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An effect of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was that

A
the United States nearly doubled in size.
B
the practice of slavery spread to the North.
C
explorers searched for a water route across the continent.
D
conflict increased between settlers and American Indians.
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During the 1828 campaign, Andrew Jackson became the first candidate to

A
promise better times if he was elected.
B
appeal directly to other politicians for support.
C
praise his opponent’s accomplishments.
D
appeal directly to the voters for support.
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Which of the following best describes how Indigenous power was affected by the War of 1812?

A
It was reinforced.
B
It was untouched.
C
It was slightly weakened.
D
It was nearly destroyed.
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In the 1700s, James Watt caused a revolution in transportation by improving

A
the spinning mill.
B
the steam engine.
C
road construction.
D
railroad cars.
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At the beginning of the nineteenth century, what was the primary means for transporting goods?

A
canals
B
railroads
C
roads
D
rivers
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What was one result of the Second Great Awakening?

A
Religion remained separate from social issues.
B
Reform movements developed and took hold.
C
The Quakers were condemned for their views.
D
The abolition movement was denounced as sinful.
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How did the foreign relations scandal known as “the XYZ Affair” affect politics in the United States?

A
Democratic-Republicans and Federalists united in support of France.
B
Democratic-Republicans and Federalists united to oppose France.
C
Federalist distrust of Democratic-Republicans increased.
D
Democratic-Republican distrust of immigrant voters increased.
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What made it difficult for early United States leaders to maintain neutrality during conflicts between France and Great Britain?

A
The United States’ national bank had investments in France.
B
The United States’ national bank had investments in Great Britain.
C
Each nation urged the United States to halt trade with the other.
D
Neither nation wanted to trade with the United States.
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What was one effect of the Second Great Awakening on religion in the United States?

A
Church attendance greatly increased across the country.
B
Most people joined utopian communities to improve society.
C
The Baptist and Methodist churches were founded.
D
African Americans converted to Catholicism.
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Why did Alexander Hamilton believe that the national bank was constitutional?

A
He believed in express powers and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
B
The Constitution states that a government should have all the powers to carry out its duties, and the national bank was necessary.
C
He thought the Constitution was a weak document that couldn’t address the needs of the government.
D
The Constitution mentioned the possible need for a bank.
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Which of the following best describes farming in the United States by 1850?

A
By 1850, farming had become more productive and less difficult.
B
By 1850, farming had become less productive and more difficult.
C
By 1850, farming was centered exclusively in the South.
D
By 1850, farming was centered exclusively in the Midwest.
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What was one significant result of the war of 1812?

A
the US government learned that they needed to focus on fighting Indigenous people
B
the US military gained respect among European nations
C
the US economy began to slow and enter a recession
D
the US government began to claim control of other British colonies

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