Revolutionary Era Politics Quiz
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What was the central struggle during the Revolutionary era regarding the newly independent colonies?

  • The distribution of land and resources among the colonies
  • The negotiation of trade agreements with foreign nations
  • The control and governance of the newly independent colonies (correct)
  • The establishment of a centralized federal government

    • According to the Declaration of Independence, what view did it express regarding the power of governments?

  • Governments should be controlled by a wealthy elite class
  • Governments should have unlimited power to ensure stability
  • Governments derive their power from the consent of the governed (correct)
  • Governments should be based on a strict interpretation of religious texts

    • What were some of the political theories and practical politics debated during the Revolutionary era?

  • The role of religion in government and society
  • The extent of federal authority over states
  • The eligibility criteria for voting and political participation
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What was the theory behind excluding those who owned little property from political participation during the Revolutionary era?

    <p>It was believed that only property owners had a vested interest in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the view of Radical Patriots regarding democracy during the Revolutionary era?

    <p>They favored a direct democracy with universal suffrage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did slavery in the United States lead to cultural exchange between white Southerners and African slaves?

    <p>White Southerners adopted African cultural practices, while African slaves adopted European cultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique cultural forms did Antebellum African slaves create during slavery?

    <p>Slaves created a blend of African and European cultural forms, such as gospel music and quilting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Sundays significant for slaves during slavery?

    <p>Sundays were the only days slaves were allowed to rest and engage in their own cultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did conjurors play a role in slave culture during slavery?

    <p>Conjurors were respected figures who provided spiritual and medicinal guidance to slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shift occurred in American politics between 1820 and 1844?

    <p>The Democratic-Republican Party split into the Democratic and Whig parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Thomas Jefferson, and when was he inaugurated as president?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, inaugurated in 1801</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the composition of the judicial branch a major point of contention during Jefferson's presidency?

    <p>Federalist judges appointed by Adams were seen as threats to Jefferson's Democratic-Republican agenda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the 'midnight appointments' made by John Adams before Thomas Jefferson took office?

    <p>Appointments of judges and justices of the peace during the final days of Adams' presidency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What territories did James K. Polk decide to expand into when he came into office?

    <p>Oregon and California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in the 1830s was about to change everything in the United States after the Missouri Compromise?

    <p>The Nullification Crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did New York City establish a permanent police force?

    <p>1825</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What epidemic diseases were plagued American cities in the 19th century?

    <p>Yellow Fever and Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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