Early 19th Century Quiz Review

Which of the following best describes the effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The purchase was a declaration of war on France by the United States.
• The purchase of land provided Native Americans with a safe place to live.
• The purchase of land from France doubled the size of the United States.
• The purchase of land included new territories in Canada and Mexico.

From President Thomas Jefferson's final instructions to Lewis and Clark, which best describes the purpose of their expedition?
...the object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river, & such principal streams of it, as, by its course & communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean, may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce..."       President Jefferson to Lewis and Clark

• The two were to create an all-water route that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• The two were to trade with as many people as they could from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.
• The two were to search for an all-water route from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean.

Using the primary source quote below, what was a challenge faced by Lewis and Clark? 

"We feel much at a loss for the want of an interpreter the one we have can Speek but little...."  William Clark

• The group found that they could easily communicate with the Natives they encountered along their journeys.
• The group needed someone to help them locate the animals that were good for hunting and to help them find safe shelter.
• The group had great difficulty communicating with those they met and needed someone to help them communicate.

Using the primary source quote below, what was one way Lewis and Clark overcome obstacles/challenges to make the best out of the situation?
"… we passed a broken country heavily timbered great quantities of which had fallen and so obstructed our road that it was almost impracticable to proceed in many places… being determined to make a forced march tomorrow in order to reach if possible the open country. We killed a few Pheasants, and I killed a prarie woolf which together with the balance of our horse beef and some crawfish which we obtained in the creek enabled us to make one more hearty meal, not knowing where the next was to be found."    Meriwether Lewis

• The group moved all of the timber/trees and used the material to make a house so that they would have permanent shelter.
• When faced with the timber blocking their route, the group decided to hunt so that they could have a good meal before continuing into the unknown.
• The group killed as many animals as possible so that they could feed neighboring tribes with hopes they would help them move the timber from the road.

Which of the following was NOT the primary reason the United States declared war on Great Britain?

• Britain invaded the United States because they were still upset with the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
• Since France was trading partners with the United States, Britain decided to cut off all trade going from the U.S. to France.
• Britain was practicing the idea of impressment by attacking US naval ships and forcing men to join their military.

Which best describes why the "The Star Spangled Banner" was written?

• It was written as a song to be performed when a major battle was won in the War of 1812.
• It was written as a poem after the Battle of Baltimore to describe the US victory after a long fight.
• It was written as a way for soldiers to find each other during battle during the War of 1812.

Which best describes the outcome of the War of 1812?

• The Treaty of Ghent was signed and England emerged as a global superpower.
• The Treaty of Ghent was signed and allowed the United States to capture lands in England.
• The Treaty of Ghent was signed and the US emerged as a global superpower.

Using the image, what was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• The Monroe Doctrine created a chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that were available to everyone except European nations.
• The Monroe Doctrine was the first step by the United Nations to divide the world up into seven different continents.
• The Monroe Doctrine was created to keep the United States out of foreign affairs and to keep European countries from trying to claim lands in North America.

Why did North Carolina become known as the "Rip Van Winkle" state?

• Rip Van Winkle was a story of a man who progressed greatly in his life, just as NC did in the early 19th century
• The name was given to the state because of how quickly it developed and stood out among other states in our nation.
• Much like the story of Rip Van Winkle, NC fell "asleep" and fell behind in several areas of development.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons North Carolina was declining in the early 19th century compared to other states in the US?

• NC had few towns and little trade
• NC had no public schools
• NC became largely an agricultural state or a one crop state.
• NC had small counties throughout the state