US History I Unit 3 Challenge 3
May 17, 1815
My dearest brother Nolan,
I hope this letter finds you well. Although we are distant from one another — I in Rhode
Island and you in Georgia — I think of you often and eagerly await a return letter.
What are your thoughts on democratic politics here in the early 19th century? We have
not spoken much of politics since we have become men, and I am curious about your
stances on many issues.
How is your family? How do you fare on your farm and working the land?
Your loving brother,
Claude
Choose the statement that does NOT accurately characterize the nature of democratic
politics in the early 19th century.
Sectional tensions between the North and the South increased.
Political candidates were limited to those considered virtuous, intellectuals, or members of
the elite.
The unity of the Democratic-Republican party ruptured along sectional lines.
American politics transformed into a public, rowdy, and male affair.
Political parties catered to public interests by giving people a choice in their political
candidates.
There was widespread expansion of voting rights among white American males.
Thus began a correspondence between the two brothers that continued for many
years as the United States underwent growth and change.
An excerpt from one of Nolan’s letters:
, The crisis we have recently faced with the electoral college has convinced me
that the United States cannot continue with a single–political party system.
I'm referring of course, dear brother, to the (A) election of 1824
Nolan wrote again to his brother:
You ask if the 1828 tariff has had any negative effects here in the South. I say
assuredly that it has. Our economy relies on the cash crop of cotton, and as a result we
depend on imported manufactured goods. Thus, our interests are threatened by paying
this burdensome tax. In addition, the price of cotton has fallen, so our incomes have
fallen as well.
Choose "true" if the statement describes an action or event leading up to the nullification
crisis of 1832. Choose "false" if it does not.
= Correct Answer
= Incorrect Answer
true false
Many felt the federal
government was biased
●
in favor of Northern
manufacturers.
Vice president John
Calhoun insisted upon
“sovereign powers” ●
between federal and
state governments.
May 17, 1815
My dearest brother Nolan,
I hope this letter finds you well. Although we are distant from one another — I in Rhode
Island and you in Georgia — I think of you often and eagerly await a return letter.
What are your thoughts on democratic politics here in the early 19th century? We have
not spoken much of politics since we have become men, and I am curious about your
stances on many issues.
How is your family? How do you fare on your farm and working the land?
Your loving brother,
Claude
Choose the statement that does NOT accurately characterize the nature of democratic
politics in the early 19th century.
Sectional tensions between the North and the South increased.
Political candidates were limited to those considered virtuous, intellectuals, or members of
the elite.
The unity of the Democratic-Republican party ruptured along sectional lines.
American politics transformed into a public, rowdy, and male affair.
Political parties catered to public interests by giving people a choice in their political
candidates.
There was widespread expansion of voting rights among white American males.
Thus began a correspondence between the two brothers that continued for many
years as the United States underwent growth and change.
An excerpt from one of Nolan’s letters:
, The crisis we have recently faced with the electoral college has convinced me
that the United States cannot continue with a single–political party system.
I'm referring of course, dear brother, to the (A) election of 1824
Nolan wrote again to his brother:
You ask if the 1828 tariff has had any negative effects here in the South. I say
assuredly that it has. Our economy relies on the cash crop of cotton, and as a result we
depend on imported manufactured goods. Thus, our interests are threatened by paying
this burdensome tax. In addition, the price of cotton has fallen, so our incomes have
fallen as well.
Choose "true" if the statement describes an action or event leading up to the nullification
crisis of 1832. Choose "false" if it does not.
= Correct Answer
= Incorrect Answer
true false
Many felt the federal
government was biased
●
in favor of Northern
manufacturers.
Vice president John
Calhoun insisted upon
“sovereign powers” ●
between federal and
state governments.
