1. The Marshall Court established the principle of judicial review through important decisions, granting the federal judiciary the power to interpret laws and assert federal power over states. 2. In 1800, most Americans made their living as farmers. 3. The governor of Virginia blamed Nat Turner's slave revolt on Northern anti-slavery opinion.

1. Question 1
1.
The Marshall Court established what principle through a number
of important decisions?
Answer
The unconstitutionality of judicial review
The power of the federal government over that of the states
The power of the state governments over that of the federal
government
The inability of the federal judiciary to interpret the law
3 points
Question 2
1.
In 1800, most Americans made their living as:
Answer
farmers.
lawyers.
clergymen.

2. factory laborers.
3 points
Question 3
1.
The governor of Virginia blamed Nat Turner's revolt on:
Answer
Northern anti-slavery opinion.
the Nullification Crisis.
Southern Hill people.
paternalism.
3 points
Question 4
1.
Which of the following is FALSE concerning poor southern
whites?
Answer
The existence of slavery increased their economic opportunities.
Many lived as tenet farmers.
Many worked alongside slaves in the field.
Most were able to support their families on a subsistent level.

3. 3 points
Question 5
1.
In 1830, what proportion of southern whites were slave owners?
Answer
2/3
36%
1/2
72%
3 points
Question 6
1.
"Yeomen" farmers in the South possessed all of the following
EXCEPT:
Answer
an ambition to move into the planter ranks.
a strong appreciation of freedom.
a strong feeling of and dependence upon community.
total independence from the planter class.
3 points

4. Question 7
1.
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the Embargo
Act?
Answer
It was a triumph for American trade that led to progress in
internal commerce.
It forbade American ships from sailing into any foreign port.
It replaced the 1806 Non-Importation Act.
It was intended to force France and Britain to recognize
America's neutrality.
3 points
Question 8
1.
The zest with which Southerners began extending their lands
into the lower south, thereby extending both the production of
cotton and slavery is called:
Answer
King Cotton.
Flush Times.
Alabama Fever.

5. the Impending Crisis.
3 points
Question 9
1.
The basis of the African American community was:
Answer
the slave revolt.
spiritual freedom.
the gang labor system.
marriage.
3 points
Question 10
1.
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Panic of 1819?
Answer
A western land boom
The unchecked credit extended by "wildcat" banks
A decline in international demand for American grown foods
The election of Andrew Jackson

6. 3 points
Question 11
1.
Jefferson’s government sought to establish and maintain a
federal government that placed the majority of power in the
hands of the __________.
One factor contributing to the Panic of 1819 was some small
state banks called __________ banks made loans beyond their
resources.
In the 1803 Supreme Court decision of __________, the Judicial
branch’s independence was solidified and thus the current
distribution of power among the three branches realized.
The __________ resulted from inventions that led to
improvements in the textile industry and caused an increase in
the international demand for cotton.
Throughout the South during the 1830s, state legislatures
tightened __________. These laws limited the rights enjoyed by
free blacks.
Outline the events that led to Marbury v. Madison. What lasting
consequences did this decision hold? Was it a win for
Federalists or Democratic-Republicans and why?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Slaves filled many roles within the slave system. Compare and
contrast the roles played and lives led by the field worker, the
house servant, and the artisan. Did any of the three fare better
than the others under the slave system? Why or why not?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for

7. your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.