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Choose the statement that does NOT accurately characterize the nature of democratic politics in the early 19th century.
Sectional tensions between the North and the South increased.
American politics transformed into a public, rowdy, and male affair.
Political candidates were limited to those considered virtuous, intellectuals, or members of the elite.
There was widespread expansion of voting rights among white American males.
Political parties catered to public interests by giving people a choice in their political candidates.
The unity of the Democratic-Republican party ruptured along sectional lines.
I was astounded at the recent crisis in which Henry Clay worked within the House of Representatives to secure the presidency for John Quincy Adams and was promptly appointed as secretary of state.
I'm referring of course, dear brother, to the (A) corrupt bargain .
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Nolan wrote again to his brother:
“You ask if the 1828 Tariff has had any negative effects here in the South. I say assuredly that it has. Our economy relies on the cash crop of cotton, and as a result we depend on imported manufactured goods. Thus, our interests are threatened by paying this burdensome tax. In addition, the price of cotton has fallen, so our incomes have fallen as well.”
Choose "true" if the statement describes a cause of the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Choose "false" if it does not.
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true false
We fear the federal government has too much power over the states.
President Jackson sent military troops to enforce the Tariff in all states.
The Tariff of 1828 benefited the Northern economy at the expense of the Southern economy.
Choose two statements about Andrew Jackson that appealed to his supporters.
He supported the theory of nullification.
He was courageous as a soldier and helped to defeat the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
He represented society's elite class and conveyed an image of wealth and power.
He rose from modest beginnings with little formal education to become one of the richest men in Tennessee.
He was a strong supporter of a greater role for the federal government in national development.
He was someone who tried to work with Congress and found compromise during disagreements.
Classify the brothers’ statements as more reflective of the "Whig" or the "Democratic" Party.
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Whig Democratic
“I remain suspicious toward federal power and corporate interests.”
“I believe government should be involved in social and moral causes.”
“I do not believe the federal government is responsible for economic growth.”
All of the following were economic shifts in the North in the early 19th century EXCEPT __________.
Inventions and manufacturing improvements allowed Northerners to buy cheaper goods.
Turnpikes and canals were built largely by state governments and corporations.
Individuals believed they could improve their social class with hard work, education, and discipline.
Better transportation led to more people moving from the country to the cities.
Agriculture and food production replaced industry as the backbone of the economy.
Traditional methods of production became mechanized and integrated in factories.
Choose the statement that best explains why the South rationalized slavery as a positive.
There was not an elite class system in the South: Whites and slaves maintained society peacefully.
Slavery was a humane economic system that provided protection and care for a vulnerable class of people.
Slaves understood the importance of self-improvement through hard work and education.
Slaves were committed to improving nature by growing and harvesting its natural resources.
The slave economy was founded upon development and improvement of agricultural systems.
Slavery was an established tradition. Slave owners and slaves relied on one another.
Place events in the correct sequence that trace the evolution of the Southern economy.
1.c. The invention of the cotton gin allowed cotton to become an important cash crop for the Southern economy.
2.a. Industrial mills in Great Britain along with the construction of textile mills in the Northeast increased demands for cotton.
3.b. The Mississippi River became the mode of transportation to move cotton and other freight.
a. Industrial mills in Great Britain along with the construction of textile mills in the Northeast increased demands for cotton.
b. The Mississippi River became the mode of transportation to move cotton and other freight.
c. The invention of the cotton gin allowed cotton to become an important cash crop for the Southern economy.
Many in the South supported the Indian Removal Act because they knew removing the Indians would lead to (A) the expansion of slavery .
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their extinction less violence on the frontier their assimilation the expansion of slavery stronger state sovereignty military intervention
Southerners' support of both Indian removal and the institution of slavery was rooted in __________.
the U.S. Constitution
national pride
economic need
political corruption
white supremacy
agricultural practices
Determine whether each statement is True or False about the 1830s-1840s and the ways in which historians study this time period.
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True False
Sharing information became easier due to a boom in the transportation and communication industries.
Studying letters, like Claude and Nolan's, can help historians better understand this time period.
