CCA Unit 4 New Republic

What year did the US acquire the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1791

• 1812

What did the United States gain by purchasing Louisiana from France?

• Fishing areas along the Great Lakes

• Control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans

• Coal reserves in Pennsylvania

• Warm water ports on the Atlantic Ocean

What prohibits trade with all foreign countries?

• Stamp Act

• Neutrality Act

• Embargo Act

• Non-Intercourse Act

What was John Adams attitude toward going to war with France?

• He was eager to go to war despite the cost

• He thought war might be unavoidable and gave up hopes for a treaty

• He wanted war.

• He refused to declare war despite protests from member of his own party

What document made the statement to European nations and the world that the United States would not allow other countries to colonize North America.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Washington's Farewell Address

• Embargo Act

• Neutrality Act

Who were the American Congressman pushing for war with England in 1812?

• Patriots

• War Hawks

• War Barons

• Loyalists

What was NOT a benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Reducing the power of the executive branch

• Doubling the size of the US

• Exploring land to the Pacific Ocean by Lewis and Clark

• Control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans

What is an example of a primary source?

• Novel about War of 1812

• Movie about the life of George Washington

• Book about military history

• A battle plan from the Battle of New Orleans

What is an example of a primary source?

• A movie about Thomas Jefferson's life

• A diary excerpt from Dolly Madison

• An interview with the President about the history of the War of 1812

• A newspaper article detailing the schedule for the Battle of New Orleans reenactment

Which event happens LAST in the War of 1812?

• British burn Washington, D.C.

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of New Orleans

• Treaty of Ghent