Match the Time with the Appropriate Event

question 15

Multiple Choice

Match the time with the appropriate event. (Time periods may be used more than once:
-Senators Long and Ribicoff proposed catastrophic health insurance.

• A)1848
• B)1880s
• C)1900-1917
• D)1917
• E)1920s
• F)1929-1939
• G)1932
• H)1939
• I)1939-1945
• J)1946-1952
• K)1950s
• L)1968-1978
• M)1980-1992
• N)Early 1990s
• O)1996
• P)2010

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Definitions:

1824

The year marked by the United States presidential election, which was ultimately decided in the House of Representatives, leading to John Quincy Adams’ presidency.

American System

An economic plan that played a prominent role in American policy during the first half of the 19th century, rooted in the belief in protectionism, a national bank, and internal improvements (such as roads and canals) to foster commerce and strengthen the nation.

Whigs

A political party active in the 19th century United States that advocated for federal government support of internal improvements and a national bank.

Federal Government

The national government of the United States, created by the Constitution, that encompasses the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.