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UNIT 6 DIRECT STUDY GUIDE - THE EARLY REPUBLIC

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“As to the unbounded region west of the Mississippi, it is . . . a wilderness through which wander numerous tribes of Indians. And when we consider the present extent of the United States, and that not one sixteenth part of its territory is yet under occupation, the advantage of the acquisition . . . appears too distant and remote to strike the mind of a sober politician.” —Alexander Hamilton, the New York Evening Post, July 5, 1803
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“Charles A. Cerami, author of Jefferson’s Great Gamble, agrees . . . [that] ‘If we had not made this purchase, it would have pinched off the possibility of our becoming a continental power. . . . That, in turn, would have meant our ideas on freedom and democracy would have carried less weight with the rest of the world.’” —Joseph A. Harriss, “How the Louisiana Purchase Changed the World,” Smithsonian Magazine, April 2003
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“You recollect that the time the Delawares lived near the white people (Americans) and satisfied with the promises of friendship and remained in security, yet one of their towns was surprised and the men, women and children murdered.” —Tecumseh, August 20, 1810
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“Pardon me for repeating what from my long knowledge of the Indians, I am induced [persuaded] to believe is with them almost a general rule, . . . never to let an opportunity pass. of revenging the injuries they think they have received from the Whites when it can be done with impunity [freedom from punishment].” —William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, August 22, 1810
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“The dominant spirit, however, that haunts this enchanted region . . . is the apparition [spirit] . . . on horseback without a head. It is said by some to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper, whose head had been carried away by a cannon-ball . . . during the revolutionary war; and who is ever and anon [now and then] seen . . . hurrying along in the gloom of night, as if on the wings of the wind.” —from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Washington Irving, 1820
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“His [Natty Bumppo's] face was skinny and thin almost to emaciation [illness]; but yet it bore no signs of disease—on the contrary, it had every indication of the most robust and enduring health. . . . A kind of coat, made of dressed deer-skin, with the hair on, was belted close to his lank body by a girdle of colored worsted [yarn made from wool]. On his feet were deer-skin moccasins . . . and his limbs were guarded with long leggings of the same material as the moccasins.” —from The Pioneers, James Fenimore Cooper, 1823
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Why did some leaders, such as Madison and Jefferson, oppose the creation of a national bank?
They believed that a national bank would make trade between the states more difficult.
They thought that a national bank would make it impossible for states to maintain their independence.
They argued that the Constitution did not directly give Congress the power to create a national bank.
They were concerned that a national bank would mainly benefit small shopkeepers and farmers.
How did President George Washington handle the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794?
He asked Congress to lower the whiskey tax.
He sent federal troops to stop the rebellion.
He met with angry farmers.
He let the governor of Pennsylvania deal with the situation.
When settlers in the Northwest Territory ignored Native American treaties, George Washington
seized settlers’ land and returned it to native peoples.
attempted to renegotiate some treaties.
used force against Native Americans to restore order.
raised taxes on settlers to punish them for violating treaties.
Why did Southern states oppose Hamilton’s plan to pay off wartime debt?
Many Southern states had already paid off their debt.
Few Southerners had fought in the American Revolution.
The Southern states were in the midst of a depression.
Southerners strongly resented Northern hostility toward slavery.
President Washington responded to the British and French war in 1793 by allowing
Americans to fight for France.
French warships in American ports.
Americans to fight for Britain.
diplomatic relations with both countries.
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against the establishment of
a federal court system
a national bank
political parties
income taxes
Whom did Democratic-Republicans believe should run the federal government?
all white citizens
all educated citizens
educated white male citizens
white male citizens
As president, Thomas Jefferson carried out his idea of strengthening the nation by
appointing many judges to the nation’s courts.
hiring hundreds of people to work in the federal government.
finding funds to build up the nation’s military forces.
reducing the amount of taxes the federal government collected
Which of the following led directly to the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798?
Native Americans' demand of payment for lands in the Northwest Territory
citizens' anger over foreign attempts to influence the American government
armed mobs in Pennsylvania attacking tax collectors and burning buildings
President Adams's postponement of negotiations regarding a dispute with France
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
opposed the principle of states’ rights.
supported increased tariffs.
claimed states could nullify federal laws.
supported a strong national government
Which statement about the election of 1800 is accurate?
The Electoral College system needed changing
Americans supported Federalist ideals.
Direct campaigning is effective.
Personal attacks are improper in a campaign.
