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Timeline Skills
Score 1 point for each correct answer.
1. 8 years
2. Washington served two terms. He set the
model for future presidents of only two terms.
3. The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed
during the presidency of John Adams.
4. 29 years
5. The United States fought the War of 1812 to
protect U.S. sailors at sea and to drive the
British out of the northwest.
6. The Monroe Doctrine told the world that the
Western Hemisphere was no longer open to
European colonization.
7. Jacksonian Democracy began when Andrew
Jackson took office in 1829. He championed the
common citizen instead of the elite.
8. In 1838, the federal government forced the
Cherokee nation to relocate to Indian Territory.
10.Possible answer: Federalists like Alexander
Hamilton believed in a strong central
government, run by “the best people.” They
believed people were driven by self-interest,
and they wanted the economy to grow through
industry and trade. Republicans like Thomas
Jefferson believed in states’ rights and a small
government. Because they believed people were
basically good and wise, they believed in more
democratic government, not one conducted by
the elite. They also wanted the economy to be
based on agriculture.
11.Washington believed in isolationism. He did
not think the new nation was strong enough
to get involved in foreign affairs. Madison took
the country into the War of 1812, responding
to public outrage and pressure from members
of Congress.
12.Answers will vary. Students must explain why
the events they chose merit inclusion.
Using Scores to Inform Instruction
Critical Thinking
Score 1 to 3 points for each answer, depending on
the thoroughness of the response.
9. Possible answer: The problem was the
government’s lack of funds to pay off the debt
that Congress and the states had accumulated
during the revolution. The government
imposed a tax to raise money. It also set up
a national bank to collect taxes, keep funds
safe, and print paper money to give the nation
a stable currency. The bank could also make
loans to businesspeople to build new factories
and ships and expand business and trade.
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Timeline Skills A score of 6 out of 8 indicates
that students understand most of the key events of
this unit.
Critical Thinking A score of 8 out of 12 indicates
that students are able to think critically about
most of the key issues of this unit.
If students score below these levels, consider
reviewing timeline and critical thinking skills.
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