8th SS Unit 6 Review

Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during the early 1800s?

• Tariffs would improve the quality of American-made products.

• Tariffs would increase the price of raw materials from the West.

• Tariffs would result in more revenue for the federal government.

• Tariffs would increase the demand for American manufactured goods.

The Second Bank of the United States was controversial because —

• the President issued an executive order to establish the bank

• the U.S. Treasury alone sets all government monetary polices

• the House of Representatives has the sole authority to raise revenue

• the Constitution does not specifically empower Congress to create a bank

Which of the following had an adverse effect on John Adam’s campaign for re-election in 1800?

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Louisiana Purchase

• Judiciary Act

• Northwest Ordinance

Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

• "A Victory for the Common Man"

• "As Usual, No Change"

• "A Hero Leads the Republican Party"

• "Weak, Indecisive Leader Takes Power"

Many historians consider Andrew Jackson's election as president to be a major shift in American politics that is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1828." Why would his election be considered a "revolution"?

• Jackson was unknown before 1828.

• Jackson was the first general ever elected to public office.

• Jackson was elected to office by the largest majority in presidential elections.

• Jackson's election represented a shift of political power from elites to the common people.

One way suffrage expanded during the Jackson presidency was by —

• recognizing a woman’s right to vote

• permitting free African Americans to vote

• eliminating property qualifications for voting

• extending citizenship to American Indian tribes

Which of the following events represent political impacts of Andrew Jackson’s presidency? Select TWO correct answers.

How was this ordinance a defense of states' rights?

• State governments have the right to pass laws that apply to the federal government.

• States have the right to consult on federal tariff laws prior to congressional approval.

• Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if the state considers the actions unconstitutional.

• Foreign powers must be able to negotiate with state governments to gain favorable import prices.

Which constitutional principal is the focus of the Nullification Crisis?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

Which constitutional principle was challenged during the Nullification Crisis?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty