Era 4 Consequences and American Wealth

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Who financed Robert Fulton's development of the non-exploding steam boat?

George Washington
Robert Livingston (correct)
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson

What was the primary goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

To increase shipping in New England
To end impressment and restrict American trade (correct)
To support American manufacturing
To promote trade with Britain

What was a direct consequence of the Embargo Act on New England?

A rise in shipbuilding activities
A boost in agricultural exports
Shift towards manufacturing or westward migration (correct)
Increased reliance on international trade

What event influenced the signing of the Embargo Act by President Jefferson?

The Chesapeake Incident (B) Signup and view all the answers

What legislation replaced the Embargo Act in 1809?

Nonintercourse Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant agreement was negotiated in April of 1817 concerning the Great Lakes?

The Ruen-Bagot Agreement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What historic voting requirement was abolished first by a New England state?

The requirement to be a landowner (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who led the force that stopped the advance in the context provided?

Wade Hampton (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable result of the expansion of the western frontier in the 1820s?

Migration of young white men without property (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common fate for leaders of slave revolts according to the information provided?

Killed by firing squad or beheaded (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which naval hero is associated with The Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812?

Olive Hazard Perry (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group largely opposed President Madison's declaration for war against Great Britain?

New England states (A) Signup and view all the answers

What major innovation was introduced regarding suffrage in the 1820s?

Universal male suffrage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Federalist Party by the electoral vote of 1816?

Its candidate was not even nominated. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened on September 11 during the War of 1812?

The arrival of British forces to fight (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the right to vote change after the establishment of the United States as an independent nation?

States were given authority to determine voting eligibility. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was perceived as 'unpatriotic' during the Hartford Convention?

Negotiations with the British (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence for Native Americans following the War of 1812?

Loss of power and land (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the voting requirements during colonial times?

Being a landowner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1816 contributed to westward migration from New England to the Midwest?

The Year Without Summer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one result of the Battle of New Orleans?

Andrew Jackson became a national hero (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Herrenvolk Democracy?

A system where only a specific ethnic group has governmental power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of Andrew Jackson's extensive use of the veto?

It led to the formation of the Whig Party. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Nullification Crisis?

He considered nullification as treason. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

To relocate Native Americans to Oklahoma. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What event did Nat Turner's rebellion in 1831 lead to regarding slavery discussions?

Debates in the Virginia legislature about slavery. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of Jacksonian Democracy?

It excluded women and minority groups. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jackson veto concerning the Second National Bank?

The renewal of its charter. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the underground railroad's purpose, starting in 1838?

To help slaves escape to freedom. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 establish regarding future slave states?

They would be established below the southern boundary of Missouri. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome of the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819?

It established a permanent western border with Spanish territory. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who led the movement of non-Catholic, slave-owning families into Mexican territory?

Stephen Austin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the Era of Good Feelings during James Monroe's presidency?

A sense of nationalism and temporary peace. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the empresarios in Mexico?

To bring families to settle in northern Mexico. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is known as the 'firebell in the night' among historians?

The entry of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the southern states respond to the limitation of property in the Great American Desert as per the Missouri Compromise?

They accepted it as a temporary solution. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of recognizing Mexico's independence in 1822 on the Adams-Onís Treaty?

It rendered the treaty null and void. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Macon's Bill #2?

To resume trade with France and Britain if they ceased interference. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which region was primarily focused on cash crop farming due to its longer growing season?

Deep South (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

It doubled the size of the United States and secured land from France. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Erie Canal affect the Old Northwest region?

It made the Old Northwest the fastest growing region in the country. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Fletcher v. Peck signify in terms of contract law?

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of contracts regardless of how they were obtained. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the War Hawks' desire for war?

To secure land on the frontier. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of agriculture was common in the Mid Atlantic region?

Family farming supplemented seed milling. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the Essex Junto's actions?

They reopened American shipping to all except France and Britain. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Robert Fulton

An inventor who successfully applied steam power to propel boats in 1807, building the Clermont, a boat that made regular trips upstream.

Capitalism

An economic system where individuals invest money (capital) in businesses, hoping to make a profit.

Chesapeake Incident

A major event in 1807 that saw British ships attack an American ship, seizing American sailors, sparking American nationalism.

Embargo Act

A law passed in 1807 by the U.S. Congress, signed by President Thomas Jefferson, that attempted to stop all American trade with other countries, aiming to force Britain and France to stop harassing American ships.