Deck 9: Nationalism and Sectionalism, 1815-1828

Question 1

The Second Bank of the United States was chartered in 1826.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The Monroe Doctrine was part of President Monroe's annual message to Congress.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The United States experienced a period of economic prosperity in the years after the War of 1812.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Monroe Doctrine had no standing in international law.

Question 5

The Bank of the United States quickly ended the panic of 1819 by making credit more easily available.

Question 6

The "Era of Good Feelings" was marked by peace and prosperity.

Question 7

According to your textbook,by the end of the War of 1812 the United States had developed three distinct regions.

A)North,South,and East
B)East,West,and North
C)North,West,and Slave
D)North,East,and Slave
E)North,South,and West

Question 8

When your textbook refers to early 19th century American nationalism,it means

A)a political outlook taking into account all the major nations of the time.
B)an intense focus on the nation of the United States to the exclusion of all others.
C)the attempt by politicians to weigh the interests of the country as a whole when acting.
D)an overwhelming sense of American patriotism.
E)the belief that America was superior to all other nations.

Question 9

The Missouri Compromise was almost undone when Missouri put into its constitution a provision excluding free blacks and mulattoes.

Question 10

As a territory,Missouri had not allowed slavery.

Question 11

The National Road was a good example of an internal improvement because it was financed by the federal government.

Question 12

Established in 1816,the Second Bank of the United States (B.U.S. )was located in

A)New York City.
B)Hartford.
C)Philadelphia.
D)Washington,D.C.
E)Boston.

Question 13

Which of the following statements most accurately describes James Madison's second term as president?

A)Madison remained an enemy of a national bank but saw the wisdom of a larger military.
B)Madison embraced tariffs but feared economic nationalism in general.
C)After the War of 1812,Madison drastically cut America's army and navy.
D)Madison's political views remained unchanged during his years in office.
E)Madison drifted away from Jefferson's ideas and adopted some principles of the Federalists.

Question 14

Four presidential candidates received electoral votes in 1824.

Question 15

John Quincy Adams displayed superb political skills during his term as president.

Question 16

The election of 1828 saw many personal insults levied against the candidates.

Question 17

Langdon Cheves was president of the Second Bank of the United States.

Question 18

James Monroe was the first president from New York.

Question 19

Support for the Tariff of 1816 came primarily from the South.

Question 20

The term sectionalist,in the years after the War of 1812,can be defined as

A)a member of a region focused exclusively on that region's political needs and issues.
B)an individual who wants a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
C)an individual who wants a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
D)a person who supports the institution of slavery.
E)a person who opposes the institution of slavery.

Question 21

Congress's passage of the Tariff of 1816

A)heavily taxed exported goods to aid Southern planters.
B)lightly taxed domestic goods and benefited those in the Northeast.
C)heavily taxed all imported goods and hindered the North.
D)heavily taxed many imported goods and benefited the Northeast.
E)lightly taxed some imported goods and benefited southerners.

Question 22

In the first half of the 19th century,economic nationalism was characterized by

A)support for a national bank,income taxes,and road building.
B)support for a national bank,protective tariffs,and internal improvements.
C)support for a national bank,lower taxes,and canals.
D)support for a national bank,reduced federal power,and protective tariffs.
E)support for income taxes,canals,roads,and bridges.

Question 23

The most important element for the American System to work was

A)a belief in states' rights.
B)the maintenance of national unity.
C)a weak national bank.
D)the support of immigrants.
E)the support of the Supreme Court.

Question 24

In the years following the War of 1812,sectionalism in the United States

A)increased.
B)decreased.
C)stayed the same.
D)was never commented on.
E)was a key issue in foreign policy.

Question 25

According to Thomas Jefferson,_____________ was "like a firebell in the night."

A)sectionalism
B)economic nationalism
C)judicial nationalism
D)slavery
E)foreign immigration

Question 26

When it was introduced,the American System was

A)accepted readily by all.
B)divisive and debated.
C)criticized for lowering land prices.
D)immediately dismissed as foolish.
E)championed by westerners.

