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What did Missouri do that showed they were divided between both sides of the war?What happened to many families during the Civil War, especially in border states?What weapons caused the most damage in the war?What % of southern males fought in the war?Eli Whitney is significant because he invented the cotton gin. the spinning wheel. the iron-tipped plow. the repeating rifle. the steam engine.Which of the following is an accurate description of George Washington's style of presidential leadership? He deferred to Congress on domestic issues, spoke publicly only on foreign relations and military affairs, and sought a wide range of opinions. He took a prominent role in guiding national opinion, saw himself as a creator of the legislative agenda, and fought bitterly with Congress over his initial domestic program. He surrounded himself with loyal Federalists, deferred to Alexander Hamilton on all issues, and preferred a merely ceremonial role in national affairs. He barnstormed the country giving as many as four speeches in one day, in order to generate support for his program. He enjoyed the trappings of great power, strove to enhance the authority of the presidency, and conferred only with his vice president on most issues.Who was involved in the raid at Harpers ferryWhich issue led to the development of political coalitions during Washington's first term? Hamilton's financial program The creation of the federal court system Interference with American shipping by France and Britain Washington's successor The disputed election of 1792How did the United States government respond to France's declaration of war on Britain in 1793? It declared war against France. It proclaimed neutrality. It reaffirmed the 1778 Franco-American alliance. It seized the western forts occupied by Britain. It declared war against Britain.Which of the following was a British practice that damaged Anglo-American relations during the Washington administration? It confiscated foreign ships trading with the French Caribbean islands. It forced American sailors to serve in the British navy. It built new forts on American soil. Canada's royal governor gave an inflammatory speech denying U.S. claims north of the Ohio River. All of these choicesIn the late eighteenth century, what did many Americans think about political parties? Political parties were necessary instruments for identifying and mobilizing public opinion. Political parties were factions and inherently corrupt. Political parties could function as the practical embodiment of different social classes and regions. Political parties would provide stability and a sense of tradition to a system that otherwise would unravel at the seams. Political parties were an essential part of the great tradition of English democracy to which Americans were heirs.Where did the first significant internal challenge to the authority of the new federal government occur? Virginia Pennsylvania Massachusetts Louisiana VermontBeginning in the late 1790s, which of the following events helped to shape the treatment of African Americans? The rise of a widespread abolitionist movement in Virginia The bloody slave revolt on Saint Domingue and the abortive slave insurrection in Virginia The formation of political parties Congress's attempts to abolish slavery All of these choicesWho was chosen to lead the army of the southern states after they left the union.Who took the lead in establishing the Washington administration's domestic priorities? Alexander Hamilton George Washington John Marshall Thomas Jefferson John AdamsWhich of the following was one of the ways the American Revolution affected African-Americans? States throughout the nation abolished slavery. The new Constitution of the United States abolished slavery effective 1809. Washington and Jefferson freed their slaves to set an example. Most northern states took steps to weaken the institution of slavery and phase it out, while no state south of Pennsylvania abolished slavery. African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote.How could the American army in the early years of the War for Independence be characterized? It was a well-trained army with a strong tradition of bravery under fire. It was not trained to fight pitched battles against professional armies. It was buoyed by a string of exhilarating victories. It was uncoordinated because of the influence of foreign troops who did not speak English. It was floundering because of a lack of effective or respected leaders.What did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate? that Americans faced a serious challenge from alcoholism. that the young government had still not become strong enough to enforce its laws. that dissent could be expressed only through the constitutional system of laws and elections, not through armed rebellion. that sectionalism was stronger than nationalism. that the new nation was about to pull itself apart.What was the name of the "Civil War" WIthin KansasWho did the United States fight in the Quasi-War? Spain Great Britain France Russia Portugal
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