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Modified New Nation

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Which of the following BEST explains why political parties formed in America.
To organize support for their views.
What was an effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?
People realized that the new government would not tolerate violence.
Which statement reflects the political views of Thomas Jefferson?
A strong federal government weakens state's rights.
How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?
Both seized American ships.
Which of the following is a example of judicial review?
The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.
Louisiana Purchase impacted
- Doubled the size of the nation.
-Increased knowledge of Native Americans.
-Increased knowledge of the plants, animals, maps of land.
-Moved the population westward.
-Lead to more emigration.
Indian Removal Act
Native Americans were forced to move from their lands in Georgia and Florida.
Worcester vs. Georgia
Court case ruled that Native Americans were a sovereign nation and had rights to their land. (Treaty). Andrew Jackson, "John Marshall has made his decision. Now let's see him enforce it!" Jackson doesn't follow the ruling, and proceeds to remove the Native Americans.
Trail of Tears
The long journey in which the Cherokees were marched from their land to Oklahoma Territory and about 1/4 of the Native Americans died. 2-4 thousand.
Seminole Wars
War between Native Americans and U.S. Soldiers; resulted in Seminoles being removed from their land to the west.
Why were Southerners opposed to the idea of increased tariffs?
-They relied on foreign trade and were fearful that trade relationship would be negatively impacted.
-Northerners aren't going to be impacted by the tariff nearly as much. Why? North is industry (manufacturing their own goods) selling their items, not buying imports like the South. Obviously, the south will pay more taxes!!!
Ways the United States benefited from the War of 1812?
-Borders were returned to pre-war definitions.
-The U.S. foreign stature grew (International Respect)
-National Pride increased.
-Gave the U.S. a National Identity-Patriotism
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