Question 27

In the case of McCulloch v.Maryland,the Marshall Court

A)upheld the constitutionality of the national bank.
B)ruled against Congress.
C)ruled in favor of the state of Maryland.
D)delivered a split decision.
E)established judicial review for the Supreme Court.

Question 28

Clay's American System relied upon

A)a strong military and the support of large cities.
B)the national bank,federal tariffs,and federally financed internal improvements.
C)a comprehensive reduction of tariffs on imported goods.
D)the support of the state of Kentucky.
E)foreign support from countries like France and Great Britain.

Question 29

Thanks to the efforts of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall

A)the powers of the federal government grew,as did those of the states.
B)the powers of the federal government and the judicial branch increased.
C)the Court took control of governing the United States.
D)the states got stronger,but the Court weakened itself.
E)the Court and the federal government lost authority.

Question 30

President James Monroe was

A)a member of the Virginia dynasty and a slaveholder.
B)a Virginian and a Federalist.
C)inexperienced and a southerner.
D)not Madison's intended successor.
E)not well respected.

Question 31

The American Plan would

A)lower the prices of federal land and abolish the national bank.
B)raise the prices of federal land and reduce tariffs.
C)raise the prices of federal lands and that money would fund internal improvements in the states.
D)oppose a strong national bank.
E)hurt manufacturers in New England.

Question 32

The Supreme Court,in Dartmouth College v.Woodward,ruled

A)against the college but strengthened contracts.
B)for the college but weakened contracts.
C)against the college and weakened contracts.
D)for the college and strengthened contracts.
E)against the college and against tariffs.

Question 33

The American System

A)was the brainchild of Federalist Henry Clay.
B)referred to a group of policies designed to help America work with Great Britain.
C)was a Republican-led initiative intended to get America's various regions to work and thrive together.
D)was clearly motivated by the idea of states' rights.
E)ignored the concerns of individual regions.

Question 34

The American System was the brainchild of

A)Henry Clay.
B)James Madison.
C)John C.Calhoun.
D)Thomas Jefferson.
E)James Monroe.

Question 35

When it was established by Congress,the Second Bank of the United States

A)was feared by Federalists.
B)was intended to keep and distribute all federal funds.
C)was intended to print all the paper money needed by the government.
D)was opposed by Calhoun,Clay,and Madison.
E)was intended to stop economic growth in the unstable United States.

Question 36

Under the American System

A)tariff revenues would be used to finance internal improvements.
B)eligibility to vote in federal elections would be increased.
C)state and local banks would be abolished.
D)states operated completely independently of each other.
E)the South would always benefit.

Question 37

As America moved __________________ in the 19th century,________________ became more controversial.

A)South,immigration
B)North,tariffs
C)westward,slavery
D)East,a national bank
E)East,slavery

Question 38

The Supreme Court,under Chief Justice John Marshall,affirmed the right of Congress to regulate commerce between states in

A)Marbury v.Madison.
B)Cohens v.Virginia.
C)Martin v.Hunter's Lessee.
D)Gibbons v.Ogden.
E)Fletcher v.Peck.

Question 39

The first roadway ordered by Congress was

A)called the Washington Road.
B)called the Federal Road.
C)called initially the Cumberland Road.
D)called the Western Road.
E)called the Road of the Nation.

Question 40

Before entering office,James Monroe

A)had served as vice president.
B)attended Harvard.
C)had served in the Revolutionary War.
D)had never left the United States.
E)had no experience whatsoever with slavery.

Question 41

Which of the following statements regarding the "Era of Good Feelings" is not true?

A)It began with the Panic of 1819 and ended with the Missouri Compromise.
B)For a short time,politicians were able to put aside sectional divisions.
C)Monroe was popular during this period.
D)Americans felt positively about their country.
E)The United States economy was doing well.

Question 42

The Convention of 1818

A)settled the dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the northern limit of the Louisiana Purchase.
B)made Oregon a state of the union.
C)was negotiated between the United States and France.
D)increased tensions between the United States and Great Britain.
E)was an example of economic nationalism.

