US History Unit 4 EOC Review

In the War of 1812, the United States

• fought Mexico for territory in the Southwest.

• gained the Florida territory from the Spanish.

• fought France for control of the Louisiana Territory.

• responded to England's attempts to restrict US trade in Europe.

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803

• was a major cause of the Spanish-American War.

• resulted in increased conflict between the U.S. and France.

• resulted in the removal of all British military forces from North America.

• almost doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi River.

Which of these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington?

• the popular election of the President

• the tradition of only serving two terms

• naming nine Justices to the Supreme Court

• addressing the Chief Executive as as "Your Highness"

Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because

• he had campaigned against such a purchase.

• he is considered to be a strict constructionist.

• he thought the country was too big prior to the purchase.

• he had previously said the Louisiana Territory as useless.

The War of 1812 resulted in

• Great Britain gaining control of Canada.

• the United States gaining control of Spain.

• the United States maintaining its previous strength.

• Great Britain agreeing to end the practice of impressment.

The city of New Orleans was an important factor in Thomas Jefferson's desire to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France. Which of these is a primary reason for Jefferson's desire?

• New Orleans was key to accessing and controlling trade on the Mississippi River.

• Jefferson was concerned that New Orleans would fall into the hands of Great Britain.

• New Orleans was important to keeping a balance of "free" and "slave" areas in the country.

• Jefferson need to be assured that French culture would be limited and eventually eliminated here.

Which of these statements MOST accurately describes the term Jeffersonian Democracy?

• The United States should ally closely with the nations of Europe.

• The Bill of Rights merely suggests rights and can be easily changed.

• The common man must be protected from the tyranny of the aristocrats.

• The states must consistently yield to the power of the Federal government.

The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because

• the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.

• the forces of prohibition achieved a ban on alcoholic beverages.

• the states were able to pass legislation reversing a national tax.

• the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land.

.. "Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of political parties generally. This spirit exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed; but, in those of the popular form, it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, and foments occasionally riot and insurrection…” Excerpt form George Washington's Farewell Address 1796

Based on the passage above, which statement BEST expresses George Washington's opinion on political parties?

• He thought they could create problems but were necessary.

• He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments.

• He thought they would ultimately lead to an overthrow of the government.

• He thought they would work in a democracy but not other types of government.

"The War of 1812 was a catalyst for industry in the United States."

Which answer could be used to CORRECTLY support this statement?

• U.S. factories began using free labor- rather than slave labor- to produce the goods needed to win the war.

• Businessmen in the United States relied on a flood of immigrant labor to keep their factories running during the war.

• The U.S. needed to create an army and navy to fight the British, and American industry was able to mobilize the resources of the entire country.

• Since European goods could not be easily imported during the war, more factories were built in the U.S. to supply Americans with the goods they demanded.