What was Alexander Hamilton’s main reason for insisting that all the nation’s debts must be paid in full?
(1 point)
Responses
so the country could borrow in the future
so the country could borrow in the future
so the country would be seen as a world leader
so the country would be seen as a world leader
because many citizens needed the money
because many citizens needed the money
because the nation had a moral obligation to do so
because the nation had a moral obligation to do so
What was Hamilton's main purpose in proposing a protective tariff?
(1 point)
Responses
to support American businesses
to support American businesses
to raise money for the government
to raise money for the government
to make the North stronger than the South
to make the North stronger than the South
to provide funds for the Bank of the United States
to support American businesses
Why might the Democratic Republican Party have rejected the Federalists’ plan to develop a national bank?
(1 point)
Responses
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would benefit manufacturers at the expense of small farmers.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would benefit manufacturers at the expense of small farmers.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would weaken the federal government.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would weaken the federal government.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would help finance wars.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would help finance wars.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would be bad for cities and manufacturing.
The Democratic Republicans believed that the bank would benefit manufacturers at the expense of small farmers.
After the XYZ Affair, what did President Adams do instead of declaring war?
(1 point)
Responses
He increased the size of the army.
He increased the size of the army.
He halted all trade with Europe.
He halted all trade with Europe.
He increased the size of the American navy.
He increased the size of the American navy.
He did not allow European ships in American ports.
He increased the size of the American navy.
The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the
(1 point)
Responses
decline of the Federalist Party’s control of Congress and the presidency.
decline of the Federalist Party’s control of Congress and the presidency.
demand for and eventual ratification of the 12th Amendment.
demand for and eventual ratification of the 12th Amendment.
claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
claim that states had the right to determine the constitutionality of a law.
increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.
increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.
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I apologize for the mistake. The correct answer is: The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the decline of the Federalist Party's control of Congress and the presidency.
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I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer is: The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts led directly to the increase in voters who would vote for the Democratic Republicans.
A concept web shows Jefferson’s first actions as president. They included the following: reduced the size of the United States Army; cut spending; sent vessels to fight Barbary pirates; eliminated the whiskey tax; and purchased Louisiana Territory.
Question
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Which of these first actions taken by Jefferson does not reflect his belief in the need to reduce the power of the government?
(1 point)
Responses
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
the elimination of the whiskey tax
the elimination of the whiskey tax
the cutting of spending
the cutting of spending
the reduction in size of the U.S. Army
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory does not reflect his belief in the need to reduce the power of the government.
A map shows U.S. land in North America in 1803, after the addition of the Louisiana Purchase. It includes the various states and the large Louisiana Territory.The map shows North America in 1803, highlighting the previous American territory, which stretched from the Atlantic Ocean westward to the Mississippi River, and the territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase, which stretched from the Mississippi River westward to the edges of Oregon Country in the Northwest, British North America in the North, and Spanish Territory in the Southwest. Disputed areas included the northern tip of present-day Maine and a small area of land in the northwestern tip of the previous American territory.
Question
Use the image to answer the question.
Based on the map, which was a primary benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?
(1 point)
Responses
It doubled the amount of land in the United States.
It doubled the amount of land in the United States.
It provided a buffer between the United States and British North America.
It provided a buffer between the United States and British North America.
It doubled the number of American ports in the Gulf of Mexico.
It doubled the number of American ports in the Gulf of Mexico.
It provided easier access to the Great Lakes.
The primary benefit of the Louisiana Purchase was that it doubled the amount of land in the United States.
What were some unexpected results of Jefferson’s Embargo Act? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
It had no effect on France.
It had no effect on France.
It hurt the American economy.
It hurt the American economy.
It had no effect on Britain.
It had no effect on Britain.
It resulted in war.
It resulted in war.
It further divided political parties.
It further divided political parties.
The unexpected results of Jefferson's Embargo Act were:
- It hurt the American economy.
- It further divided political parties.
What prevented Tecumseh from uniting Native Americans east of the Mississippi River in his fight against the expansion of white settlement?
(1 point)
Responses
Tecumseh's lack of funds to support his military goals
Tecumseh's lack of funds to support his military goals
the dependence on white manufactured goods and customs by those eastern Native American groups
the dependence on white manufactured goods and customs by those eastern Native American groups
the existing rivalries among the different Native American nations in the region
the existing rivalries among the different Native American nations in the region
Tecumseh's disregard for the alliances between white settlers and those Native American groups
the existing rivalries among the different Native American nations in the region
Which of the following is a reason for the start of the War of 1812?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress placed an embargo on U.S. shipping.
Congress placed an embargo on U.S. shipping.
The XYZ Affair caused tensions with Britain.
The XYZ Affair caused tensions with Britain.
The U.S. was in dispute with Great Britain over the Northwest Territories.
The U.S. was in dispute with Great Britain over the Northwest Territories.
Great Britain wanted to regain the American colonies.
The U.S. was in dispute with Great Britain over the Northwest Territories.
Question
What was the main benefit to the United States of the War of 1812?
(1 point)
Responses
recognition of American rights to neutrality
recognition of American rights to neutrality
settling a border between the U.S. and Canada
settling a border between the U.S. and Canada
an end to British impressment of American sailors
an end to British impressment of American sailors
a new sense of pride among Americans in their country
The main benefit to the United States of the War of 1812 was a new sense of pride among Americans in their country.
What led to sectionalism in the United States in the early 1800s?
(1 point)
Responses
the increase in conflicts between the political parties
the increase in conflicts between the political parties
the different economic interests of the regions
the different economic interests of the regions
the rise in conflicts over who can determine the constitutionality of laws
the rise in conflicts over who can determine the constitutionality of laws
the mounting tensions over enslaving African Americans
the different economic interests of the regions
What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
(1 point)
Responses
It increased American trade with Latin American countries.
It increased American trade with Latin American countries.
It solved the problem of piracy in the Caribbean.
It solved the problem of piracy in the Caribbean.
It provided military aid to Spain to fight the British.
It provided military aid to Spain to fight the British.
It opposed European involvement in the Americas.
The significance of the Monroe Doctrine was that it opposed European involvement in the Americas.
During Monroe’s presidency and under Chief Justice John Marshall, what were some significant ways that the U.S. Supreme Court impacted the nation?
(1 point)
Responses
The Court limited the power of the federal government by requiring states to approve any new treaties.
The Court limited the power of the federal government by requiring states to approve any new treaties. - no response given
The Court expanded the power of the House and Senate.
The Court expanded the power of the House and Senate. - no response given
The Court expanded the power of the federal government by making it easier for the government to regulate trade.
The Court expanded the power of the federal government by making it easier for the government to regulate trade. - no response given
The Court limited the power of the president by outlawing the ability to veto a bill.
The Court limited the power of the president by outlawing the ability to veto a bill. - incorrect