Question 43

The "Era of Good Feelings" was

A)a decade of peace and prosperity.
B)a brief period of economic strength and political goodwill.
C)actually begun under the presidency of Jefferson.
D)ended by the Mexican-American War.
E)dominated by the Federalist Party.

Question 44

At the time of Monroe's presidency which countries,of the following,did not hold colonies in the Western Hemisphere?

A)Spain
B)Russia
C)France
D)Portugal
E)Italy

Question 45

Which of the following statements regarding the Rush-Bagot Agreement is incorrect?

A)The agreement was between the United States and Great Britain.
B)The agreement reduced tension between the United State and Great Britain.
C)The agreement dealt with boundaries between the United States and Canada.
D)John Quincy Adams oversaw the negotiations for the United States.
E)The agreement was viewed as a victory for President Monroe.

Question 46

Which of the following was not a part of the Monroe Doctrine?

A)The Western Hemisphere was no longer an option for colonization.
B)Immigration from foreign nations would be limited.
C)The political systems of the United States and Europe are different,and any attempt to extend European systems would be seen as threatening.
D)The United States would not interfere with existing colonies.
E)The United States would stay out of the affairs of European nations.

Question 47

When James Monroe became president

A)Spain held Florida tightly in her grip.
B)the power of the Spanish Empire was on the rise.
C)the United States and the Seminole tribe were allies.
D)Spain's control over Florida was waning.
E)Spain tried to sell Florida to the United States for $15 million.

Question 48

Which of the following important American diplomatic matters did not occur during the presidency of James Monroe?

A)The Rush-Bagot Agreement
B)The Convention of 1818
C)The Transcontinental Treaty
D)Statehood for Florida
E)The Adams-Onis Treaty

Question 49

Which of the following statements regarding the Monroe Doctrine is most accurate?

A)The doctrine made the United States feared throughout Europe.
B)The doctrine could not be enforced.
C)The doctrine was perhaps the least important diplomatic policy of Monroe's presidency.
D)John Quincy Adams did not support the Monroe Doctrine.
E)The doctrine was a weak statement on Monroe's part.

Question 50

During the Panic of 1819,generally land values in the United States

A)rose.
B)fell.
C)stayed steady.
D)were tied to tariffs.
E)fluctuated wildly.

Question 51

The final Missouri Compromise

A)was brokered by James Tallmadge Jr.
B)was the handiwork of James Monroe.
C)kept the number of slave and free states equal.
D)ended the career of Henry Clay.
E)solved the sectional issue of slavery for good.

Question 52

Which of the following statements regarding the Adams-Onis Treaty is correct?

A)The United States received Florida from the Adams-Onis Treaty.
B)The treaty caused boundary disputes between Texas and New Spain.
C)The United States handed over $10 million to the Spanish.
D)The United States received $5 million in the agreement.
E)The United States received Louisiana from the agreement.

Question 53

Andrew Jackson

A)invaded Florida with full Congressional and presidential approval.
B)and his troops were welcomed by the Spaniards and Indians in Florida with open arms.
C)took his orders regarding Florida directly from Secretary of State Calhoun.
D)became even more popular with the common man as a result of his invasion of Florida.
E)found his troops were no match for the Indians in Florida.

Question 54

In the wake of the Panic of 1819,many in the South and West blamed

A)President Monroe.
B)eastern industrialists.
C)the national bank.
D)Henry Clay.
E)Slave holders.

Question 55

All of the following campaigned to succeed James Monroe in the White House except

A)Andrew Jackson.
B)Henry Clay.
C)James Madison.
D)William Crawford.
E)John C.Calhoun.

Question 56

At the time of the Missouri Compromise

A)no slave states allowed any blacks to be citizens.
B)a few slave states allowed free blacks to be citizens.
C)Massachusetts was applying for statehood.
D)James Tallmadge Jr.was forced to resign from Congress.
E)John Quincy Adams had been elected to the presidency.

Question 57

James Monroe's entry into the presidency

A)corresponded with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.
B)meant the party in charge of the country changed.
C)ended the Virginia Dynasty.
D)coincided with the start of the "Era of Good Feelings."
E)was the first time a slaveholder had been president.

