Chapter 8 US History – Flashcards
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At the Battle of New Orleans,
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British forces were defeated by Andrew Jackson and his troops.
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In the election of 1808, the Federalist party
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made impressive gains in Congress.
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Why was American's obsession with equality hypocritical?
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They denied liberty to African Americans in the institution of slavery.
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How was Jefferson's stance on slavery ironic?
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He wanted the slave trade outlawed, yet he owned slaves.
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What difficulty did Jefferson face in purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
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the constitutionality of his actions
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The Treaty of Ghent
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X.gave the British navigation rights on the Mississippi River.
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In what ways was Jefferson a powerful president?
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He developed close ties with Congress, working closely with legislators to reach many of his political goals.
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As the chief negotiator with France, he engineered the Louisiana Purchase.
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James Monroe
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Why was the 1807 federal slavery law unsatisfying for everyone?
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On the one hand, slave owners felt it threatened their livelihood, but on the other hand, abolitionists felt it did little to end slavery.
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Why were Americans so optimistic under Jeffersonian Republicanism?
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Many Americans believed opportunities were available to them.
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The large increase in the national population reflected in the 1810 census resulted mainly from
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natural biological increase.
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How can Jefferson's first term best be characterized?
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It was a success in that he reduced taxes, maintained peace, and expanded the United States.
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Samuel Chase's impeachment trial
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X. destroyed the authority of the courts.
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The effect of Macon's Bill Number Two was that
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The effect of Macon's Bill Number Two was that
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According to the policy of peaceable coercion,
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economic pressure is used as a diplomatic weapon.
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Upon arriving in the West, many settlers
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All the above
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Why were regional identities formed in the U.S. in the early nineteenth century?
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People wanted to defend their shared economic interests, it was difficult to travel far, and there were distinct regional subcultures.
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These congressmen believed it was imperative that the United States acquire Canada.
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War Hawks
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Why did Thomas Jefferson decide to make the Louisiana Purchase?
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X. Jefferson realized that the U.S. would gain Florida as well.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of President Thomas Jefferson?
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He loved the military and saw it as America's greatest asset.
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How did the Hartford Convention lead to the downfall of the Federalists?
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The Hartford Federalists sent their resolutions to Washington just after the victorious Battle of New Orleans, making them look unpatriotic and selfish.
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How did cities of the early nineteenth century compare to cities today?
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They offered fewer economic opportunities for unskilled workers than today's cities.
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The Lewis and Clark expedition
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traveled up the Missouri River to the Pacific Northwest.
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How did white Americans interact with Native Americans in the early 1800s?
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They used violence and trickery to kill Indians and gain their land.
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How does the Marbury v. Madison case influence legislature today?
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It established precedence for the Supreme Court to judge the constitutionality of congressional acts.
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At the Hartford Convention,
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the principles of the "three-fifths rule" concerning slavery were opposed.
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In what ways was the Lewis and Clark expedition a success?
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It fulfilled Jefferson's scientific expectations and reaffirmed his faith in the future prosperity of the United States.
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According to the 1807 federal law that outlawed the importation of slaves, Africans captured from smugglers were to be
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turned over to state authorities to be disposed of according to local custom.
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How were the Orders in Council and Berlin/Milan Decrees similar?
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They both forbade commerce in Europe but were ineffective "paper blockades."
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As the Napoleonic wars broke out in Europe, the United States
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took advantage of the situation.
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Chief Justice John Marshall believed in judicial review, which is
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the power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches.
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Thomas Jefferson's attitude toward Native Americans showed that he
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X.
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What was the main function of American cities during the Jeffersonian era?
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to serve as depots for international trade
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How was the U.S. Embargo Act of 1807 ineffective?
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It caused economic mayhem in the U.S. and did little to affect France and England.
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In the election of 1804, Thomas Jefferson defeated
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Charles Pinckney.
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How did Jefferson's goals as president differ from typical Republican goals today?
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Jefferson wanted to maintain international peace; Republicans today are more willing to engage in international conflicts.
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On the issue of slavery, Jefferson
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ironically wanted the slave trade outlawed, even though he was a slave owner.
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By 1810, one-fifth of the American population was made up of
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blacks
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How did Madison hope to defeat Great Britain in the war of 1812?
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He hoped to gain control of Canada to show Great Britain that the U.S. was a powerful country worthy of respect.
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How did lies and rumors lead the United States closer to the war of 1812?
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Federalists spread rumors about Canada's involvement in Indian territories; Republicans countered with lies about Britain's trade embargoes.
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American prosperity in the early 1800s was based on
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agriculture and commerce.
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In what ways was the War of 1812 strange?
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X. It was a "paper" war of unenforced embargoes, wild rumors, and great lies.
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His contribution led to the birth of the factory system in the United States.
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X. Eli Whitney
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How can Jefferson's foreign policy best be characterized?
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X.It allowed Madison (the next president) to return to domestic concerns.
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Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa
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X. led an Indian rebellion which was crushed by Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
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How was the war of 1812 both a success and a failure for Americans?
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X.The U.S. gained land in the West, maritime rights, and impressments promises in the peace treaty, but lost many lives and resources in the war.
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The Chesapeake Affair of 1807
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X. influenced the Americans to support the French.
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Why did people move to the West in the 1800s?
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People moved to create opportunities with farms on the rich soil.
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Why did Great Britain engage in the War of 1812?
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X.Why did Great Britain engage in the War of 1812?
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Why did many New Englanders oppose war with Great Britain?
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X.They were tired from fighting the Revolutionary War and wanted a time of sustained peace.
