Unit 4 Test Review - The Era of Westward Expansion

Which of the following positions would George Washington have most agreed with?

• Because the US was once part of Britain, the US should side with Britain against France 
• Because France helped us win our independence, the US should side with them against Britain 
• Because the US is a young nation and not prepared for war, we must remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances  
• The US should be patient. Wait and see who appears as if they will when, then forge a permanent alliance with them.  

What was considered the main accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton? 

• He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase 
• He created the Bank of the United States 
• He was the first Secretary of State 
• He founded the Democratic Republican political party 

Which interpretation of the Constitution says that the Federal Government is limited to those powers specifically stated?

• Strict
• Loose

Which cabinet member held a LOOSE interpretation of the Constitution?

• Edmund Randolph
• Henry Knox
• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton

Which cabinet member held a STRICT interpretation of the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Edmund Randolph
• Alexander Hamilton
• Henry Knox

One of the most important powers given to the Supreme Court is judicial review. What is judicial review? 

• the power of the court to choose who will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• the court has the power to impeach the President
• the power to review all laws to make sure they do not violate the Constitution
• the ability to fire any public employee

In 1803, President Jefferson signed a very important land deal. How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States? 

• it was roughly the same size as the original 13 colonies
• it was the size of the entire North American continent
• when it was signed, the Louisiana Territory nearly doubled the size of the U.S.
• the Territory included Florida, California and Georgia

What was President Jefferson after when he ended up with the entire Louisiana Territory? 

• He wanted to own the Mississippi
• He wanted control over the city of St. Louis
• He wanted to kick Spain out of North America
• He wanted control over New Orleans

The other major problem Thomas Jefferson faced involved two foreign countries. The issue involves impressment. In this conflict, what does it meant to be impressed? 

• to act cool in front of friends and family 
• to be kidnapped and forced to serve in the military
• to run and act wildly
• to attack a country for no reason

Francis Scott Key was detained on a British ship while he watched the Battle of Baltimore. The battle inspired him to write the words to a very famous song. What was the name of that song? 

• "America, the Beautiful"
• "My Country 'Tis of Thee"
• "The Star Spangled Banner" 
• "O, Canada!"