3.11 Nationalism: Foreign Affairs Flashcards

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Which of the following is an example of how nationalism influenced the United States after the War of 1812?

Beginning the building of the National Road

Passing the Northwest Ordinance

Signing the Treaty of Fort Jackson

Imposing tariffs on foreign goods

A

Imposing tariffs on foreign goods

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Why was the period during James Monroe’s presidency called the Era of Good Feelings?

The economy was so strong that everyone was happy.

Partisan politics took a back seat to national needs.

New England merchants began importing luxury goods into the United States.

James Monroe won the presidency without opposition.

A

Partisan politics took a back seat to national needs.

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Which best describes why James Monroe was called “the last of the Revolutionary War generation?”

He had invented new agricultural processes that were truly revolutionary.

He solved problems with revolutionary new ideas.

He was the last president to have fought in the Revolutionary War.

During the Revolutionary War, Monroe had supplied the troops with his crops.

A

He was the last president to have fought in the Revolutionary War.

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Economic opportunities after the War of 1812 included which of the following?

Increased cotton production and sales

Growth of the textile industry

Development and growth of the real estate market

All of the above

A

All of the above

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Westward expansion that resulted in the destruction and removal of Native American tribes was one political and moral issue that arose after 1815.

Which of the following was also a political and moral issue that arose after 1815?

The opportunity for profit from cotton production increased the demand for enslaved laborers.

The growth of textile mills led to favoritism for rich southern farmers.

New states could not be admitted without agreeing to allow slaves to be used for farming.

A

The opportunity for profit from cotton production increased the demand for enslaved laborers.

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What banned slavery in the northern portion of the Louisiana Purchase?

the Northwest Ordinance

the Judiciary Act of 1789

the Adams-Onis Treaty

the Missouri Compromise

A

the Missouri Compromise

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Which leader did not promote the new nationalism of the “American System”?

Henry Clay

George Washington

John C. Calhoun

Daniel Webster

A

George Washington

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What is the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the law?

The Supreme Court serves as a resource to the state court system.

The Supreme Court names federal judges certified to interpret the law.

The Supreme Court oversees the work of the legislative and executive branches.

The Supreme Court determines whether laws are constitutional or unconstitutional.

A

The Supreme Court determines whether laws are constitutional or unconstitutional.

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After John Marshall served as secretary of state under President John Adams, what other duty did he perform for 35 years?

Secretary of defense

Senator from Virginia

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Head of the Library of Congress

A

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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What Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison

Dempsey v. Tunney

Gibbons v. Ogden

McCulloch v. Maryland

A

Marbury v. Madison

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According to a Supreme Court decision in 1824, who has the responsibility to regulate interstate commerce?

the states involved

the federal government

It depends on how many states are involved.

It depends on whether the commerce involves navigation.

A

the federal government

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During the early 1800s, Native American tribes experienced which of the following?

They lost land as the nation expanded westward.

They challenged the authority of the United States government over them.

They suffered at the hands of Andrew Jackson.

All of the above

A

All of the above

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What was the message of the Monroe Doctrine?

Europeans were not to interfere in the Americas.

The United States would assist with European colonization efforts.

The United States was prepared to intervene in France and England as needed.

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Europeans were not to interfere in the Americas.

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