
James Monroe's Presidency
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impressment of U.S. sailors
refusal of British soldiers to vacate Northwest Territory
growth of U.S. manufacturing
weakened Native American resistance
increased patriotism
Identify the causes and effects of the War of 1812.
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European powers.
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Monroe's Presidency was nicknamed the
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Which of the following best describes why it was called the "Era of Good Feeling"
Americans were excited about the changes brought about during the Revolution of 1800
The Federalist party largely dissolved, and politics became significantly less partisan for a time
Americans were happy with the land they conquered in the War of 1812
The name was satire, and referred to a particularly divisive time in American history
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What were the key roles that James Monroe held before becoming president?
Fought in the American Revolution
Minister to France
Secretary of War
All of the above
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What did the War of 1812 reveal about Jefferson's idea of a limited central government?
It was effective in times of crisis
It needed to be expanded
It was supported by the Republican party
It was opposed by the federal government
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What were the main components of Henry Clay's American System proposed to Congress?
High tariff on imports
Creation of the Second Bank of the United States
Internal improvements like roads and canals
All of the above
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What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal?
The volume of trade passing through southern ports increased.
The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased.
The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased.
The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased.
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How did the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 impact New York City?
New York City ceased to be a major point of European immigration
New York City became a major economical & financial center
New York City lost financial and political influence to the city of Albany
New York City gained control of western agricultural production
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What was the significance of the steamboat invented by Robert Fulton in 1807?
It was the first steam-powered vehicle
It revolutionized water transportation
It was used only for cargo transport
It replaced all other forms of transportation
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Fill in the blank: The United States agreed to purchase Florida in 1819 for
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Which factor had a significant effect on cotton production and demand for slave labor?
new tariff laws
increased immigration of skilled laborers
new canals and railroads provided good transportation
the cotton gin increased worker production
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What was proposed regarding slavery in Missouri in order for it to be admitted into the Union?
To gradually abolish slavery
To maintain slavery
To expand slavery
To ignore slavery
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What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise in 1820?
It allowed Missouri to enter as a free state
It maintained a balance of power in the Senate
It permanently solved the issue of slavery
It created the Missouri Compromise Line
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Hey history buffs! Can you tell us what the Missouri Compromise accomplished? (Hint: There are 2 correct answers)
It added two new states to the Union- Missouri and Maine
It drew a line in the sand at 36’30” to limit slavery
It created the Kansas and Nebraska Territories?
It started the war with Mexico?
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