Shaping a New Republic - AP U.S. History
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Who was the leader of the Corps of Discovery?
Who was the leader of the Corps of Discovery?
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Meriwether Lewis. Jefferson's private secretary who led the western exploration.
Meriwether Lewis. Jefferson's private secretary who led the western exploration.
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Who was president during the Era of Good Feelings?
Who was president during the Era of Good Feelings?
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James Monroe. Period of reduced partisan conflict after War of 1812.
James Monroe. Period of reduced partisan conflict after War of 1812.
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Which economic policy did Jefferson favor?
Which economic policy did Jefferson favor?
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Agrarianism. Believed farming created virtuous citizens and economic independence.
Agrarianism. Believed farming created virtuous citizens and economic independence.
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What was the purpose of the Tallmadge Amendment?
What was the purpose of the Tallmadge Amendment?
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Proposed to limit slavery in Missouri. Would have gradually abolished slavery in Missouri territory.
Proposed to limit slavery in Missouri. Would have gradually abolished slavery in Missouri territory.
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Identify the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland.
Identify the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland.
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Strengthened federal power over state power. Established federal supremacy over state taxation of federal institutions.
Strengthened federal power over state power. Established federal supremacy over state taxation of federal institutions.
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What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1816?
What was the main purpose of the Tariff of 1816?
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Protect American industry from foreign competition. First protective tariff designed to help American manufacturers.
Protect American industry from foreign competition. First protective tariff designed to help American manufacturers.
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What did the Panic of 1819 highlight?
What did the Panic of 1819 highlight?
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Vulnerabilities in U.S. economy and banking system. First major economic depression revealed financial system weaknesses.
Vulnerabilities in U.S. economy and banking system. First major economic depression revealed financial system weaknesses.
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Identify the main focus of the American System.
Identify the main focus of the American System.
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Economic plan promoting industry and infrastructure. Henry Clay's vision for internal improvements and manufacturing.
Economic plan promoting industry and infrastructure. Henry Clay's vision for internal improvements and manufacturing.
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What was the impact of the Cotton Gin?
What was the impact of the Cotton Gin?
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Increased demand for slave labor in the South. Whitney's invention made cotton production profitable using slave labor.
Increased demand for slave labor in the South. Whitney's invention made cotton production profitable using slave labor.
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Which amendment is known for protecting states' rights?
Which amendment is known for protecting states' rights?
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Tenth Amendment. Reserved powers not delegated to federal government to states.
Tenth Amendment. Reserved powers not delegated to federal government to states.
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What did the Adams-Onís Treaty achieve?
What did the Adams-Onís Treaty achieve?
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U.S. acquired Florida from Spain. Also called Transcontinental Treaty, settled border disputes with Spain.
U.S. acquired Florida from Spain. Also called Transcontinental Treaty, settled border disputes with Spain.
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What was the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?
What was the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?
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Replace Embargo Act, resumed trade with all except Britain/France. Selective embargo strategy that proved equally ineffective.
Replace Embargo Act, resumed trade with all except Britain/France. Selective embargo strategy that proved equally ineffective.
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What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?
What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?
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Ended the War of 1812. Restored pre-war boundaries without resolving underlying causes.
Ended the War of 1812. Restored pre-war boundaries without resolving underlying causes.
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What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
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Boosted American nationalism post-War of 1812. Jackson's victory occurred after peace treaty was signed.
Boosted American nationalism post-War of 1812. Jackson's victory occurred after peace treaty was signed.
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Which event is known as the first peaceful transfer of power in U.S. history?
Which event is known as the first peaceful transfer of power in U.S. history?
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Election of 1800. Democratic transition from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans without violence.
Election of 1800. Democratic transition from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans without violence.
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What was the significance of the Erie Canal?
What was the significance of the Erie Canal?
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Facilitated trade between the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean. Revolutionary transportation link connecting eastern markets to western resources.
Facilitated trade between the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean. Revolutionary transportation link connecting eastern markets to western resources.
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Identify the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine.
Identify the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Prevent European colonization in the Americas. Asserted U.S. hemispheric influence and opposed European intervention.
Prevent European colonization in the Americas. Asserted U.S. hemispheric influence and opposed European intervention.
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What was the primary concern addressed in Washington's Farewell Address?
What was the primary concern addressed in Washington's Farewell Address?
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Warnings against political parties and foreign alliances. Established precedent of avoiding permanent foreign entanglements.
Warnings against political parties and foreign alliances. Established precedent of avoiding permanent foreign entanglements.
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Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
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Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay. Collaborative effort to promote Constitution ratification in New York.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay. Collaborative effort to promote Constitution ratification in New York.
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What did the Missouri Compromise establish?
What did the Missouri Compromise establish?
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Maintained balance between slave and free states. Missouri entered as slave state, Maine as free, preserving sectional balance.
Maintained balance between slave and free states. Missouri entered as slave state, Maine as free, preserving sectional balance.
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What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
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Status quo ante bellum (return to pre-war conditions). Neither side gained territory, but American nationalism increased.
Status quo ante bellum (return to pre-war conditions). Neither side gained territory, but American nationalism increased.
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What did the Hartford Convention propose?
What did the Hartford Convention propose?
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Amendments to the Constitution to limit federal power. New England Federalist opposition to War of 1812 and Republican policies.
Amendments to the Constitution to limit federal power. New England Federalist opposition to War of 1812 and Republican policies.
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Who was the Chief Justice during Marbury v. Madison?
Who was the Chief Justice during Marbury v. Madison?
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John Marshall. Federalist chief justice who expanded Supreme Court's constitutional role.
John Marshall. Federalist chief justice who expanded Supreme Court's constitutional role.
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What did the Embargo Act of 1807 aim to achieve?
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 aim to achieve?
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Prevent American ships from trading with foreign ports. Economic warfare strategy that backfired on American merchants.
Prevent American ships from trading with foreign ports. Economic warfare strategy that backfired on American merchants.
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What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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Explore and map the Louisiana Territory. Scientific and diplomatic mission to chart the western frontier.
Explore and map the Louisiana Territory. Scientific and diplomatic mission to chart the western frontier.
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Identify the significance of the Louisiana Purchase.
Identify the significance of the Louisiana Purchase.
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Doubled the size of the United States. Massive territorial expansion that facilitated westward migration.
Doubled the size of the United States. Massive territorial expansion that facilitated westward migration.
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Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
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James Madison. Father of the Constitution also authored first ten amendments.
James Madison. Father of the Constitution also authored first ten amendments.
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What was the XYZ Affair?
What was the XYZ Affair?
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Diplomatic incident between U.S. and France. French agents demanded bribes, leading to quasi-war tensions.
Diplomatic incident between U.S. and France. French agents demanded bribes, leading to quasi-war tensions.
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What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions argue?
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions argue?
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States could nullify federal laws. Democratic-Republican response to Federalist overreach with Alien and Sedition Acts.
States could nullify federal laws. Democratic-Republican response to Federalist overreach with Alien and Sedition Acts.
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Which principle was established by Marbury v. Madison?
Which principle was established by Marbury v. Madison?
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Judicial review. Supreme Court gained power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Judicial review. Supreme Court gained power to declare laws unconstitutional.
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