A New Republic Review

Which historic figure sold Louisina to the USA

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King George III

• Pope Alexander

• King Louis 16

What was the Great Compromise?

• one house determined by population and one equal representation

• both houses based on population

• both houses equal representation

Who was the famous wife of James Madison

• Sally

• Mary

• Dolley

• Martha

War Hawks in Congress openly wanted to invade ___________ to add more territory to the United States.

• Mexico

• Canada

• Alaska

• Texas

Lewis and Clark were famous because

• They bought Louisiana for the USA

• The explored the Louisiana Territory

• They fought for Napoleon's army

• The saved Washington from the British army

What was the compromise between the federalists and the anti-federalists?

• strong federal government and add a bill of rights

• more power in states and add a bill of rights

• none of the above

What group of Congressmen and Senators called for War with Britain in 1812?

• War Hawks from the Western and Southern states

• Federalists in the Northeast states

Why was the Constitutional Convention held?

• to fix the Articles of Confederation

• to break away from Great Britian

• none of the above

What happened to the new Capital city of Washington when the British invaded in 1814?

• The American Army defeated the British and the war ended

• The British burned the Capital and set fire to the White House

• The French and American forces defeated the British

• A truce or cease-fire agreement was made to save the city

The Louisina territory was sold in order to

• Help the USA grow

• Get fast money for an army and a war

• Get rid of natural resources