Had Jefferson’s original “Government for the Western Territory” plan been followed, __________. A) land would have been given away to settlers B) Virginia would have controlled a vast colony in the west C) slavery would have been made legal in the west D) Indians would have been made citizens and retained their lands ANSWER […]
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: turning points in the war; entry of France; international support
As a consequence of Hamilton’s economic program, __________. A) the United States teetered on the brink of economic disaster B) foreign investment in government securities dramatically declined C) the health of the United States’ economy improved significantly D) America emerged at the forefront of the New Mercantilism ANSWER Answer: C
The main concession the Federalists made to the Anti-Federalists in the ratification debates was a promise to __________. A) add a Bill of Rights B) change the procedures of the electoral college C) ensure Washington’s election as president D) hold another convention immediately to consider amendments ANSWER Answer: A
Which of these men was imprisoned for publishing libelous statements about President John Adams? A) Thomas Jefferson B) Matthew Lyon C) Daniel Shays D) Patrick Henry ANSWER Answer: B
One of the concessions made to Louisiana when acquired by the United States was the continuation of the __________. A) slave trade B) New Orleans port tariff C) Spanish right of deposit in New Orleans D) use of French civil law ANSWER Answer: D
The cultures transplanted to the West in the period of migration after the War of 1812 __________. A) held little in common with seaboard communities B) contained a mixture of southern and New England culture that crossed regional distinctions C) quickly incorporated Indian traditions into everyday life activities D) closely resembled the regional cultures from […]
Why was the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 an important historical turning point? A) It was the first election in which all adult white males could vote. B) Jefferson was the first president from Virginia. C) One party voluntarily gave up power to its political rival. D) It was the first election conducted under […]
By 1860, America’s largest single export was __________. A) tobacco B) cotton C) slaves D) rice ANSWER Answer: B
The largest group of slave owners was comprised of __________. A) small yeoman farmers B) urban industrialists C) poor white tenant farmers D) rich plantation owners ANSWER Answer: A
