Chapter 105. Reflections on Monroe and Adams, Chapter 10

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Correct. The answer is a. The author’s main point in this section of the chapter is that the era of one-party rule that stretched from 1816 to 1824 saw disagreements over universal white male suffrage, the legal status of slavery in newly admitted western states, and foreign policy that exposed new political cleavages and foreshadowed the emergence of a new party system.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The author’s main point in this section of the chapter is that the era of one-party rule that stretched from 1816 to 1824 saw disagreements over universal white male suffrage, the legal status of slavery in newly admitted western states, and foreign policy that exposed new political cleavages and foreshadowed the emergence of a new party system.

Correct. The answer is a. To support her claim that greater democratization became a contentious issue in the United States during the first third of the nineteenth century, the author demonstrates that proponents of expanded suffrage and their opponents argued bitterly in some state constitutional conventions. Proponents of the status quo argued that the industry and good habits necessary to achieve propertied status gave landowners the right to vote, while their opponents made charges such as “More integrity and more patriotism are generally found in the laboring class of the community than in the higher orders.”

Incorrect. The answer is a. To support her claim that greater democratization became a contentious issue in the United States during the first third of the nineteenth century, the author demonstrates that proponents of expanded suffrage and their opponents argued bitterly in some state constitutional conventions. Proponents of the status quo argued that the industry and good habits necessary to achieve propertied status gave landowners the right to vote, while their opponents made charges such as “More integrity and more patriotism are generally found in the laboring class of the community than in the higher orders.”

Correct. The answer is b. To support her point that “the politics of race produced the most divisive issue during Monroe’s term,” the author discusses the bitter divisions that resulted from Missouri’s 1820 petition to join the Union. Because Missouri’s geography made it a northern state but its population included ten thousand slaves, U.S. Congressmen engaged in acrimonious debate over its status. The issue exposed the potential for serious sectional divisions in American politics, leading to numerous proposals—including Tallmadge’s amendments—for sectional compromise.

Incorrect. The answer is b. To support her point that “the politics of race produced the most divisive issue during Monroe’s term,” the author discusses the bitter divisions that resulted from Missouri’s 1820 petition to join the Union. Because Missouri’s geography made it a northern state but its population included ten thousand slaves, U.S. Congressmen engaged in acrimonious debate over its status. The issue exposed the potential for serious sectional divisions in American politics, leading to numerous proposals—including Tallmadge’s amendments—for sectional compromise.

Correct. The answer is d. To support her argument that partisan political divisions emerged in James Monroe’s administration, the author cites the composition of his presidential cabinet, which consisted of men who represented different interests and held sharply different philosophies.

Incorrect. The answer is d. To support her argument that partisan political divisions emerged in James Monroe’s administration, the author cites the composition of his presidential cabinet, which consisted of men who represented different interests and held sharply different philosophies.

Correct. The answer is d. To support her argument that John Quincy Adams lacked political astuteness and an awareness of partisanship, she demonstrates that he invited his political opponents to staff his presidential cabinet, welcoming them into his inner circle.

Incorrect. The answer is d. To support her argument that John Quincy Adams lacked political astuteness and an awareness of partisanship, she demonstrates that he invited his political opponents to staff his presidential cabinet, welcoming them into his inner circle.

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