Question 1

Why would you consider George Washington the "precedent president"?

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Washington established many examples for presidential action because he was our first president.

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James Madison advised Washington as a member of his cabinet to do so.

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Washington was a strict military leader and forced the country to follow his lead.

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Washington only followed what the Constitution said he could do as chief executive.

Question 2

Why did the Federalists under John Adams's leadership lose the Election of 1800?

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The Sedition Act violated citizens constitutional right to free speech.

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The stock market crashed as a result of purchasing the Louisiana Territory.

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George Washington's death pushed citizens away from the Federalist Party.

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Thomas Jefferson convinced John Adams to declare war on France.

Question 3

How did Thomas Jefferson expand the power of the president?

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He purchased the Louisiana Territory from France without Congressional approval.

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He established the Federal Reserve by listening to Alexander Hamilton.

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He established a three term limit for the president.

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He created the judicial system of the United States.

Question 4

Although the War of 1812 was essentially a stalemate, what significant development occurred as a result of the war with Britain?

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A sense of national unity and pride

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The victory resulted in strong support for the Federalist Party.

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The British were officially removed from North America.

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The U.S. annexed the Florida Territory.

Question 5

How would you summarize the Monroe Doctrine?

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"Stay out of our turf, Europe!"

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"We declare independence!"

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"We should free the slaves"

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"We don't want to fight anymore!"

Question 6

Why is the time of Andrew Jackson known as "Jacksonian Democracy"?

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Universal male suffrage was established in America.

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South Carolina seceded from the United States to form the Palmetto Republic.

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Voting rights expanded to men, women, and minorities.

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The two-party system as we know it today was destroyed by President Jackson.

Question 7

Why would a protective tariff be included in Henry Clay's American System?

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The price of foreign goods would increase making American made products more appealing to consumers.

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The American System's purpose to conquer Canada through a complex system of taxes.

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The revenue from the tax dollars would be enough to protect American borders.

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Support for the tariff would finally expose the fake news media.

Question 8

How did the Second Great Awakening contribute to social reforms within the United States?

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Increase in personal religious participation gave more people a sense of moral purpose.

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It had no impact on social reforms.

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The economic boom from the Awakening resulted in more funds for social movements.

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Social reforms are rooted in a system of political beliefs.

Question 9

How did slave rebellions like the one led by Nat Turner politically divide the North and South?

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The South favored stricter slave laws for protection while the North increasingly pushed for abolition.

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News of Nat Turner's rebellion in the South never made it to the North because of censorship in the South.

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To prevent further violence, the North and South agreed to abolish slavery.

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Slave rebellions were small and had little impact on the political landscape of the country.

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