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Give several examples of political violence in the 1790s. How was this behavior different from what we expect in politics today?

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Which of the following encouraged the rise of political parties?

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A)   the overwhelming desire of the American public for such institutions
B)   campaigns by revolutionary leaders in favor of parties
C)   requirements set forth by the Constitution
D)   favorable social conditions, like broad suffrage and high literacy ratesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

What is semisubsistence farming? Describe and discuss it in terms of both its economic and social aspects. What attitude did most semisubsistence farmers take toward government?

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Question 4

In what ways did the Federalists and Republicans look back to the Revolution in their ideologies? In what ways did they look ahead to the nineteenth century?

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Why did the election of 1800 mark a milestone in the history of the United States? Describe the election, its outcome, and its significance.

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The election of 1800 marked a milestone in the history of the United States for several reasons. This election was the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another, and it solidified the two-party system that continues to shape American politics today.

The election of 1800 was a highly contentious and bitter campaign between the Federalist incumbent John Adams and the Democratic-Republican challenger Thomas Jefferson. The outcome of the election was a tie between Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr, leading to a prolonged and complicated process in the House of Representatives to determine the winner. Ultimately, Jefferson emerged as the victor, becoming the third President of the United States.

The significance of the election of 1800 was that it demonstrated the strength and stability of the young American republic. Despite the intense political divisions and fears of civil unrest, power was peacefully transferred from one party to another, setting a precedent for future transitions of power. Additionally, Jefferson's victory marked a shift in American politics away from the Federalist policies of Adams and towards the Democratic-Republican vision of limited government and states' rights.

Overall, the election of 1800 was a pivotal moment in American history, demonstrating the resilience of the democratic process and shaping the future direction of the nation.

Question 6

The second wave of settlers into frontier areas were typically

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A)   backwoods families.
B)   young easterners who married and started families.
C)   semisubsistence independent landowners.
D)   squatters who engaged in commercial agriculture.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

After organizing the government, the First Congress turned its attention to Alexander Hamilton's economic proposals and enacted all of them EXCEPT

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A)   a tariff.
B)   a national bank.
C)   a provision that the judiciary should decide the constitutionality of regulating the economy.
D)   a procedure whereby the national government could pay off both its own debt and the combined debt of the states.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 8

In the XYZ Affair,

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A)   England agreed to abandon the forts in the Northwest.
B)   French officials demanded a bribe to open negotiations with the United States.
C)   Adams broke with his party and sent a new peace commission to France.
D)   the United States agreed to end the unofficial naval war with France.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How did Federalists and Republicans differ on economic issues? Were economic issues the most important factors in the emergence of political parties in the 1790s?

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Question 10

One of the results of the presidential election of 1800 is that it

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A)   convinced both Federalists and Republicans that a two-party system was preferable.
B)   was won with no opposition candidate.
C)   brought Washington to office for a third term.
D)   brought the Republicans to office.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following made it possible for the United States to acquire the Louisiana Purchase?

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A)   War was looming in Europe.
B)   Napoleon had lost interest in Louisiana.
C)   The French needed the money.
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Discuss the major differences between the principles of the Federalists and the Republicans. How was each difference reflected in disputes over specific policies in the 1790s? Of the differences you note, which do you think was the most important, and why?

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Question 13

How did African Americans react to being excluded from political festivals and public jubilees?

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A)   They organized their own celebrations.
B)   They protested to attract media attention.
C)   They adopted an attitude of indifference to politics.
D)   They self-published poetry, slave narratives, and pamphlets.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What larger social pattern helps explain the clashes between whites and Indians on the Ohio frontier and, more specifically, their resort to both religious renewal movements and abusive consumption of increased quantities of alcohol?

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A)   Neither tribal villages nor backcountry villages felt any cultural or economic need for the other.
B)   Traditional cultural systems were breaking down, creating great cultural stress.
C)   Birth rates in both groups were rising sharply, imposing great pressures on the land.
D)   Both groups had abandoned their religious roots and rejected calls to return to traditional beliefs.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

When he entered office, Jefferson's initial policy proposals sought to

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A)   counter British and Spanish threats to national security.
B)   establish control over the judiciary.
C)   slash federal spending and the national debt.
D)   repeal Hamilton's bank and tariff acts.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which president was the first to be inaugurated in Washington,D. C.?

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A)   John Adams
B)   Thomas Jefferson
C)   James Madison
D)   James MonroeE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Thomas Jefferson was succeeded by the experienced _______, who had served as Jefferson's secretary of state.

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James Madison

Question 18

How did political festivals help democratize the conduct of politics?

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A)   by providing prime occasions for the local party leaders to speak
B)   by educating the electorate
C)   by building camaraderie through the singing of patriotic songs
D)   by inviting everyoneE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

According to the doctrine established in the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, the

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A)   high court could rule on the constitutionality of federal laws.
B)   high court could compel public officials to perform their duties.
C)   executive branch must defer to the rulings of the legislative branch.
D)   judicial branch should defer to the wishes of the legislative branch.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of these contributed to the emergence of true popular political parties in the U.S.?

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A)   Because of widespread property ownership, the nation had a broad suffrage.
B)   Politicians had to offer a program attractive to a broad voter public.
C)   Political parties became the means by which a large electorate made its feelings known.
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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