A New Nation

Which statement best describes an advantage George Washington had as the first president of the United States?

• He was highly respected and had been elected unanimously.

• He had the support and advice of leaders from other republics.

• He oversaw a strong U.S. economy with very little debt.

• He had years of experience leading democratic state governments.

Which description of the Monroe Doctrine is accurate?

• a warning to European governments not to form new colonies in the Western Hemisphere

• a belief in the moral and military superiority of the Untied States over all other nations

• a policy of sending American troops to annex land and build naval bases throughout the Pacific

• an announcement that the United States would not honor its foreign debts from the Revolutionary War

Which is not an accurate description of a change to U.S. boundaries that took place between 1800 and 1821?

• The Louisiana Purchase extended America's holdings to the Rocky Mountains.

• The United States bought the Oregon Territory from France for $15 million.

• Florida became a U.S. territory after it was purchased from Spain by President James Monroe.

• Growing populations led to the admission of new states in the South and Midwest.

Why did many Americans object to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• The acts violated a basic civil right that was guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

• The acts raised taxes on working-class white Americans but not on slave-owning southern planters.

• The acts allowed too many foreigners into the country, and Americans were afraid of losing their jobs.

• The acts allowed newspapers to criticize the government, which most Americans believed was unpatriotic.

Which statement accurately describes the significance of the War of 1812?

• The French regained the Louisiana Territory.

• The nation's capital was moved farther west.

• Americans gave up any hope of annexing Canada.

• President James Madison resigned over his conduct of the war.

Who is your American History teacher?

• Mr. Bennett

• Mrs. Sartain

• Mr. Hunt

• Ms. Hampsey

• Mr. Neenan