Free Responses:Chapter 6-10

(2008)
Analyze the impact of the market revolution (1815-1860) on the economies of TWO of the following regions.
The Northeast
The Midwest
The South

(2002B DBQ)
Historians have traditionally labeled the period after the War of 1812 the “Era of Good Feelings”. Evaluate the accuracy of this label, considering the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism. Use the documents and your knowledge of the period 1815-1825 to construct your answer.

(1998 DBQ)
With the respect to the federal Constitution, the Jeffersonian Republicans are usually characterized as strict constructionists who were opposed to the broad constructionism of the Federalists. To what extent was this characterization of the two parties accurate during the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison? In your writing, use the documents and your knowledge of the period 1801-1817.

(1990 DBQ)
Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United State Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. In light of the following documents and your knowledge of the 1820’s and 1830s, to what extent do you agree with the Jacksonians’ view of themselves?

(2007)
Settlers in the 18th century American backcountry sometimes resorted to violent protest to express their grievances. Analyze the causes and significance of TWO of the following:
March of the Paxton Boys
Regulator Movement
Shays’ Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion

(1994)
Evaluate the relative importance of domestic and foreign affairs in shaping politics in the 1790s.

(2002)
Analyze the contributions of TWO of the following in helping establish a stable government after the adoption of the Constitution.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington

(2003b)
Although the power of the national government increased during the early republic, this development often faced serious opposition. Compare the motives and effectiveness of those opposed to the growing power of the national government in TWO of the following.
Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, 1798-1799
Hartford Convention, 1814-1815
Nullification Crisis, 1832-1833

(2004b)
To what extent was the election of 1800 aptly name the “Revolution of 1800”? Respond with reference to TWO of the following areas:
Economics
Foreign policy
Judiciary
Politics

(1997)
Discuss the impact of territorial expansion on national unity between 1800 and 1850.

(1999)
How did TWO of the following contribute to the reemergence of a two party system in the period 1820 to 1840?
Major political personalities
States’ rights
Economic issues

(1996)
Analyze the extent in which TWO of the following influenced the development of democracy between 1820 and 1840.
Jacksonian economic policy
Changes in electoral politics
Second Great Awakening
Westward Movement

(2001)
The Jacksonian Period (1824-1848) has been celebrated as the era of the “common man..” To what extent did the period live up to its characterization? Consider TWO of the following in your response.
Economic development
Politics
Reform movements

(1991)
Although historically represented as distinct parties, the Federalists and the Whigs in fact shared common political ideology, represented many of the same interest groups and purposed similar programs and policies. Assess the validity of this statement.

(1989)
Developments in transportation, rather than in manufacturing and agriculture, sparked American economic growth in the first half of the 19th century. Assess the validity of this statement.

(2003)
In what ways did developments in transportation bring about economic and social change in the US in the period 1820 to 1860?