Most historians believe that the Civil War was predictable and was destined to take place.
Choose the statement that does NOT accurately characterize the nature of democratic politics in the early 19th century.
Political candidates campaigned and traveled in order to win elections.
Political appointments were awarded to a candidate’s allies and supporters.
Voting became a private act as the secret ballot was put into practice.
American politics transformed into a public, rowdy, and male affair.
Voting rights became more divided along the lines of race and gender and less along the lines of class.
Gender and race remained barriers to voting in elections, while property qualifications were dispensed with.
An excerpt from one of Nolan’s letters:
I was astounded at the recent crisis in which Henry Clay worked within the House of Representatives to secure the presidency for John Quincy Adams and was promptly appointed as secretary of state.
I'm referring of course, dear brother, to the (A) corrupt bargain .
Choose "true" if the statement describes a cause of the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Choose "false" if it does not.
= Correct Answer
= Answer
true false
We fear the federal government has too much power over the states.
President Jackson sent military troops to enforce the Tariff in all states.
The Tariff of 1828 benefited the Northern economy at the expense of the Southern economy.
Choose two characteristics of Andrew Jackson that appealed to his supporters.
He was a champion of the common man.
He wanted the government to play a larger role in individuals' lives.
He was strong-willed and willing to take bold actions if necessary.
He tried to work with Congress and found compromise during disagreements.
He supported the theory of nullification.
He came from a wealthy and well educated background.
Classify the brothers’ statements as more reflective of the "Whig" or the "Democratic" Party.
= Correct Answer
= Answer
Whig Democratic
“I remain suspicious toward federal power and corporate interests.”
“I believe government should be involved in social and moral causes.”
“I do not believe the federal government is responsible for economic growth.”
All of the following were economic shifts in the North in the early 19th century EXCEPT __________.
Private corporations and state governments developed new infrastructure.
The changes in manufacturing created more jobs that required less skill to perform.
East-to-west routes via railroad gradually replaced north-to-south river trade routes.
Building canals stimulated agriculture, manufacturing, and population growth.
The North abandoned the free-labor ideology just as the ideology was gaining influence in the South.
Railroads were welcomed as a sign of technological progress and faster travel time
Choose the statement that best explains why the South rationalized slavery as a positive.
Slaves were committed to improving nature by growing and harvesting its natural resources.
Slavery was an established tradition. Slave owners and slaves relied on one another.
There was not an elite class system in the South: Whites and slaves maintained society peacefully.
Slaves understood the importance of self-improvement through hard work and education.
Slavery was a humane economic system that provided protection and care for a vulnerable class of people.
The slave economy was founded upon development and improvement of agricultural systems.
Place events that trace the evolution of the Southern economy in the correct sequence.
1.b. Thomas Jefferson's administration negotiated the Louisiana Purchase.
2.c. Andrew Jackson’s victory over the British at New Orleans secured American claims to five present-day states in the South.
3.a. Owners and traders forcibly moved slaves to the Deep South.
a. Owners and traders forcibly moved slaves to the Deep South.
b. Thomas Jefferson's administration negotiated the Louisiana Purchase.
c. Andrew Jackson’s victory over the British at New Orleans secured American claims to five present-day states in the South.
Match the term or event with one of its effects.
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
Worcester v. Georgia
A. Determined that tribal nations had rights protected by federal treaties
B. Southern Native tribes would lose government protection of they chose to stay in their present location
C. The relocation of Native Americans to Indian Territory with the agreement that they would be paid generously for their cooperation
D. The forced relocation of Cherokees into Indian Territory which resulted in the deaths of over 4,000 people
Southerners' support of both Indian removal and the institution of slavery was rooted in __________.
national pride
the U.S. Constitution
agricultural practices
political corruption
economic need
white supremacy
Determine whether each statement is True or False about the 1830s-1840s and the ways in which historians study this time period.
= Correct Answer
= Answer
True False
Sharing information became easier due to a boom in the transportation and communication industries.
Studying letters, like Claude and Nolan's, can help historians better understand this time period.
Most historians believe that the Civil War was predictable and was destined to take place.