How did President Jefferson try to prevent Federalist judges from gaining too much power?
by asking the Supreme Court if presidential appointments to the courts were constitutional
by choosing hundreds of judges to replace those appointed by the Adams administration
by preventing people appointed as judges by the Adams administration from receiving their commissions
by making the secretary of state deliver commissions withheld by the Adams administration
How did the French gain control of the Louisiana Territory in 1802?
In a secret agreement, Native Americans promised peace under French rule.
Native Americans there preferred French rule and helped France battle Spain.
In a secret agreement, the French acquired it as a transfer from Spain.
Napoleon Bonaparte sent troops to take the area from Spain by force.
What did the French gain from selling the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
freedom from oversees colonies
Saint-Domingue in exchange
alliance with the United States
needed funds
How did Thomas Jefferson determine that he had authority to buy the Louisiana Territory?
He met with French and American leaders to ensure that the sale of the land was properly authorized.
He claimed that the government’s treaty-making powers included the right to buy new land.
He claimed that negotiations with the French and with Native Americans gave the United States this right.
He met with British authorities and American leaders to seek authorization for the purchase.
Lewis and Clark were sent into the Louisiana Territory primarily to
explore and map the region.
search for gold and silver.
force Spanish settlers to leave.
buy the land from Native Americans.
Zebulon Pike’s explorations provided settlers with information about
the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and part of the Rio Grande.
the people, animals, and plants as far west as the Pacific Ocean.
Native American nations that lived in the Great Lakes region.
navigable water routes through the Ohio Valley.
What was one role Sacagawea played that ensured the Lewis and Clark expedition succeeded?
cook
scientist
interpreter
travel guide
What is the best summary of Hamilton’s prediction regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
The U.S. paid too much for the land.
Settling the land will strengthen the nation.
It will make the United States richer.
The chance of settling the land is low.
In this excerpt, Hamilton seems especially concerned about what in the new territory?
the presence of Native Americans
the high cost of transportation
the lack of transportation routes
the scarcity of natural resources
Cerami’s central argument is that the Louisiana Purchase
prevented the United States from living up to its ideals.
was unfair to the region’s Native Americans.
gave average Americans a chance to own land.
allowed the United States to become a world power.
Based on the excerpt, with which of these statements would Cerami most likely agree?
Jefferson should not have purchased the Louisiana Territory because the Constitution did not authorize him to do so.
French and Spanish settlers in Louisiana should not have been given U.S. citizenship.
The Louisiana Purchase placed too great of a financial strain on the young nation.
Settling the new territory helped the U.S. become more self-sufficient and thus stronger.
Why did Tripoli declare war on the United States in 1801?
The United States interfered with the internal affairs of the government of Tripoli.
The United States refused to pay to keep pirates from seizing American merchant ships.
The United States refused to let merchant ships from Tripoli dock in American ports.
The United States continued to trade with Britain and France, who was fighting with Tripoli.
Why did Congress pass the Embargo Act of 1807?
France demanded that the United States stop trading with Great Britain.
Barbary pirates imprisoned a crew of American sailors.
Great Britain refused to stop the impressment of American citizens.
Cheap imported goods were putting American manufacturers out of business.
At the beginning of James Madison’s presidency, the United States teetered on the verge of war with either
Britain or France.
Britain or Spain.
Tripoli or Spain.
Spain or France.
Which event in the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write his poem “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
the American victory in the Battle of Lake Champlain
the British attack on the Capitol and the president’s mansion in Washington, D.C.
the British defeat of French commander Napoleon
the American defense of Fort Henry and the city of Baltimore
Which of the following was a result of the Battle of New Orleans?
It proved that the United States could achieve a quick victory over Britain.
It convinced Britain that the war with the United States was too costly to pursue.
It increased national pride and made Andrew Jackson a hero.
It led Britain to reconsider its alliance with Native Americans.
Which of the following was a significant effect of the War of 1812?
The U.S. Constitution was amended to stop further wars from being fought on American soil.
Canada threw off British rule and became a completely independent nation.
All lands west of the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast became part of the United States.
The United States gained international respect as a successful young nation.
In this excerpt, Native American leader Tecumseh describes white Americans as
brave and respectable
reliable and honest
greedy and ignorant
deceitful and violent
Based on the excerpt, which of the following most accurately states Tecumseh’s beliefs?
Native Americans have reason to fear that they will be treated harshly by white settlers.
White settlers and Native Americans should be willing to live together peacefully.
White settlers should be responsible for protecting Native Americans.
