California State University, Long Beach » History » History 172 - Early United States History » Summer 2019

Question #1

In The Federalist, James Madison argued that:

A. church and state must be linked in order to encourage republican virtue.

B. it was essential that slavery be abolished for liberty to flourish.

C. to be a republic, a country must be geographically small.

D. the large size of the United States was a source of political stability.

Question #2

Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa were brothers who:

A. were chiefs of adjacent tribes, the Shawnee and the Seneca.

B. fought beside Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.

C. preached a militant message to Native Americans early in the 19th century.

D. differed on whether Indians or whites were more at fault for Native American problems.

Question #3

The Erie Canal gave which city primacy over competing ports in accessing trade with the Northwest?

A. Boston

B. New York

C. Philadelphia

D. Baltimore

Question #4

How did the market revolution affect the lives of artisans?

A. Their lives changed little, because the economy allowed for plenty of room for craftsmen.

B. Gathered in factories, they faced constant supervision and the breakdown of craftmanship into specialized tasks.

C. New competition created opportunities for the specialized skills of artisans.

D. Most artisans became factory owners and prospered.

Question #5

Shays's Rebellion was significant because it demonstrated:

A. controversies over the emancipation of slaves could turn violent.

B. to some influential Americans the need for a stronger central government.

C. that Congress's attempts to pass pro-debtor laws were unpopular with farmers.

D. that land distribution policies were out of date.