Sophia US History Unit 3 – Milestone 3
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1
Which of the following statements best represents agreements between
Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
• "We want a form of government that will protect the rights of all its subjects."
• "We want a form of government that provides a bill of rights that its citizens
possess."
• "We want a form of government that will exist primarily in the states."
• "We want a form of government that can best respond to local and regional needs."
CONCEPT
Visions of Government
2
Which of the following statements about the southern economy before the Civil
War is true?
• The slave population continued to grow as new slaves were imported from abroad.
• Cotton was important in the South, but not to the nation as a whole.
• The southern climate was ideal for the cultivation of cotton.
• Slavery began to diminish after the invention of the cotton gin.
CONCEPT
The Southern Economy
3
Which of the following was a cause of Indian Removal from the American South?
• The desire of the Cherokee to begin purchasing slaves.
• Fear of rebellions and conspiracies convinced the government to remove native
populations.
• Elements of white supremacy reinforced perceptions that America belonged to the
white man.
• An executive order issued by Andrew Jackson commanded it.
CONCEPT
Think About It: What Were the Consequences of Indian Removal?
4
Why was the Missouri Compromise significant?
• It highlighted divisions over slavery that had been growing since the nation gained
independence.
• It led to a revival of the Federalist party.
,• It let states decide for themselves whether to allow or forbid slavery.
• It decided the election of 1824 without any consideration for the popular vote.
CONCEPT
The Sectional Crisis and the ʺCorrupt Bargainʺ of 1824
5
Which of the following quotations represents most Americans' attitudes toward
deference by the 1820s?
• "Voting rights should be strict to prevent 'mobocracy.'"
• "All free men should be allowed to vote, regardless of race."
• "Men of virtue like Thomas Jefferson should lead while others follow."
• "The franchise should be expanded to include most white men."
CONCEPT
The Promise and Limits of Democracy
6
Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th
century?
• The economies of the North and the South became less distinct, as interchangeable
parts increased cash crop production in the North.
• Changes in manufacturing created more highly-paid jobs that required great skill to
perform.
• Rising wages for laborers allow them to gain a more sure footing in society and the
economy.
• Railroads were welcomed as a sign of technological progress and faster transport
times.
CONCEPT
The Northern Economy
7
Which of the following quotations best represents the cultural attitudes
associated with the Temperance movement?
• "Since I engaged in the investigation of the rights of the slave, I have necessarily
been led to a better understanding of my own."
• "If rights were founded in moral being, then the circumstance of sex could not give to
man higher rights and responsibilities than to woman."
• "Drunkenness has the potential to destroy the morality of our nation, so it must be
countered by all means."
• "Our nation is divided into two: those who choose Satan as their god, and those who
make Jehovah their governor."
CONCEPT
Think About It: How Was American Culture Changing?
8
, For what purpose was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
• To satisfy Alexander Hamilton's concern that too much power was being
concentrated in the hands of the people
• To separate the three branches of government from each other, as promised to the
Federalists during ratification
• To satisfy Thomas Jefferson's demand that a framework by which new rights could
be added to the Constitution be established
• To satisfy a commitment made to Anti-Federalists during ratification to clarify the
unalienable rights that all Americans possess
CONCEPT
Federalists in Power
9
Which of the following led in part to the War of 1812?
• Impressment of American sailors by British vessels in the Atlantic
• Passage of the Embargo Act under Thomas Jefferson
• Alliance with the French for assistance against Native Americans
• A failed attempt by loyalists to establish an American monarchy
CONCEPT
The War of 1812
10
Which of the following statements about the 1828 election is true?
• Jackson represented populist frustration with the political elite.
• Jackson's platform was based on strengthening tariffs and infrastructure.
• Jackson believed that liberty could best be supported by a powerful national
government.
• Jackson enjoyed popular support, but only won by two electoral votes.
CONCEPT
The Election of 1828 and the Rise of Andrew Jackson
11
Which of the following did many young women see as a positive aspect of working
in the Lowell mills?
• Working apart from the family with other young women created a sense of
independence and solidarity.
• Women were only expected to work 4-6 hours a day, giving them ample free time.
• There was a greater amount of leeway toward social norms in the mills than in the
women's families.
• Employers encouraged the formation of labor unions and negotiated win-win
contracts.
CONCEPT
Market Revolution and Economic Changes
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