Match each description with the item below. -James Madison