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5. Which of the following best describes the significance of Shays’ Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion? a. They were early examples of sectionalism in the United States. b. They led to the meeting of the Hartford Convention. c. They were brought on by repressive tax policies. d. Alexander Hamilton led the armed forces that suppressed both rebellions. e. All the above 6. “There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty. This within certain limits is probably true, and in governments of a monarchical cast patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged.” The passage above is most likely from a speech by which of the following presidents? a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson c. John Adams d. James Monroe e. John Quincy Adams 7. All of the following events happened during John Adams presidency except? a. Sedition Act d. Quazi-War e. Louisiana Purchase 8. The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it a. Took Spain completely out of North American continent b. Gave the United States a lot of territory and control of the Mississippi River c. Eased tensions between Native Americans d. Brought California to the United States e. All the above XYZ Affair b. Alien Act c.

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