Explain the absence of strong presidential leadership in the late nineteenth century.
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The 1836 Specie Circular provided that only gold or silver would be accepted as payment for
a. federal lands sold to speculators. b. loans extended to corporations. c. tariffs imposed on luxury items. d. taxes owed by individuals.
Why did the Sedition Act distress many Americans?
A) It threatened their political right to disagree with and speak out against the government. B) It gave the Federalists too much power and reduced the Republicans’ power. C) It suspended free elections, depriving all white males of their voting rights. D) It expanded the powers of Congress, which meant bigger government. E) It allowed libel convictions without a jury trial, affecting people’s judicial rights.
In Worcestor v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of __________
A) the state of Georgia B) the president C) Congress D) the Cherokees
What group was particularly susceptible to the appeal of the Know-Nothing Party?
A. young, native-born workers B. southern Whigs C. the elderly D. western farmers