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Foy Ch. 9 Test
Question | Answer |
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What plan was responsible for funding the Cumberland Road and the Erie Canal through tariffs? | American System |
You recently moved into land north of Missouri and you were told that you could not own slaves in that area. What law enforced this? | Missouri Compromise |
Who became the sixth President of the United States after his victory in the election of 1824? | John Quincy Adams |
You are transporting your goods from Baltimore, Maryland to Wheeling, Pennsylvania and you are excited to use the new road that was built by the national government. What is the name of this road? | Cumberland Road |
What did the United States fear would happen after Latin American countries declared their independence from Spain? | European countries would take control of the newly freed countries. |
What did the United States receive, thanks to the efforts of Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams? | The US received Florida from Spain. |
What was one conflict between Spain and the United States? | American settlers moving near the U.S.-Florida border |
What U.S. representative from Kentucky supported nationalism and the American System? | Henry Clay |
What state’s application for statehood caused conflicts in the region over the issue of slavery? | Missouri |
What border was created at the Convention of 1818? | America-Canada border |
Why did most Americans support the fight for independence in Latin America? | It reminded them of the American Revolution. |
What was unique about the election of 1824? | Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but did not win the electoral vote. |
How would the United States handle any attempt by a European power to colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere? | They would consider it a hostile act. |
What warning did the Monroe Doctrine give to European countries? | Not to become involved with the politics of the Americas |
In the Adams-Onís treaty, what would the United States have to do to receive Florida from Spain? | Give up claim to Texas |
For the past few years, the United States hasn’t been at war, the economy is booming and you are extremely proud to call yourself an American. What time period do you live in? | Era of Good Feelings |
You are more concerned about what is best for your area of the country than what is best for the country as a whole. What term could be used to describe your beliefs? | sectionalism |
You are walking alongside your mule on the bank as it pulls your flatboat with a rope. You are bringing your grain from Albany to Buffalo, New York. What means of transportation are you taking? | Erie Canal |
What did both the United States and British Canada want access to on the Great Lakes? | naval and fishing rights |
Why did the First Seminole War begin? | The US tried to capture Seminole Indian raiders in Florida. |