Question 1

Match the term with the definition.
-Legal doctrine grounded in British common law that held that a wife's civic life was subsumed by her husband's. Married women lacked independence to own property, make contracts, or keep wages earned. The doctrine shaped women's status in the early republic.

Accepted Answer

The term "feme covert" refers to the legal doctrine that subsumed a wife's civic life under her husband's. This doctrine shaped women's status in the early republic.

Question 2

Match the term with the definition.
-1803 purchase of French territory west of the Mississippi River that stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. The purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States and opened the way for future American expansion west.

Accepted Answer

The Louisiana Purchase refers to the 1803 purchase of French territory west of the Mississippi River that nearly doubled the size of the United States.

Question 3

The politics of race produced the most divisive issue during James Monroe's term. Discuss the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and how it highlighted the country's ability to compromise as well as laid the foundation for future conflict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The politics of race produced the most...

Question 4

Dolley Madison proved that elite women could be active in civic affairs and have a significant impact on American politics. Most key institutions in America proved fairly resistant to change, however, and there was little talk of "women's rights." Discuss women's status in the early 1800s and the areas where women were seeing increased opportunities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dolley Madison proved that elite women could...

Question 5

Match the term with the definition.
-1803 Supreme Court case that established the concept of judicial review in finding that parts of the Judiciary Act of 1789 were in conflict with the Constitution. The Supreme Court assumed legal authority to overrule acts of other branches of the government.

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison is the only term listed that matches the definition provided. It was a Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the concept of judicial review.

Question 6

Match the term with the definition.
-Act of Congress that prohibited U.S. ships from traveling to foreign ports and effectively banned overseas trade in an attempt to deter Britain from halting U.S. ships at sea. The decision caused grave hardships for Americans engaged in overseas commerce.

Accepted Answer

The Embargo Act of 1807 was an act of Congress that prohibited U.S. ships from traveling to foreign ports and effectively banned overseas trade in an attempt to deter Britain from halting U.S. ships at sea. The decision caused grave hardships for Americans engaged in overseas commerce.

Question 7

When Congress declared war in 1812, the country was clearly divided along sectional lines. Discuss New England's reaction to the declaration of war, the basis of the sectional division, and continued dissatisfaction at the end of the war.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Congress declared war in 1812, the...

Question 8

The turbulent election of 1800 stoked fears that party divisions would ruin the country. Discuss the outcome of the election and Jefferson's peaceful "revolution of 1800." Discuss some of the early challenges to his presidency that tested his resolve to keep the government small.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The turbulent election of 1800 stoked fears...

Question 9

Match the term with the definition.
-Part of the War of 1812 involving Indians in Mississippi Territory and Tennessee militiamen. General Andrew Jackson's forces claimed victory at the battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814, forcing the tribe to sign away much of their land.

Accepted Answer

The Creek War involved General Andrew Jackson's forces defeating the Creek tribe at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.

Question 10

A trend toward democratization gripped the states between 1800 and 1830, spurring much debate about citizenship and suffrage and the question of who constitutes "the people" in a government founded on popular sovereignty. What were the outcomes of this debate for white men? What about for white women? What explains the differences?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A trend toward democratization gripped the states...

Question 11

Match the term with the definition.
-Young men newly elected to the Congress of 1811 who were eager for war against Britain in order to end impressments, fight Indians, and expand into neighboring British territory. Leaders included Henry Clay of Kentucky and John C. Calhoun of South Carolina.

Accepted Answer

The definition matches with the term "War Hawks", which were the young congressmen elected in 1811 who wanted war against Britain.

Question 12

Match the term with the definition.
-An attack on Shawnee Indians at Prophetstown 1811 by American forces headed by William Henry Harrison, Indiana's territorial governor. The Prophet Tenskwatawa fled with his followers. Tecumseh, his brother, deepened his resolve to make war on the United States.

Accepted Answer

The definition describes the Battle of Tippecanoe, which took place on November 7, 1811.

Question 13

Match the term with the definition.
-The final battle in the War of 1812, fought and won by General Andrew Jackson and his militiamen against the much larger British army in Louisiana. The celebrated battle made no difference since the peace had already been negotiated.

Accepted Answer

The definition matches the Battle of New Orleans, as it was the final battle of the War of 1812, won by General Andrew Jackson, and took place in Louisiana.

