Chapter 7: The Young Nation Grows

What is the purpose of the inauguration?

• To say goodbye to the old President

• For the new President to begin taking office

• A political party

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

A political party is...

• an organized group of people with similar political ideas

• a group of people celebrating a win in an election

• people who disagree with one another about political ideas

How much money did the US spend on the Louisiana Purchase?

• $1,500,000
• $150,000
• 15,000,000,000
• $15,000,000

Which country owned the Louisiana Territory before the US?

• Africa
• England
• Mexico
• France

How many miles did Lewis and Clark cover on the trip?

• 100,000 miles
• 200 miles
• 500 miles
• 8,000 miles

What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To see how many new animals they could find.
• To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
• To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
• To see of they could find New Orleans.

Select two causes of the War of 1812. (select 2)

• France gave weapons to the American Indians to fight settlers.

• Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

• War Birds urged Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

• Great Britain and France restricted trade with the United States.

Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag after the attack on __________________.

• Fort McKey

• Fort Jackson

• Fort Donelson

• Fort McHenry

What is an example of nationalism?

• Pride in your region
• Southern pride
• Wearing a T-shirt with the New York skyline
• Saying the Pledge of Allegiance or singing the national anthem