Q: James Monroe' s Presidency

Who was the Democratic Republican candidate for President in 1816?

• Rufus King

• John C. Calhoun

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the nickname given to John C. Calhoun?

• The Great Compromiser

• Young Hercules

• The Little Giant

• Old Hickory

What was the main reason for the decline in political party conflicts during Monroe's presidency?

• The rise of new political parties

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The influence of European politics

What was a major cause of disputes between different sections of the nation during Monroe's presidency?

• Economic prosperity

• Sectionalism

• Foreign invasions

• Technological advancements

Who was known for opposing the War of 1812 and thought slavery was evil?

• Daniel Webster

• John Calhoun

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

Which leader was a firm defender of slavery and supported the War of 1812?

• John Calhoun

• Daniel Webster

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a major economic issue faced by the United States after the War of 1812?

• Lack of a national bank

• High unemployment

• Inflation

• Trade embargoes

Why did Democratic Republicans like Jefferson and Madison oppose a national bank in the early years of the nation?

• They believed it was unconstitutional.

• They thought it would help American businesses grow.

• They wanted to increase the money supply.

• They supported foreign competition.

What was one of the main purposes of the second Bank of the United States?

• To support foreign businesses.

• To lend money and restore order to the nation’s money supply.

• To increase foreign competition.

• To oppose the Democratic Republicans.

What economic problem did the United States face in the early 1800s?

• Lack of foreign competition.

• Excessive foreign competition, especially from Britain.

• Overproduction of American goods.

• Shortage of British goods.