Question 1
The theory of nullification is based on the principle that:
a majority of states may declare a law null and void.
the Supreme Court may declare legislation unconstitutional.
the U.S. Congress may declare a state law unconstitutional.
individual states may declare federal law null and void.
Question 2
Gibbons v. Ogden and Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge both centered on what issue?
States' rights
Monopolies
Western expansion
The Bank of the United States
Question 3
Which city probably benefited the most from the Erie Canal?
New York
Philadelphia
Albany
Buffalo
Question 4
Those who accused John Quincy Adams of a "corrupt bargain" maintained that he:
had lied to the Congressional election panel.
accepted bribes during his presidency.
unethically worked with Clay to secure the presidency.
bribed Congressmen during his presidency.
Question 5
The Nullification Crises was ended by the Tariff Act of 1833. Who was the author of this piece of legislation?
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
Martin Van Buren
John C. Calhoun
Question 6
Vice president Martin Van Buren won the election of 1836 due to:
the publically accepted belief that the Whig party had caused the Panic of 1837.
the failure of the Whig party to unite behind one single candidate.
the growing unpopularity of Jackson.
his stance on Indian removal.
Question 7
Between 1800 and 1860, the nature of the middle class family changed because of the decline in the:
size of farms.
rate of births.
number of abortions.
average family income.
Question 8
The best known novels of James Fenimore Cooper centered on the theme of:
industrialization.
abolition.
western expansion.
religion.
Question 9
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the Second Great Awakening?
Businessmen used its ideals to encourage worker responsibility.
It had its greatest success initially in New England.
It stressed salvation attained through personal faith.
It was more democratic and energetic than earlier religious practices.
Question 10
Who resigned as vice president and gave up his presidential aspirations because he was a proponent of the "Nullification Doctrine"?
John C. Calhoun
Martin Van Buren
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Question 11
During the 1820 and 1830s a distinct American culture began to emerge. What philosophies, artists, and artistic works contributed to this culture? What were the uniquely American themes explored within these works?
Question 12
Describe Andrew Jackson's war with the Second Bank of the United States. Be sure to include key people, events, and effects within your response.
Question 13
Andrew Jackson's presidency was termed the "Age of the Common Man." However, a famous political cartoon of the era terms Jackson, "King Andrew the First." Jackson's presidency has been viewed by some as the "Age of the Common Man", while others argue that his style of government was decidedly undemocratic and certainly not in favor of the common man. Which argument do you believe is more accurate and why?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.