Early Republic

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and what country?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Mexico

All of the following were causes of the War of 1812 except:

• the French were taking over Florida

• the British were impressing American soldiers

• American merchant ships were being seized (captured)

• the British were urging the Native Americans to go to war against America

Why was the Embargo Act considered to be a disaster by most Americans?

• It hurt the American economy because it banned trade

• it made New England merchants wealthy

• it ended the American policy of neutrality

• it stopped the British impressment of merchants

"My job began as an American sailor, but I have been working for the British military for almost a year! It was not my choice to be a slave at war with France!" Which term best describes what happened to this speaker?

• embargo

• blockade

• impressment

• boycott

What was the result of the War of 1812?

• Britain sold Florida to America to pay for the costs of the war

• The British gave Canada to the United States

• Britain abandoned all land in North America

• It ended in a stalemate where neither side officially won

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

Why was the presidency of James Monroe referred to as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• most of the country was enjoying the economic benefits of slavery

• there was political unity and prosperity (success) and no fighting

• there was excellent relations between the Americans and Natives

• the slave trade had been banned in all areas of the United States

The concept of "Judicial Review" is the --

• check that allows a president to veto a bill.

• check that allows the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.

• process of choosing a Supreme Court judge.

• process by which a bill becomes a law.

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to --

• stake a claim to Mexican territory.

• limit European influence in the Americas.

• force the British out of the Oregon Territory.

• establish control over Canada.

In 1790, America was a predominately _________ society.

• urban

• rural

• suburban