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Politics and Regional Interests (College Board AP® US History): Exam Questions

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“The Republicans supplemented the Bank by another Federalist measure—a high protective tariff. Clay viewed it as the beginning of his "American system" of protection. Calhoun defended it on national principles. For this sudden reversal of policy the young Republicans were taunted by some of their older party colleagues with betraying the "agricultural interest" that Jefferson had fostered; but Calhoun refused to listen to their criticisms.” 

Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard, History of the United States, 1921

Which of the following does the excerpt represent a continuation of which individual political philosophy?

  • Thomas Jefferson

  • Alexander Hamilton

  • Andrew Jackson

  • James Madison

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“The Republicans supplemented the Bank by another Federalist measure—a high protective tariff. Clay viewed it as the beginning of his "American system" of protection. Calhoun defended it on national principles. For this sudden reversal of policy the young Republicans were taunted by some of their older party colleagues with betraying the "agricultural interest" that Jefferson had fostered; but Calhoun refused to listen to their criticisms.” 

Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard, History of the United States, 1921

The developments described in the excerpt most directly resulted in which of the following? 

  • The creation of the Erie Canal and other major infrastructure projects

  • The abolition of the Second Bank of the United States

  • The rapid industrialization of the Southern states

  • The U.S. withdrawal from international trade agreements

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“The Republicans supplemented the Bank by another Federalist measure—a high protective tariff. Clay viewed it as the beginning of his "American system" of protection. Calhoun defended it on national principles. For this sudden reversal of policy the young Republicans were taunted by some of their older party colleagues with betraying the "agricultural interest" that Jefferson had fostered; but Calhoun refused to listen to their criticisms.” 

Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard, History of the United States, 1921

John C. Calhoun’s initial support for the American System, as mentioned in the excerpt, was later reversed due to Calhoun’s

  • Desire to expand trade with Britain and France

  • Growing support for abolitionist movements in the South

  • Alliance with Andrew Jackson’s national policies

  • Belief in states’ rights and opposition to high tariffs

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