Chapter 12 Quiz

As stated in his farewell address, which term best describes President Washington's foreign policy?

• Aggression

• Isolationism

• Colonial Expansion

• Alliance Expansion

Which event challenged the foreign policy decision of President John Adams?

• Attacks on U.S. ships

• France's refusal to pay loans

• Revolutions in Latin America

• British Impressment of U.S. Sailors

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish 1796?

• The United States bought land from Spain

• The British agreed to support the French Revolution

• The United States reserved land for the American Indians

• The British removed their troops from the Ohio River Valley

What country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th Century?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Great Britain

• Canada

Which achievement occurred during the administration of John Adams?

• The nation was at peace

• The country grew in size

• Political parties lost their power

• Alliances with other countries were strengthened

After going to war with each other, France and Great Britain seized U.S. merchant ships in order to...

• Force the United States into war

• Pressure the United States into becoming an ally

• Political parties lost their power

• Prevent the United States from supplying their enemy

What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans

• Stronger enemies

• Better leadership

• Faster communication

• Thoughtful negotiations

Which statement about the result of the War of 1812 is incorrect?

• The United States won the war

• The Federalists lost their power due to the opposition to the war

• National Pride in the United States grew

• American Indian resistance in the Northwest Territory weakened

Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?

• The pirating of ships in North Africa

• The competition for trade between countries

• The wars between Great Britain and France

• The independence movement in Latin America

What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To put an end to attack on U.S. Ships

• To stop the impressment of U.S. sailors

• To encourage foreign trade with European merchants

• To prevent European interference in the Americas