Question 58

Which of the following factors did not cause the Panic of 1819?

A)A drop in cotton prices.
B)Competition from India and Egypt in the cotton market.
C)Land speculation.
D)Certificates of deposit.
E)Unsafe lending practices.

Question 59

By 1819

A)slave states outnumbered free states.
B)free states outnumbered slave states.
C)the Constitution expressly forbid slavery west of the Mississippi River.
D)slave and free states were equal.
E)all states were on a course to abolish slavery.

Question 60

James Monroe's policies in foreign affairs were largely shaped by

A)John C.Calhoun
B)John Marshall
C)Henry Clay
D)John Quincy Adams
E)James Madison

Question 61

The "Corrupt Bargain" was made between

A)Andrew Jackson and John C.Calhoun.
B)Henry Clay and John Adams.
C)Andrew Jackson and John Q.Adams.
D)Henry Clay and John Q.Adams.
E)William Crawford and John Adams.

Question 62

Contrast the expressions of nationalism and sectionalism in the period from 1815 to 1828 and explain which force was dominant in that period.

Question 63

MATCHING
Match each person with one of the following descriptions.
a.Was a nationalist chief justice
b.Formulated a "second" Missouri Compromise
c.Came in second in popular votes in the 1824 presidential election
d.Was president at the end of the War of 1812
e.Wrote South Carolina Exposition and Protest
f.Introduced an amendment to ban slavery from Missouri
g.Led war against the Seminoles
h.Was the presidential candidate in 1824 from Georgia
i.Was elected president in 1816
John Q.Adams

Question 64

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

Question 65

As chief executive,John Quincy Adams planned to

A)decrease the authority of the federal government.
B)make states pay for internal improvements.
C)fund a university in his own name.
D)support scientific explorations.
E)outlaw slavery.

Question 66

How might one account for the rise of Andrew Jackson to victory in the election of 1828?

Question 67

Discuss the causes and results of the Panic of 1819.

Question 68

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

Question 69

Andrew Jackson famously referred to ___________________ as the "Judas of the West."

A)John C.Calhoun
B)Henry Clay
C)John Quincy Adams
D)William Crawford
E)James Monroe

Question 70

Jackson's presidential win in 1828

A)was an overwhelming landslide.
B)was a very narrow victory.
C)was comfortable,but also sectional.
D)was heavily contested.
E)was a defeat for the new Democratic party.

Question 71

Following the War of 1812,political positions shifted with Republicans supporting many former Federalist ideas,like the banks,and Federalists supporting former Republican programs.Discuss this phenomenon.

Question 72

The presidential election of 1828

A)was characterized by goodwill.
B)was vicious on both sides.
C)was largely ignored by the American voters.
D)affirmed that only the educated should lead in politics.
E)was the first time women were allowed to vote.

Question 73

How did Andrew Jackson impact national politics even before becoming president?

Question 74

All of the following characteristics made Andrew Jackson an attractive presidential candidate except one.

A)His military record
B)His ethnic background
C)His lack of polish
D)His humble origins
E)His obvious bias toward Native Americans

Question 75

Detail the Missouri Compromise of 1820.Discuss the various obstacles that needed to be solved in order to complete the deal.

Question 76

Andrew Jackson appealed to all of the following groups except

A)the working class.
B)southern slave owners.
C)people in the West.
D)the eastern elites.
E)immigrants.

Question 77

Discuss the concept of the "Era of Good Feelings," paying particular attention to the state of the nation after the War of 1812.

Question 78

As the 19th century progressed ________________ people were able to vote.

A)more
B)fewer
C)only white
D)un-naturalized
E)the same number

Question 79

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

Question 80

Which of the following statements best describes John Quincy Adams as president?

A)John Quincy Adams was blunt and well respected.
B)John Quincy Adams was stubborn but very popular with the common man.
C)John Quincy Adams was a very intelligent but ineffective president.
D)John Quincy Adams was elitist and completely unqualified.
E)John Quincy Adams was an able compromiser.