Final Exam Review US History

The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from?

• The French

• The British

• The Spanish

• The Native Americans

True or false, the Federalist supported the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

• True

• False

Select the DISADVANTAGES (2) of the Louisiana purchase.

• The territory was wilderness

• It was filled with Native Americans

• There was more room for Americans to settle

• There would be more resources for Americans to use and sell

Select the ADVANTAGES (2) of the Louisiana purchase.

• It would take a long time to explore

• It was 15 million dollars

• There was more room for Americans to settle

• There would be more resources for Americans to use and sell

Which letter represents the Louisiana Territory that Jefferson purchased?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

The War of 1812 finally established the US reputation as what?

• Independent
• Push Over 
• Open Territory 
• World Power

Which of the following statements describes the social situation of the United States before Jacksonian Democracy?

• Hundreds of craftspeople were opening shops in the cities.

• Small farmers were profiting from new technologies.

• Power was in the hands of a few wealthy individuals.

• Ordinary Americans were gaining a voice in government.

What was the “spoils system” practiced by newly-elected president Andrew Jackson?

• damaging the reputations of one’s political opponents

• celebrating one’s victory over a period of months

• raising the wages of one’s staff after a victory

• rewarding supporters by giving them government jobs

Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

• the spoils system.

• Jacksonian democracy.

• mudslinging.

• a corrupt bargain.

What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act

• Trail of Sorrows

• Trail of Tears

• Nullification Act