Era of Good Feelings and American Expansion Quiz

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Who was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

Empuor Napoleon

Thomas Jefferson (correct)

Lewis and Clark

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What was one of the main achievements of Lewis and Clark during their journey?

Inventing the cotton gin

Exploring the East Coast

Establishing a telegraph network

Crossing North America to reach the Pacific (correct)

Which individual played a significant role as a translator during the westward exploration?

Sacagawea (correct)

Empuor Napoleon

Thomas Jefferson

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What was one of the factors contributing to the popularity growth during the Era of Good Feelings?

High birth rate and low infant mortality Signup and view all the answers

Which invention made a significant impact during the Era of Good Feelings?

The cotton gin Signup and view all the answers

What concept emphasized domestic control and protection of the economy during the Era of Good Feelings?

"Economic Nationalism" Signup and view all the answers

What was the single most important proximate cause for expansion in the US during the mentioned period?

Cotton gin revolutionizing cotton production Signup and view all the answers

Which battle during the War of 1812 boosted Andrew Jackson's popularity due to a failed British frontal attack?

Battle of New Orleans Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the idea of nullifying federal tariffs during the Nullification Crisis?

John C. Calhoun Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the temperance reform mentioned in the text?

Prevent people from selling or making alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the Auburn Penitentiary System mentioned in the text?

Congregate system with group work and restricted communication Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant impact of the Erie Canal completed in 1825?

[promoted northern manufacturers to ship goods to eastern markets Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums in the 1820s?

Dorothea Dix Signup and view all the answers

Which abolitionist document called for slaves to revolt against their masters and argued that all men are created equal?

Walker's Appeal Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Texas forces and defeated Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution?

Sam Houston Signup and view all the answers

Which war resulted in the US acquiring California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas?

War with Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What was Henry Clay's compromise proposal for California?

Admit CA as a free state, create stringent fugitive slave laws Signup and view all the answers

Which compromise plan by Stephen Douglas successfully passed and maintained the balance between free and slave states?

Allow CA to decide on slavery issue through popular sovereignty, end domestic slave trade in DC Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wilmot Proviso propose regarding slavery?

'Involuntary Servitude' should be abolished everywhere Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nullification Crisis of 1832 involve?

'Tariff of 1828' dispute leading to troops sent to South Carolina Signup and view all the answers

'The Liberator' was an anti-slavery newspaper written by which abolitionist?

'William Lloyd Garrison' Signup and view all the answers

Which Mexican General tried to crush the Texas revolt and lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor?

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Signup and view all the answers