History Quiz

How did President Thomas Jefferson tell Lewis and Clark about the specific goals for the expedition (Louisiana Territory)?

• Sent a telegram

• Snail mail

• Wrote a letter

• Wrote a post card

The sense of being a part of a whole country including its culture, traditions, language, and politics is known as ____________.

• Nationality

• National Identity

• National Anthem

• National Crisis

Retreating means to _______________.

• Leave to avoid a fight

• Leave to avoid getting fired

• Leave to avoid getting arrested

• Leave to avoid getting fined

Which president was known for being one of the most popular presidents of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

What president was in charge during the war of 1812 that saw the U.S and Great Britain end in a “tie’ for North American Territory?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

The Monroe Doctrine/ Law was named after which President?

• James Monroe

• Marilyn Monroe

• George Washington

• Earl Monroe

What did Dolly Madison save from the White House?

• The first American Flag

• The original lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner

• An 8ft painting of the first President, George Washington

• The Bill of Rights

When did America declare war on Great Britain and how long did it last?

• Fall of 1811 and over a year

• Summer of 1812 and over 2 years

• Spring of 1812 and over 5 years

• Winter of 1812 and over 3 years

Why was the outcome of the war of 1812 problematic for Native American tribes?

• They lost their ally and would continue to lose their land with the spread of westward expansion

• They got sick and died off

• They had to go to war again

• They lost all of their resources to survive

Why did Thomas Jefferson ask congress for $2,500?

• To buy land

• To promote an exploration trip to help promote trade in the new region

• To pay explorers

• To trade goods with the Native Americans