Chapter 11 Test Mr. Weir

The Louisiana Territory was purchased from 

• France
• Canada
• England

What was the biggest problem of the first two presidents of the US?

• Staying neutral in the war with France and England
• Getting involved in the war with France and England

Was the Louisiana Purchase a good deal?

• Yes.  It doubled the size of the US and was purchased for pennies
• Yes.  It tripled the size of the US

How important is the role of a Vice President?

• It depends on how much the president uses the VP and how much power he gets.  Could be strong or weak
• No very important unless the President dies in office

List two examples of the political fighting that happened between the Federalist and Democratic-Republicans

• Jefferson created a newspaper to bash Federalists and Hamilton attempted to sabotage Adams from being President
• Hamilton created a newspaper to bash Federalists and Jefferson attempted to sabotage Adams from being President

Describe John Adams time as Vice President

• Did very little because Washington didn't give him jobs
• Did many jobs which helped him become President

Why was the French Revolution seen as controversial

• They were beheading people under the reign of terror
• They were taking land as their own

What was John Adam's biggest accomplishment as President

• Keeping us out of the war between France and England
• Keeping the French from invading the US

In what ways was the War of 1812 different to the Revolutionary War

• No France for America, Fighting to keep freedom not to get freedom, No real winner
• No France for America, Fighting to keep freedom not to get freedom, US was the clear winner

What are the two Pros of going to war with Great Britain in 1812

• Protect sailors, Stop Native American attacks
• Protect Freedom, Stop Native American attacks