U.S. Political History from 1790 to 1898

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What was the significance of The Revolution of 1800?

It represented a shift in political ideology, from Federalism to Democratic-Republicanism

It Signaled the end of the Democratic-Republican party as a major force in United States’ politics

It re-affirmed the Universal Suffrage of all white men

It ushered in another term for President John Adams

All of the those mentioned were true and significant

Explanation

The Presidential Election of 1800, also called The Revolution of 1800, was important for a number of reasons. The only true answer choice here though is that it represented a shift from the Federalist Party to the Democratic - Republican Party. It was the beginning of the end for the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republicans would hold power for several years to come. The election was also notable for exposing one of the flaws of the original Constitution; Because Electors were instructed to cast their vote for two separate candidates the result was both Jefferson and Burr gaining the exact same number of votes. It took thirty-six polls before Jefferson was finally elected President, and Burr Vice-President. Following this election the Twelfth Amendment was passed to instruct electors to make a clear distinction between their choice for President and for Vice-President.

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What was the significance of The Revolution of 1800?

It represented a shift in political ideology, from Federalism to Democratic-Republicanism

It Signaled the end of the Democratic-Republican party as a major force in United States’ politics

It re-affirmed the Universal Suffrage of all white men

It ushered in another term for President John Adams

All of the those mentioned were true and significant

Explanation

The Presidential Election of 1800, also called The Revolution of 1800, was important for a number of reasons. The only true answer choice here though is that it represented a shift from the Federalist Party to the Democratic - Republican Party. It was the beginning of the end for the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republicans would hold power for several years to come. The election was also notable for exposing one of the flaws of the original Constitution; Because Electors were instructed to cast their vote for two separate candidates the result was both Jefferson and Burr gaining the exact same number of votes. It took thirty-six polls before Jefferson was finally elected President, and Burr Vice-President. Following this election the Twelfth Amendment was passed to instruct electors to make a clear distinction between their choice for President and for Vice-President.

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  1. One result of the Missouri Compromise was?

Missouri would be admitted as a slave state making more slave states than free in the union

All new states created by the Louisiana Purchase that were North of the Southern border of Missouri would be free states

Missouri was denied joining the Union as a slave state

The United States gained Missouri as a new territory

Missouri would be given to the Indian nations

Explanation

The Missouri Compromise stated that Missouri would be admitted as a slave state and Maine would be admitted as free in order to keep a balance between states. It also stated that new states admitted out of the Louisiana Purchase would be free if they were north of the Southern border of Missouri.

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  1. One result of the Missouri Compromise was?

Missouri would be admitted as a slave state making more slave states than free in the union

All new states created by the Louisiana Purchase that were North of the Southern border of Missouri would be free states

Missouri was denied joining the Union as a slave state

The United States gained Missouri as a new territory

Missouri would be given to the Indian nations

Explanation

The Missouri Compromise stated that Missouri would be admitted as a slave state and Maine would be admitted as free in order to keep a balance between states. It also stated that new states admitted out of the Louisiana Purchase would be free if they were north of the Southern border of Missouri.

5

Which of these was notan advantage that the North had over the South during the Civil War?

Superior military commanders

Greater industrialization

International recognition

National history and unity

Better Naval forces

Explanation

The North had many advantages over the South throughout the Civil War. Firstly, the North was a much more industrialized society, able to draw on a greater wealth of resources and factories to produce weaponry. Secondly, the North had a national history, unity, collective consciousness and all the institutions that go with these ideas already set up at the time of the outbreak of war—the South had to develop these on the fly. Thirdly, the South struggled to gain international recognition from any European nations because no European country wanted to be seen to support the institution of slavery. Finally, the North had a much more developed navy and this proved to be the difference in the Mississippi River campaign. One of the few advantages that the South had over the North was superior military commanders, like Robert E. Lee, and more than a few battles were won or lost based on this difference. Many historians believe that the South might have won the war on the strength of the Generals and military tactics alone were it not for the overwhelming economic advantages of the North and the dwindling supply of Southern soldiers.

6

Which President presided over the “Era of Good Feelings”?

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

John Quincy Adams

James Monroe

James K. Polk

Explanation

The “Era of Good Feelings” is the name given to the eight-year term of President James Monroe, from 1816-1824. The period of time was marked by an extensive geographic expansion of national territory and mostly sustained economic prosperity. It was also a period with little political maneuvering as the Democratic-Republican Party assumed almost complete control of government. Monroe even ran unopposed for election in 1820.

7

Which of the following factions of the Republican Party voted for Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, for President?

Mugwumps

Stalwarts

Half-Breeds

Grantians

Full-bred

Explanation

Interestingly, the Mugwumps were a faction of the Republican Party that voted Democrat (just for Cleveland). The reason being that the Mugwumps were firm believers in civil-service reform, and just didn’t quite think that Blane, the Half-Breed candidate, was up to the challenge.

8

Which President presided over the “Era of Good Feelings”?

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

John Quincy Adams

James Monroe

James K. Polk

Explanation

The “Era of Good Feelings” is the name given to the eight-year term of President James Monroe, from 1816-1824. The period of time was marked by an extensive geographic expansion of national territory and mostly sustained economic prosperity. It was also a period with little political maneuvering as the Democratic-Republican Party assumed almost complete control of government. Monroe even ran unopposed for election in 1820.

9

Which of the following factions of the Republican Party voted for Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, for President?

Mugwumps

Stalwarts

Half-Breeds

Grantians

Full-bred

Explanation

Interestingly, the Mugwumps were a faction of the Republican Party that voted Democrat (just for Cleveland). The reason being that the Mugwumps were firm believers in civil-service reform, and just didn’t quite think that Blane, the Half-Breed candidate, was up to the challenge.

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What was the significance of the Pendleton Act?

It stipulated that government jobs should be granted on the basis of merit.

It dramatically reduced the immigration quota for immigrants arriving from Southern Europe.

It made horizontal monopolies illegal in the United States.

It redirected government funds from the military to internal improvements.

It re-affirmed that vertical monopolies were legal in the United States.

Explanation

The Pendleton Act was issued in 1883. It stated that it was illegal and immoral to grant civil service jobs on the basis of political favor. According to the act, government jobs should be granted solely on the basis of individual merit.

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