HISTORY 104 Sophia US History Milestone 3 Questions & Answers Graded A

Sophia US History Milestone 3 (1) Which of the following statements about the divided political climate during the administrations of George Washington and John Adams is true? Partisan newspapersincited criticism of, and dissatisfaction with, the administrations. CONCEPT Partisan Politics 2 Which of the following led in part to the War of 1812? Impressment of American sailors by British vessels in the Atlantic CONCEPT The War of 1812 3 Which of the following statements reflects planter paternalism? "Compared to the working poor in Europe, American slaves live and work in superior conditions." CONCEPT The Southern Economy 4 Which of the following would Jefferson have viewed as a positive effect of westward expansion in the early 19th century? New states could be formed and admitted to the union as equals with the originals. CONCEPT Looking West 5 Which of the following circumstances led in part to the drafting of a new Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation? High inflation wreaked havoc on the national economy. CONCEPT Drafting the Constitution 6 Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th century? Free-labor ideology influenced individualsto believe that they could improve their social class with hard work, education and discipline. CONCEPT The Northern Economy 7 For what purpose was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? To satisfy a commitment made to Anti-Federalists during ratification to clarify the unalienable rights that all Americans possess CONCEPT Federalistsin Power 8 What problems might a government founded today under the Articles of Confederation have? The national government cannot enforce treaties with foreign powers. CONCEPT Creating a Republic 9 Which of the following practices led in part to the creation of Jay's Treaty between the United States and Great Britain in 1794? Britain had captured hundreds of American ships trading with the French. CONCEPT Looking East 10 Which of the following statements might have been said by an Anti-Federalist? "A strong central government will concentrate too much power in the hands of an elite few." CONCEPT Visions of Government 11 Which of the following statements about the rise of democracy is true?