Foreign Policies/Political Parties

What was a positive effect of the British blockade of American ports during the War of 1812?

• Our economy was severely hurt by lack of trade
• We traded more with other countries
• Domestic manufacturing increased
• We surrendered to England

What disagreement primarily led Hamilton and Jefferson to create the first two political parties?

• How to pay back the war debt
• The war between England and France
• The powers of the federal and state governments
• The impact of government on the environment

What was one of the effects of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• It forced us to buy land from England
• It doubled the size of the United States.
• We fought a war with France for Louisiana

Who made this statement:
"Steer clear of permanent alliances and have little connection with the foreign world."

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe
• George Washington

The Sedition Act created penalties for people who...

• Bought arms
• Immigrated to the United States
• Criticized the government of the United States

Which events preceded and caused the War of 1812?

• The King of England insulted the President
• The impressment of sailors
• We fought over tea and biscuits

What did the Monroe Doctrine warn the Europeans not to do?

• Not to colonize in the Western Hemisphere
• Not to trade in the Western Hemisphere
• Not to ally with the Western Hemisphere
• Not to make peace with the Western Hemisphere

What did President Monroe protect?

• North and South America
• The United States only!
• Africa
• The Eastern Hemisphere

What was the major obstacle Washington faced in his first years as President?

• War with Spain
• A crippling war debt
• The South wished to expand slavery
• Indians had invaded New England

What event allowed to Washington to prove the federal government could enforce its laws and taxes?

• Shay's Rebellion
• Whiskey Rebellion
• Embargo Act
• XYZ Affair