Homework Four Answers - Student Four

American History Homework Four

Aran M.

1\. The North supported tariffs because its companies could sell their goods at a lower price than the foreign competitors, as the north had many factories. The South did not like tariffs because foreign countries would impose similar tariffs on their exported cotton. Their equipment would also be taxed coming into the country which would make it more expensive.

Excellent.

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4\. I think that the war of 1812 was a necessary war as it resolved any unfinished business from the Revolutionary War. Also it put the United States on more of an international scale.

OK, is a war necessary to put the nation "on more of an international scale" ... and why is that such a good goal anyway? (Minus 1)

5\. Question from the lecture “Was this "Louisiana Purchase" an improper exercise of power?” I think that the Louisiana Purchase was a proper exercise of power at the time, as the president was elected by the people and it was not prohibited by the Constitution.

But surely not every act of the president that is not prohibited by the Constitution would be automatically constitutional. (Minus 1)

6\. Question from the lecture: “Is it wrong for a politician to cut a deal with another politician like the "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Clay?” I think that is wrong for any politician to cut deals with other politicians as these are usually not in the best interest of the people. I think that the decisions should be made by the elected positions and bribery should not be tolerated.

Good.

7\. The bull in this cartoon represents Great Britain, the bear represents Russia and Columbia represents America. This cartoon probably takes place shortly after the war 1812, as Russia is making peace between Britain and America.

Good ... but what is the point that the cartoonist is making? (Minus 1)

8\. The part that surprises me the most about this map is the amount of territory owned by Mexico at the time.

Good analysis.

Grade: 57/60. Good work!--Andy Schlafly 17:03, 6 March 2011 (EST)