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

Question #1

In The Federalist, James Madison argued that:

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

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

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

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

Question #2

Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa were brothers who:

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

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

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

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

Question #3

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

A. Baltimore

B. Boston

C. New York

D. Philadelphia

Question #4

How did the market revolution affect the lives of artisans?

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

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

C. Most artisans became factory owners and prospered.

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

Question #5

Shays's Rebellion was significant because it demonstrated:

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

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

C. that land distribution policies were out of date.

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