In the immediate aftermath of the War of 1812 there was a distinct __________ sentiment among the people and politicians.
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Which of the following statements describes James Madison's second term as president?
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The national bank, federal tariffs, and federally financed internal improvements of the early nineteenth century were all part of a national economic plan called the "American System."
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When it was established by Congress, the Second Bank of the United States was
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The election of 1828 saw many personal insults levied against the candidates.
True False
The United States experienced a period of economic prosperity in the years after the War of 1812.
True False
The Monroe Doctrine had no standing in international law.
True False
John Quincy Adams displayed superb political skills during his term as president.
True False
Henry Clay argued that high tariffs on imported goods were necessary to keep consumer process low.
True False
The Bank of the United States quickly ended the panic of 1819 by making credit more easily available.
True False
The Missouri Compromise was almost undone when Missouri put into its constitution a provision excluding free blacks and mulattoes.
True False
Four presidential candidates received electoral votes in 1824.
True False
Which of the following statements correctly describes the result of Congress's passage of the Tariff of 1816?
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The "Era of Good Feelings" was marked by peace and prosperity.
True False
As a territory, Missouri had not allowed slavery.
True False
Internal improvements such as the National Road were largely financed by the federal government.
True False
Support for the Tariff of 1816 came primarily from the South.
True False
In the first half of the nineteenth century, economic nationalism was characterized by support for
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The Transcontinental Treaty gave Florida to the United States and clarified the western boundary of the nation.
True False
At the end of his second term President James Madison vetoed a bill for federal expenditures on internal improvements because the Constitution did not specifically authorize such spending.
True False