Question 1

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-During his long political career, John Quincy Adams was at one time or another

Accepted Answer

John Quincy Adams served as a nationalist, secretary of state, congressman, and president at different points in his political career. He never served as vice president.

Question 2

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-While he was president, John Quincy Adams was roundly criticized for his

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The answer of ​Each of the following multiple choice questions...

Question 3

Texans won their independence as a result of the victory over Mexican armies at the Battle of

Accepted Answer

The Battle of San Jacinto was the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution, where Texan forces led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army under General Santa Anna, leading to the Mexican government recognizing Texas as an independent country. The battles at Goliad and the Alamo were earlier in the conflict and were losses for the Texan forces. The Rio Grande is a river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico, but it was not a site of a significant battle in the Texas Revolution.

Question 4

The Whigs offered all of the following proposals for the remedies of the economic ills facing America in 1837 except

Accepted Answer

The Divorce Bill was not a proposal for economic remedies, but rather a proposal to separate the government from banking and currency, which was introduced by Senator Thomas Hart Benton in 1834. Therefore, it is the only option that does not fit with the economic remedies proposed by the Whigs in 1837.

Question 5

One major reason for the Anglo-Texan rebellion against Mexican rule was that the

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The Anglo-Texans wanted to break away from a government that had grown too authoritarian. This was a major reason for the rebellion as they saw Mexico as oppressive and taking away their rights.

Question 6

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-The Anti-Masonic party

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The Anti-Masonic party was founded in 1828 as an anti-Jackson party and is considered the nation's first third party.

Question 7

William Henry Harrison, the Whig party's presidential candidate in 1840, was

Accepted Answer

Harrison, although born in Virginia, came from a prominent political family and was educated at elite institutions. However, his Whig party portrayed him as a "log cabin and hard cider" candidate to appeal to the common people and create a contrast with the aristocratic Democratic incumbent, Martin Van Buren.

Question 8

Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because

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Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because they believed that Austin and his settlers might be able to "civilize the territory," which was heavily populated by Indians. They hoped that this would help bring stability to the region and prevent further conflict with the Indians.

Question 9

The cement that held the Whig party together in its formative days was

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The Whig party was formed partly as a reaction to Andrew Jackson's strong executive power and his policies that favor the Western regions over the Southern and Eastern regions. The Whigs believed in a strong Congress and limited executive power, which was at the core of their opposition to Jackson.

Question 10

Most of the very early American settlers in Texas, dubbed the "Old Three Hundred," were _____ who came from the _____.

Accepted Answer

The "Old Three Hundred" were primarily made up of Scots-Irish settlers who came from the southern colonies, particularly Louisiana and Mississippi, to settle in Texas in the early 1820s.

Question 11

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-The South Carolina nullifying convention

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The answer of ​Each of the following multiple choice questions...

Question 12

The "Tippecanoe" in the Whigs' 1840 presidential campaign slogan was

Accepted Answer

"Tippecanoe" refers to William Harrison, who had gained fame for his role in the Battle of Tippecanoe during the War of 1812.

Question 13

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-In his veto of the bank recharter bill, President Jackson claimed that the bank was

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Each of the following multiple choice questions...

Question 14

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-The presidential election of 1828 was characterized by

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The presidential election of 1828 was characterized by mudslinging tactics by both parties against the opposing candidate and an unusually high voter turnout.

Question 15

The Panic of 1837 was caused by all of the following except

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Question 16

Texas gained its independence with

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...

Question 17

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-Southerners disliked the Tariff of 1828 because it

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The answer of ​Each of the following multiple choice questions...

Question 18

The Whigs hoped to win the 1836 election by

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Question 19

Both the Democratic party and the Whig party

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Question 20

Presidents Jackson and Van Buren hesitated to extend recognition to and to annex the new Texas Republic because

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Presidents Jackson and Van Buren were hesitant to extend recognition to and annex the new Texas Republic because they were concerned about the expansion of slavery and the opposition it would create among antislavery groups in the United States. This was a major political issue at the time and they feared it could lead to major political division and backlash.

Quiz 13: The Rise of a Mass Democracy, 1824-1840

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -During his long political career, John Quincy Adams was at one time or another

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -While he was president, John Quincy Adams was roundly criticized for his

Texans won their independence as a result of the victory over Mexican armies at the Battle of

The Whigs offered all of the following proposals for the remedies of the economic ills facing America in 1837 except

One major reason for the Anglo-Texan rebellion against Mexican rule was that the

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The Anti-Masonic party

William Henry Harrison, the Whig party's presidential candidate in 1840, was

Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because

The cement that held the Whig party together in its formative days was

Most of the very early American settlers in Texas, dubbed the "Old Three Hundred," were _ who came from the _.

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The South Carolina nullifying convention

The "Tippecanoe" in the Whigs' 1840 presidential campaign slogan was

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -In his veto of the bank recharter bill, President Jackson claimed that the bank was

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The presidential election of 1828 was characterized by

The Panic of 1837 was caused by all of the following except

Texas gained its independence with

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Southerners disliked the Tariff of 1828 because it

The Whigs hoped to win the 1836 election by

Both the Democratic party and the Whig party

Presidents Jackson and Van Buren hesitated to extend recognition to and to annex the new Texas Republic because

Quiz 13: The Rise of a Mass Democracy, 1824-1840

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -During his long political career, John Quincy Adams was at one time or another

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -While he was president, John Quincy Adams was roundly criticized for his

Texans won their independence as a result of the victory over Mexican armies at the Battle of

The Whigs offered all of the following proposals for the remedies of the economic ills facing America in 1837 except

One major reason for the Anglo-Texan rebellion against Mexican rule was that the

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The Anti-Masonic party

William Henry Harrison, the Whig party's presidential candidate in 1840, was

Spanish authorities allowed Moses Austin to settle in Texas because

The cement that held the Whig party together in its formative days was

Most of the very early American settlers in Texas, dubbed the "Old Three Hundred," were _____ who came from the _____.

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The South Carolina nullifying convention

The "Tippecanoe" in the Whigs' 1840 presidential campaign slogan was

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -In his veto of the bank recharter bill, President Jackson claimed that the bank was

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The presidential election of 1828 was characterized by

The Panic of 1837 was caused by all of the following except

Texas gained its independence with

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Southerners disliked the Tariff of 1828 because it

The Whigs hoped to win the 1836 election by

Both the Democratic party and the Whig party

Presidents Jackson and Van Buren hesitated to extend recognition to and to annex the new Texas Republic because

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -During his long political career, John Quincy Adams was at one time or another

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -While he was president, John Quincy Adams was roundly criticized for his

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The Anti-Masonic party

Most of the very early American settlers in Texas, dubbed the "Old Three Hundred," were _ who came from the _.

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The South Carolina nullifying convention

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -In his veto of the bank recharter bill, President Jackson claimed that the bank was

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -The presidential election of 1828 was characterized by

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Southerners disliked the Tariff of 1828 because it