Chapter 13 Agree/Disagree Statements

BPQ: How did Andrew Jackson influence American politics?

Directions: Read each statement and circle Agree or Disagree in the space provided. Then, explain why you agreed or
disagreed. Details, details, details.

1. John Quincy Adams won a lot of support for his appointment of Henry Clay as his Secretary of State. Agree –
Disagree:

2. The spoils system is a great way to reward your campaign supporters. Agree – Disagree:

3. John C. Calhoun’s “South Carolina Exposition” called for unity and compromise during the tariff crisis. Agree --
Disagree:

4. Andrew Jackson supported the Supreme Court’s decision on the removal of the Cherokees. Agree – Disagree:

5. Andrew Jackson felt the Bank of the United States was beneficial and necessary to the US economy. Agree –
Disagree:

6. Andrew Jackson lost prestige as president when he vetoed bills. Agree – Disagree:

7. The Whig Party’s only support came from the South. Agree – Disagree:

8. The Panic of 1837 was caused by the bank crisis only. Agree – Disagree:

9. The Americans settling in Texas were very respectful of Mexican law. Agree – Disagree:

10. The Texas Republic was annexed immediately after its independence. Agree – Disagree:
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BPQ: How did immigration and transportation advances impact the US?

Directions: Read each statement and circle Agree or Disagree in the space provided. Then, explain why you agreed or
disagreed. Details, details, details.

1. The US’s economy surged primarily due to the arrival of immigrants. Agree – Disagree:

2. Immigration had a minimal impact on urbanization. Agree – Disagree:

3. The Irish had a difficult time assimilating in America. Agree -- Disagree:

4. German immigrants completely assimilated into American society. Agree – Disagree:

5. The cotton gin helped bring an end to slavery. Agree – Disagree:

6. Morse’s telegraph had a huge impact on the world. Agree – Disagree:

7. Strong child labor laws prevented anyone under 16 from working. Agree – Disagree:

8. The Commonwealth v. Hunt supported labor unions. Agree – Disagree:

9. Middle class women were encouraged to embody the “cult of domesticity.” Agree – Disagree:

10. Each region of the US had a completely diversified economy. Agree – Disagree:
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BPQ: Why was there such a big push for reform in the early to mid-1800s?

Directions: Read each statement and circle Agree or Disagree in the space provided. Then, explain why you agreed or
disagreed. Details, details, details.

1. The Second Great Awakening expanded religion’s role in the lives of Americans. Agree – Disagree:

2. Methodists and Baptists lost members to other religions during the Second Great Awakening. Agree – Disagree:

3. Tax-supported education was necessary to raise good citizens. Agree – Disagree:

4. Women’s roles were unaffected by the Second Great Awakening. Agree – Disagree:

5. The women’s movement was sparked by and overshadowed by the abolitionist movement. Agree – Disagree:

6. John J. Audubon contributed to America’s scientific culture. Agree – Disagree:

7. Utopian communities were always successful. Agree – Disagree:

8. The Hudson River school focused on the artistry of portraits. Agree – Disagree:

9. Transcendentalists believed knowledge came from the senses. Agree – Disagree:

10. Edgar Allen Poe was known for his stories about the American west. Agree – Disagree: