Name ______________________________
US History
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Per. ________
Chapter 7 Test Review
Date ____________
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Mr. Rock
Overview
The Chapter 7 test will be based on the classwork, homework and class notes from the past
couple weeks. It covers a variety of topics, including: Regional Economies and the American
System, Nationalism and States' Rights, Jackson's Presidency, and Jackson's Successors.
Section 1 – Regional Economies and the American System
1. Describe the economy of the Northeast/New England.
a) What was the main industry?
2. Describe the economy of the Northwest/Midwestern States.
a) What was the main source of income?
3. Describe the economy of the Southern states.
a) What was the main source of income?
b) What is the cotton gin? Who invented the cotton gin?
c) How did the cotton gin change the economy of the South?
4. What are the three main parts of the American System?
a) What is a protective tariff? How does it work?
b) What was the purpose of the American System?
c) Which portions of the country benefited from the American System?
d) Was this an example of Nationalism or States' Rights?
Section 2 – Nationalism and States' Rights
1. Define nationalism.
2. What is the Monroe Doctrine?
a) Who created the Monroe Doctrine? What was its message to European countries?
3. Explain the Missouri Compromise.
a) Did Missouri become a slave state or a free state?
b) What portion of the country's territories were open to slavery? Which were closed?
c) What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
d) Why was the Missouri Compromise only a temporary solution?
Section 3 – Jackson's Presidency
1. Explain the Indian Removal Act.
a) What does the term “Trail of Tears” refer to?
b) Where were Native Americans relocated to?
c) What happened to Native Americans during this relocation?
d) Do you agree with Jackson's actions or not?
2. How has the franchise changed over time in America?
a) What does the term “franchise” mean (in politics)?
b) What changed between 1824 and 1828 that caused the percentage of the American
population that voted to increase?
c) What changed between 1916 and 1920 that caused the percentage of the American
population that voted to increase?
Name ______________________________
US History
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Per. ________
Chapter 7 Test Review
Date ____________
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Mr. Rock
Section 3 – Jackson's Presidency (Cont.)
3. Explain Calhoun's theory of nullification.
a) What does it mean to nullify a federal law?
b) What law did Calhoun want to nullify”
c) How did Jackson respond to Calhoun?
d) What was the final outcome of the debate over nullification?
Section 4 – Jackson's Successors
1. Who was President directly after Jackson?
a) What financial crisis occurred during his Presidency?
2. William Henry Harrison
a) How did he die?
b) What was the focus of his Presidential campaign in 1840?
3. John Tyler
a) How did he become President?
Essay Question
Over time, the qualifications for voting have changed drastically. Explain how voting rights
have changed from the creation of the country in 1776 to today.
Be sure to include:
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A description of who could vote around 1776
Three examples of how this changed
A description of who can vote today