Thomas Jefferson lowered spending in order to repay the national debt by doing what (Question 1)?

• abolished domestic taxes

• reduced the size of the active navy

• eliminated the national bank

• limited the federal government to several hundred people

Napoléon Bonaparte decided to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States because he... (Question 5)

• wanted U.S. support for a war against Spain.

• thought the land would be set aside for Native Americans..

• needed to reinforce the French military in a war.

• wished to build a new empire in North America.

What was the effect of the Embargo Act passed by Congress in 1807 (Question 10)?

• American ports were closed.

• Trade with Britain was banned until Britain respected US.

• Foreign imports were allowed, but US exports came to an end.

• International trade was banned.

The Embargo Act failed because... (Question 11)

• the Non-Intercourse Act limited its scope.

• caused US merchants to lose money/little effect on Britain.

• the Federalist party rallied against it.

• Spain replaced the loss of US trade with trade in S. America.

Britain decided to support Native Americans against the United States mainly to... (Question 13)

• protect Native American culture.

• boycott trade with the United States.

• control U.S. activities from within the country.

• reduce westward expansion in the United States.

U.S. History for 500, Alex: Who, according to most historians, designed the first American flag?

• Dolley Madison

• Betsy Ross

• Francis Hopkinson

• Benjamin Franklin

What thought led New England Federalists to oppose the war against Britain (Question 14)?

• The U.S. navy was too weak to engage in a war.

• Good relations w/the British were essential to the NE economy.

• The federal govt should not increase the debt caused by the War.

• The majority of the American people opposed the war.

How did Britain’s military forces gain strength in April of 1814 (Question 15)?

• Britain defeated France and sent more troops to America.

• France released British war prisoners.

• There was a major decline in the number of US volunteers.

• Queen ended an expedition to Africa and ordered ships to US.

Why was the victory in the Battle of New Orleans important for the United States (16)?

• It ended the attacks from Native Americans.

• It was the last major sea battle against Britain.

• Prevented the British from taking control of Mississippi River.

• It was the first major victory against Britain in the War of 1812

Which of the following statements about the War of 1812 is true (Question 17)?

• It worsened the conflict between the North and the South.

• It intensified American Indian resistance to Americans.

• It strongly damaged American manufacturing.

• It strengthened patriotism among Americans.