Native groups or individuals have the right to sell their land to white settlers.
In this letter, Harrison describes his views of Native Americans on the western frontier. Harrison
argues that Native Americans are justifiably angry with white settlers.
claims that Native Americans will hurt whites whenever they can do so.
admits that whites have treated Native Americans unfairly.
urges the U.S. government to honor its treaties with Native Americans.
Based on this passage, with which of the following federal points of view do you think Harrison would agree?
Native Americans will become less hostile as more white settlers move west.
Native Americans are a clear and present danger to white settlers in the West.
Native American safety should be the priority of the U.S. government.
Native American groups should be free to practice their cultures and religions.
Why did the Industrial Revolution in the United States begin in New England?
Cotton was more plentiful there than elsewhere and most industries were based on it.
Rivers and streams in New England offered the waterpower needed to run factory machinery.
People in New England were generally better educated than people elsewhere in the nation.
New England laws favored establishing corporations more than elsewhere in the nation.
In a free enterprise system that developed in the new nation, investors played a role in
funding new businesses.
deciding who could own property.
assigning work to people.
limiting where people work.
What was one result of the invention of the cotton gin?
It sparked increased industrialization in Southern states.
It made factory work even more dangerous for unskilled workers.
It paved the way for the growth of corporations in the Northeast.
It tied the Southern economy even more closely to agriculture.
What effect did farming in the West have on newer American cities such as Pittsburgh and Cincinnati?
The cities grew quickly as farmers shipped more products by river.
Urban growth was discouraged because farmland was considered more valuable.
Farmers’ increasing political power led to a shift toward Federalist policy in the cities.
The populations of these cities declined as people moved west to farm.
What was an effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?
The population of New England states increased dramatically.
Prices increased for agricultural goods in the Northeast and South.
Economic ties between the industrial east and agricultural west were strengthened.
Railroads immediately reduced the rates they charged to ship goods.
In the late 1700s, the main southern road for settlers traveling from eastern states to the West was the
National Highway
Wilderness Road
Santa Fe Trail
Cumberland Turnpike
Henry Clay’s American system called for
lower tariffs to promote imported goods.
laws to prohibit child labor.
higher tariffs to promote U.S. goods.
a minimum wage for factory workers.
In the early 1800s, geography, economics, and history began to divide the United States into regions. The term that describes the growing differences in the goals and interests of different parts of the country is
nullification
nationalism
imperialism
sectionalism
Supreme Court rulings such as Fletcher v. Peck and McCulloch v. Maryland supported the
principles of judicial review of any law passed by Congress.
powers of the national government over individual state governments.
argument that congressional powers were limited to those enumerated in the Constitution.
right of states to overturn federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
The Tariff of 1816 raised taxes on imported goods so that
manufacturing in the South could catch up to Northern manufacturing.
innovators would promote improvements to American factories.
British businesses would rely more on raw materials from America.
American businesses could compete with British manufacturing.
The Adams-Onís Treaty
gave control of Florida to the United States.
ended American claims to territory in Oregon.
established a firm border between Canada and the United States.
recognized French sovereignty over Texas.
How were enslaved people influencing American culture by the early 1800s?
Painters imitated techniques used by enslaved people to create works of art.
Architects blended classical building styles with traditional African styles.
Musicians blended European music with African instruments.
Writers wrote realistic tales based on the daily lives of enslaved people.
What aspect of the New England rural wilderness is emphasized in this passage?
the people’s fears about recurring war
the frequent sightings of soldiers
the dangers of traveling at night
the beauty of the natural setting
What part of American history does Irving draw on to create the headless horseman?
the American War for Independence
the Louisiana Purchase
the War of 1812
the Missouri Compromise
Cooper’s introduction of the character of pioneer Natty Bumppo suggests that pioneers
are tough and practical.
must rely on help from Native Americans.
are ill-prepared to survive in the West.
are comical and pitiful.
What does Bumppo’s appearance most strongly suggest about pioneer life on the frontier?
Pioneers used whatever resources they could find to survive.
Pioneers rejected many Native American fashions and customs.
Pioneers preferred clothes made of deerskin to clothes made from cotton.
Pioneers were not as healthy as people living in cities.
How did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison view the events shown in the chart?
examples of government protection
examples of government tyranny
laws states should nullify
laws states should enforce
How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to the growth of the United States?
It nearly doubled the size of the country.
It prompted thousands of settlers to move west.
It gave the United States control of the Ohio River.
It drove the Spanish out of North America.