Question 1

How did the Land Act of 1820 change western development?

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Lower acre prices for smaller minimum lots let less prosperous buyers in, but the law also increased their reliance on local banks.

Question 2

What role did the Second National Bank play in precipitating the Panic of 1819?

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It required loan repayment in specie, not state bank notes.

Question 3

How did the Antimason Party select its presidential candidate?

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Nominating convention.

Question 4

Who advised President James Monroe to reject England's offer of a joint proclamation regarding authority in the Western Hemisphere?

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Question 5

What did Jackson's supporters call Henry Clay's support of John Quincy Adams in the presidential election and Adams's subsequent appointment of Clay as secretary of state?

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Question 6

Who led the Sauk and Fox Indians in Illinois in an effort to reclaim their burial grounds?

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Question 7

How did the Cherokee protest removal?

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Question 8

What role did Nicholas Biddle play in the "bank war"?

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Question 9

How did South Carolina's leaders refer to the Tariff of 1828?

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Question 10

Who led a slave uprising in Virginia in 1831?

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Question 11

How did John Ross experience the limits of American democracy?

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John Ross and the Cherokee Nation fought a legal battle in the Supreme Court to protect their land and sovereignty. In 1832, the Court determined that the Cherokee had the right to self-governance and that Georgia had no legal jurisdiction over Cherokee territory. However, President Andrew Jackson ignored the ruling and proceeded with the forced removal of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears. This demonstrated the limits of American democracy as the federal government was able to override the decisions of the judiciary and violate the rights of Native American nations.

Question 12

James Madison changed his mind about what when he became president?

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James Madison initially opposed the idea of a national bank, but he was convinced of its usefulness after becoming president and signed the bill to establish the Second Bank of the United States in 1816.

Question 13

President James Monroe

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James Monroe favored nationalism despite being a Democratic-Republican. He believed in the importance of a strong centralized government and promoted policies that strengthened the federal government, such as the Monroe Doctrine.

Question 14

A group of leaders who accepted the concept that a strong national government was a protection against localism and fragmentation were known as

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The National Republicans were a political party in the early 19th century who believed in a strong national government to protect against localism and fragmentation. They were led by figures such as John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay. The other choices, Antimasons and Whigs, were also political parties during this time period but did not necessarily prioritize a strong national government as the National Republicans did. Blue Dog Democrats, on the other hand, did not exist until the modern era and are not relevant to this question.

Question 15

Slaves had many different assignments in America, but what made all of them "slaves"?

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Slavery in America was a system in which African Americans were defined as property and treated as such, with no legal rights or protections. This is what made them "slaves." The other choices are not accurate. Having some African genetic composition did not determine one's status as a slave, nor did pigments in the skin. And while Congress did pass laws related to slavery, the legal distinction of "slave" was established by slave owners and upheld by the courts, not by Congress.

Question 16

Under President Monroe and the National Republicans the only item on their legislative agenda that did not fare well was

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The National Republicans, under President Monroe, were relatively successful in achieving their legislative agenda, including increasing the national tariff, rechartering the national bank, and stabilizing the currency. However, transportation subsidies were not successful, as concerns about government intervention in the economy and the costs associated with such subsidies led to their rejection.

Question 17

Why did slave codes assign slaves status as personal property rather than real property?

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Personal property is typically moveable and can be managed more flexibly in terms of ownership and transfer of ownership, which was necessary for the system of slavery. Real property, such as land or buildings, is more permanent and does not lend itself well to the ownership and transfer of ownership of people.

Question 18

The Transcontinental Treaty of 1819

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The Transcontinental Treaty of 1819, also known as the Adams-Onís Treaty, primarily defined the borders of the United States, significantly expanding its territory to span the continent. It did not address issues related to England's authority, the international slave trade directly, or set the border at the Rio Grande.

Question 19

What was proclaimed in the Monroe Doctrine?

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The Monroe Doctrine proclaimed that the Western Hemisphere was in the sphere of influence of the United States and that the United States would oppose any European attempts to colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

Question 20

The Monroe Doctrine mostly reflects the thinking and influence of

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The Monroe Doctrine was largely drafted by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and reflected his political beliefs and principles, such as a strong emphasis on American sovereignty and opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere. While James Madison and Henry Clay were influential figures during this time period, they did not have as significant a role in shaping the Monroe Doctrine as Adams did. Andrew Jackson was not in a position of power at the time the doctrine was drafted.

Quiz 10: Jacksonian Democracy, 1820-1840