On October 20, 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty by a vote of twenty-four to seven. The agreement, which provided for the purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents per acre, doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi. Question Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States? (1 point) Responses Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt. Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt. Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States. Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States. Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West. Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West. Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Use the excerpt to answer the question. "The subject to be regulated is commerce, and . . . it becomes necessary to settle the meaning of the word. The counsel for the appellee [party appealing to a higher court] would limit it to traffic, to buying and selling, or the interchange of commodities, and do not admit that it comprehends [includes] navigation. . . . All America understands, and has uniformly understood, the word "commerce" to comprehend navigation. It was so understood, and must have been so understood, when the Constitution was framed. . . . The word ‘among’ means intermingled with. A thing which is among others is intermingled with them. Commerce among the States cannot stop at the external boundary line of each State, but may be introduced into the interior.” —Chief Justice John Marshall, opinion of the court, Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) Question Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt from John Marshall’s opinion? (1 point) Responses The definition of commerce is differently interpreted by each state. The definition of commerce is differently interpreted by each state. The most important area involving commerce is in securing the national economy. The most important area involving commerce is in securing the national economy. The buying and selling of goods across state borders ought to fall under stricter laws. The buying and selling of goods across state borders ought to fall under stricter laws. The transportation and navigation of goods is part of the constitutional definition of commerce.
The transportation and navigation of goods is part of the constitutional definition of commerce.
Of the following choices, which ones influenced the emergence of opposing political parties? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government mounting pressure from Britain to further establish government increase in the distribution of newspapers increase in the distribution of newspapers differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have looming threat of war with France
increase in the distribution of newspapers and differences in opinion on how much power federal government should have.
What was the purpose of Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation? (1 point) Responses He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain. He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain. He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports. He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports. He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war. He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war. He wanted to remain neutral as his newly elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.
Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain? (1 point) Responses Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military. Members of Congress did not believe the American military could compete with the British military. The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate. The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate. Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping. Southern representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping. Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true. Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true.
Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege of their corps [group of people]. . . . and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control. —Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820 Question This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson’s greatest concern? (1 point) Responses He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority. He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authority. He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected. He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected. He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties. He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties. He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court.