Question 14

Match the term with the definition.
-A secret meeting of New England Federalist politicians held in late 1814 to discuss constitutional changes to reduce the South's political power and thus help block policies that injured northern commercial interests.

Accepted Answer

The Harford Convention was a secret meeting of New England Federalist politicians held in late 1814 to discuss constitutional changes to reduce the South's political power and thus help block policies that injured northern commercial interests.

Question 15

Match the term with the definition.
-Engineered by Henry Clay, this 1820 congressional agreement paired Missouri's entrance into the Union as a slave state with Maine as a free state and established Missouri's southern border as the permanent line dividing slave from free states.

Accepted Answer

The Missouri Compromise paired Missouri's entrance into the Union as a slave state with Maine as a free state and established Missouri's southern border as the permanent line dividing slave from free states. It was engineered by Henry Clay in 1820.

Question 16

Match the term with the definition.
-A British naval practice of seizing sailors on American ships under the claim they were deserters from the British navy. Some 2,500 British and American men were taken by force into service, a grievance that helped propel the United States to declare war on Britain.

Accepted Answer

Impressment is the British naval practice of seizing sailors on American ships under the claim they were deserters from the British navy.

Question 17

Match the term with the definition.
-1804-1806 exploration of the trans-Mississippi West for the U.S. government. Its mission was scientific, political, and geographical.

Accepted Answer

The Lewis and Clark expedition was a scientific, political, and geographical exploration of the trans-Mississippi West for the U.S. government from 1804-1806.

Quiz 10: Republicans in Power

Match the term with the definition. -Legal doctrine grounded in British common law that held that a wife's civic life was subsumed by her husband's. Married women lacked independence to own property, make contracts, or keep wages earned. The doctrine shaped women's status in the early republic.

Match the term with the definition. -1803 purchase of French territory west of the Mississippi River that stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. The purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States and opened the way for future American expansion west.

The politics of race produced the most divisive issue during James Monroe's term. Discuss the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and how it highlighted the country's ability to compromise as well as laid the foundation for future conflict.

Match the term with the definition. -1803 Supreme Court case that established the concept of judicial review in finding that parts of the Judiciary Act of 1789 were in conflict with the Constitution. The Supreme Court assumed legal authority to overrule acts of other branches of the government.

Match the term with the definition. -Act of Congress that prohibited U.S. ships from traveling to foreign ports and effectively banned overseas trade in an attempt to deter Britain from halting U.S. ships at sea. The decision caused grave hardships for Americans engaged in overseas commerce.

When Congress declared war in 1812, the country was clearly divided along sectional lines. Discuss New England's reaction to the declaration of war, the basis of the sectional division, and continued dissatisfaction at the end of the war.

The turbulent election of 1800 stoked fears that party divisions would ruin the country. Discuss the outcome of the election and Jefferson's peaceful "revolution of 1800." Discuss some of the early challenges to his presidency that tested his resolve to keep the government small.

Match the term with the definition. -Part of the War of 1812 involving Indians in Mississippi Territory and Tennessee militiamen. General Andrew Jackson's forces claimed victory at the battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814, forcing the tribe to sign away much of their land.

Match the term with the definition. -Young men newly elected to the Congress of 1811 who were eager for war against Britain in order to end impressments, fight Indians, and expand into neighboring British territory. Leaders included Henry Clay of Kentucky and John C. Calhoun of South Carolina.

Match the term with the definition. -An attack on Shawnee Indians at Prophetstown 1811 by American forces headed by William Henry Harrison, Indiana's territorial governor. The Prophet Tenskwatawa fled with his followers. Tecumseh, his brother, deepened his resolve to make war on the United States.

Match the term with the definition. -The final battle in the War of 1812, fought and won by General Andrew Jackson and his militiamen against the much larger British army in Louisiana. The celebrated battle made no difference since the peace had already been negotiated.

Match the term with the definition. -A secret meeting of New England Federalist politicians held in late 1814 to discuss constitutional changes to reduce the South's political power and thus help block policies that injured northern commercial interests.

Match the term with the definition. -Engineered by Henry Clay, this 1820 congressional agreement paired Missouri's entrance into the Union as a slave state with Maine as a free state and established Missouri's southern border as the permanent line dividing slave from free states.

Match the term with the definition. -1804-1806 exploration of the trans-Mississippi West for the U.S. government. Its mission was scientific, political, and geographical.