Question 1

What made Monroe's presidency the "Era of Good Feelings," and how did the state of the nation after the War of 1812 create this concept?

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Question 2

In what ways might the foreign policy of this period be called nationalistic?

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Question 3

Which of the following was an 1828 campaign promise of Andrew Jackson?

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Andrew Jackson's campaign promise in 1828 was to restore the government to "the people." This promise appealed to the common people as Jackson portrayed himself as a champion of their interests and opposed the political elite.

Question 4

Following the War of 1812, political positions shifted, with Republicans supporting many former Federalist ideas, like the banks, and Federalists supporting former Republican programs. What events help explain this transition?

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Question 5

Although there was much resistance to the First Bank of the United States, by the end of the War of 1812, there was significant support for chartering a successor bank. What led to former opponents of the national bank becoming supporters of the bank?

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Question 6

Detail the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Discuss the various obstacles that needed to be solved in order to complete the deal. How was the crisis an example of the conflict between national and sectional interests? Did the Compromise solve the problem or merely postpone it?

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Question 7

Match each description with the item below.
-William Crawford

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William Crawford championed state's rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution in the 1824 election, aligning with the description provided.

Question 8

Contrast the expressions of nationalism and sectionalism in the period from 1815 to 1828. Did nationalism or sectionalism seem more dominant during these years?

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Question 9

How was the election of 1824 unique? Be sure to include all of the candidates, details of the campaign itself, the outcome, and the political controversy after the election.

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Question 10

Match each description with the item below.
-Louisa Johnson

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Louisa Johnson, known for her influence and presence at gatherings with her husband John Quincy Adams, fits the description of an early feminist influential in such settings.

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately describes Working Men's parties?

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Working Men's parties were formed in response to the concerns of the working class, specifically the growing inequality of wealth and the need to promote the interests of laborers. They advocated for better working conditions, higher wages, and greater representation for workers in government. They were active during the 19th century but did not have a continuous presence throughout the entire period. Choices B, C, D, and E are inaccurate.

Question 12

Why did the elite political class of the United States fear Andrew Jackson? Make an argument regarding whether Jackson was really a man of the people and a champion of the common man, or if he was an ambitious opportunist who saw the common man as his ticket to power.

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Question 13

Match each description with the item below.
-Henry Clay

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Henry Clay is best known for crafting the Missouri Compromise, which was an effort to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states.

Question 14

What led to the development of the Monroe Doctrine, and how did President Monroe transmit his ideas to the American people?

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Question 15

Match each description with the item below.
-John Q. Adams

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John Q. Adams, as Secretary of State, played a pivotal role in negotiating the Transcontinental Treaty (also known as the Adams-Onís Treaty) with Spain, which ceded Florida to the U.S. and defined the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain.

Question 16

Discuss the causes and results of the Panic of 1819.

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Question 17

Much has been made of the "corrupt bargain." Explain the events in question and discuss the merits of such a deal. Was the corrupt bargain actually a "corrupt" use of power, or was it political allies uniting against a political enemy?

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Question 18

Examine the factors contributing to the rise of Jacksonian democracy.

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Question 19

What factors led to the decline of the first party system?

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Question 20

In what ways did the Supreme Court act as a force for nationalism in this period?

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Quiz 9: Nationalism and Sectionalism