7th Grade SS Post Test

Which phrase best explains why Hamilton argued in favor of a national bank?

• to encourage states to contribute to the federal government

• to help the federal government with its financial matters

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  to increase state authority over the federal government

• to prevent the federal government from overspending

Which statement best explains how Hamilton’s bank plan contributed to the formation of political parties?

• It prompted the federal government to stop repaying its loans.

• It placed more emphasis on foreign trade than on developing businesses at home.

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  It required states to accept additional responsibilities.

• It challenged the balance of power between the states and the federal government.

Which statement best describes Jefferson’s observation of the new government in the United States in Source 2?

• Political factions were forming as a result of disagreement on the first president.

• Members of Congress were united on issues of diplomacy with foreign countries.

• Political factions were forming as a result of different opinions on national power.

• Members of Congress were united on the idea that the nation should have a king.

Why did George Washington most likely warn against political parties in his Farewell Address?

• He believed that political parties would reduce voter interest in elections

• He believed that political parties would nominate unqualified candidates.

• He believed that political parties would encourage corruption.

• He believed that political parties would divide the nation.

Which statement most closely relates to the ideas about government expressed by Hamilton in Source 3?

• The state governments should increase their trade networks.

• The state governments should manage production for the military.

• The federal government should expand its role in domestic affairs.

• The federal government should maintain many foreign alliances.

Which issues did many voters in the 1800 presidential election most likely support, given the election outcome?

Select the two correct answers.

• replacing the republic with a monarchy

• ending the Alien and Sedition Acts

• going to war to acquire additional territory

• rejecting the Louisiana Purchase

• avoiding conflict with European nations

Drag and drop in the chart four correct phrases for the Federalist Party and four correct phrases for the Democratic-Republican Party to compare the views of each party.

Groups:

(a) Federalists

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(b) Democratic-Republicans

• supported low tariffs

• supported France

• supported Great Britain

• supported a strong federal government and executive

• supported agricultural interests

• supported strong state governments

• supported protective tariffs

• supported domestic manufacturing

Select the best answer from each list to complete the sentences about the causes and effects of the Indian Removal Act.
In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law. Its passage was motivated by a desire for ​ ​ (a)   . The act led to the first major ​ (b)   of Native Americans by the U.S. federal government.

• land and resources
• forced relocation
• cooperation and trade
• peace and diplomacy
• tariffs and taxes
• financial assistance
• legal recognition
• ratified treaty

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

• The Supreme Court has no power to decide cases about Native American land.

• The federal government was responsible for controlling Native American land.

• States lacked the authority to make regulations on Native American land.

• President Jackson could issue orders that include Native Americans

Which statement describes President Jackson’s response to the ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

• He gave to Native Americans citizenship, giving them full control over their lands.

• He refused to enforce the ruling, undermining the system of checks and balances.

• He ordered the federal government to pay Native Americans for their lands.

• He requested a constitutional amendment to give him more power to make decisions.