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Chapter 08 Self-Quiz 1
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According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River was controlled by
Congress, except that several states also claimed lands running to the Mississippi River.
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England until the United States forced the British to leave.
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the Indian nations.
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Spain and France.
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According to the 1790 census, about 3.9 million people lived in the United States in 1790. Roughly what percentage was enslaved?
Eighteen percent.
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Five percent.
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Thirty-three percent.
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Twenty-five percent.
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Most Americans in 1790 viewed slavery as
an immoral institution.
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an economically unsound practice, but they were uncertain about what to do with the large African population if it were freed.
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essential to the economy of the nation.
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justified because of the significant capital investment slaves represented.
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When George Washington became president in 1789,
most Americans had accepted the Constitution.
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North Carolina and Rhode Island had not ratified the Constitution.
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the capital was located in Philadelphia.
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most Americans were not concerned about the Constitution.
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In 1800, most Americans
knew little about the rest of the country beyond their own region.
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had access to a newspaper on a fairly regular basis.
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tended to believe in the value of work.
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All of the above.
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The states recommended approximately how many amendments to the Constitution?
10
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100
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200
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50
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Madison's goal in selecting amendments to be submitted to the states was designed to
make a few minor changes that would bring moderate Antifederalist support for the Constitution.
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humor the small states into accepting equal representation in the Senate.
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keep Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia in support of the new government.
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strengthen the central government and weaken the state governments.
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What was Hamilton's goal regarding the transfer of the states' war debts to the national government?
Give relief to over burdened taxpayers.
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Give the government a chance to start fresh without significant debt.
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Shift the debt to the states.
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Transfer loyalty of creditors to the central government.
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Since the Constitution did not mention such an entity as a national bank, the treasury secretary's recommendation is an example of what?
Loose interpretation of the Constitution.
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Strict interpretation of the Constitution.
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Usurpation of power by the executive branch of government.
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Violation of states' rights.
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Hamilton's financial plan created two distinct political groups. The Federalists favored his plan, and the __________ opposed it.
Republicans
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Antifederalists
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Democratic-Republicans
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Whigs
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The United States and Spain disagreed over which nation owned land west of the Appalachians. Their argument did not consider the
interests of France or England.
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Indians' claims to the territory.
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American settlers who had moved on to that land.
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All of the above.
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In the 1790s, settlers in the western portions of the states generally
expected the federal government to take care of the majority of their needs.
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looked forward to separate statehood so they could control their own destiny
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mistrusted the new federal government to protect their interests and often disregarded federal policy.
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paid their taxes, however reluctantly, because it was their duty to do so.
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In the election of 1796 the nation faced its first contested presidential election. The result was
not decided by popular majority vote.
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Adams, the Federalist, was elected president.
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Jefferson, the Democrat-Republican, was elected vice president.
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All of the above.
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John Adams' presidency was most defined by
The Whiskey Rebellion.
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A full-scale war with France after the XYZ affair.
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Peace and economic expansion.
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International tensions with France and domestic dissent.
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Which of the following best describes the status of slavery in the United States in the early 19th century?
Northern states began to eliminate slavery and southern states showed signs of limited opposition to the practice.
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All northern states had eliminated slavery and southern states all encouraged it.
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Both northern and southern states continued to rely on it.
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The United States urged other countries to abandon the slave trade.
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Alexander Hamilton believed that commerce was key to the new nation and debtors and creditors were inevitable.
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Despite owning slaves himself, Thomas Jefferson believed that the institution of slavery was unrepublican.
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Despite the fact that many northern states were gradually eliminating slavery, prejudicial ideas were common in the North.
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White settlers found that bargaining with Native Americans for land possession was a difficult proposition.
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During Washington's first term as president, he had to operate without a cabinet.
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