Milestone 3 Sophia History ,100% CORRECT

Milestone 3 Sophia History 15 questions were answered correctly. 2 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Which of the following statements about the southern economy before the Civil War is true? • The southern climate was ideal for the cultivation of cotton. • The slave population continued to grow as new slaves were imported from abroad. • Slavery began to diminish after the invention of the cotton gin. • Cotton was important in the South, but not to the nation as a whole. CONCEPT The Southern Economy 2 Which of the following was an effect of the Indian Removal Act? • The Supreme Court upheld the Act in Worcester v. Georgia. • The Cherokee Nation was finally able to assimilate to white culture. • The cultures of the Southeastern tribes were greatly disrupted. • Southern slave owners were horrified by the legislation. CONCEPT Think About It: What Were the Consequences of Indian Removal? 3 Which of the following statements about the French Revolution might have been said by a Federalist? • "We sympathize with the French, but ultimately it is not our place to get involved." • "Our independence from Britain is still delicate, so we should support them all we can." • "The violence and aggression in France is shocking and cannot be condoned." • "The French supported us in our revolution, so we should support them in theirs." CONCEPT Looking East 4 Which of the following statements about the 1828 election is true? • Jackson represented populist frustration with the political elite. • Jackson enjoyed popular support, but only won by two electoral votes. • Jackson's platform was based on strengthening tariffs and infrastructure. • Jackson believed that liberty could best be supported by a powerful national government. CONCEPT The Election of 1828 and the Rise of Andrew Jackson 5 "As we support others' causes, we are also beginning to understand our position in society in a new way." Which cultural shift from the early 19th century does this quotation represent?" • Women's activism • The antislavery movement • The Second Great Awakening • The Temperance movement CONCEPT Think About It: How Was American Culture Changing? 6 Which of the following statements about the putting-out system is true? • The putting-out system was burdensome on workers, who had to go through apprenticeships to become journeymen. • The putting-out system allowed merchants to rely on unskilled labor, which cut production costs. • The putting-out system was proposed as an alternative to slave labor and indentured servitude. • The putting-out system was instituted by the federal government to gain economic dominance abroad. CONCEPT Market Revolution and Economic Changes 7 Which of the following quotations represents most Americans' attitudes toward deference by the 1820s? • "Voting rights should be strict to prevent 'mobocracy.'" • "Men of virtue like Thomas Jefferson should lead while others follow." • "All free men should be allowed to vote, regardless of race." • "The franchise should be expanded to include most white men." CONCEPT The Promise and Limits of Democracy 8 Which of the following statements about the divided political climate during the administrations of George Washington and John Adams is true? • Attempts by the administrations to diminish the power of the federal government were met with resistance. • The administrations rejected legislation, like the Alien and Sedition Acts, that was meant to unify the nation. • To opponents, these administrations only represented the interests of the upper classes and economic elites. • The administrations refused to send federal troops to quell uprisings, instead leaving it up to the states. CONCEPT Partisan Politics 9 Which of the following led in part to the War of 1812? • Alliance with the French for assistance against Native Americans • Impressment of American sailors by British vessels in the Atlantic • Passage of the Embargo Act under Thomas Jefferson • A failed attempt by loyalists to establish an American monarchy CONCEPT The War of 1812 10 Which statement most accurately reflects the views of Alexander Hamilton? • "Every man and woman must have an equal chance to benefit from the nation’s economy.” • "It is the ordinary citizen who owns land and works it who must form the economic backbone of our nation." • "I support the establishment of a national bank that can convert state banknotes into gold." • "Seeking to improve the lives of individuals will damage the economy and weaken the nation." CONCEPT Federalists in Power 11 Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th century? • The North increasingly viewed the South and its economy as superior. • The construction of canals and railroads provided northern manufacturers with faster connections to the Atlantic ocean. • Factory work gave workers in the North increasing indepedence and control over their labor. • Free-labor ideology influenced individuals to believe that they could improve their social class with hard work, education and discipline. CONCEPT The Northern Economy 12 Which of the following statements would most likely have been spoken by a Democrat during the Jacksonian era? • "We are alarmed by the tyrannical power displayed in the destruction of the national bank." • “I see President Andrew Jackson as exercising tyrannical power.” • "We celebrate industrial advances and a spirit of improvement and innovation." • “Andrew Jackson is an ideal leader because he represents ordinary Americans.” CONCEPT The Bank War and the Rise of the Second Party System 13 Jefferson often used the term “empire of liberty” when referring to the process of western expansion. Choose the statement that best describes the application of this term. • The port of New Orleans will serve as a conduit for manufacturers to export their goods to Europe. • Territories will be admitted to the union as equal states rather than being ruled over as a colonial power. • The United States will rule Western territories much like Britain ruled the colonies. • Plans will be established for the organization of western lands, but not for their admission to the Union. CONCEPT Looking West 14 Why was the Missouri Compromise significant? • It let states decide for themselves whether to allow or forbid slavery. • It led to a revival of the Federalist party. • It decided the election of 1824 without any consideration for the popular vote. • It highlighted divisions over slavery that had been growing since the nation gained independence. CONCEPT The Sectional Crisis and the ʺCorrupt Bargainʺof 1824 15 What is one way that the newly drafted Constitution reflected the principles of republicanism? • It allowed for individual voters to determine who should be president. • Electors, rather than individual voters, cast votes for president and vice president. • The government agreed to regulate and impose penalties on the international slave trade. • All federal representatives would be elected by the citizens of each state by popular vote. CONCEPT Drafting the Constitution 16 What problems might a government founded today under the Articles of Confederation have? • The state governments have no control over the national government. • The national government has the power to tax, but it isn't representative. • The national government cannot enforce treaties with foreign powers. • The state governments are not allowed to have their own militias. CONCEPT Creating a Republic 17 Which of the following statements might have been said by a Federalist? • "The Constitution is necessary to prevent ungovernable mobs from taking over." • “The government will be run by the wealthy, who have little interest in serving all citizens.” • "Individual liberties cannot be assured without a bill of rights." • "The United States is too large and diverse for a strong central government."