AP U.S. History Quiz 1

Who did Alexander Hamilton support in the election of 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the significance of the election of 1800?

• It marked the first transfer of power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans

• It resulted in a violent revolution

• It led to the dissolution of the Federalist Party

• It established the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution

What was the major accomplishment of Jefferson's first term?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

• The Embargo Act of 1807

• The Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case

What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Established the principle of judicial review

• Declared the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional

• Affirmed the power of the executive branch

• Ordered the delivery of Marbury's appointment

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To stop British and French interference with American trade

• To promote American manufacturing

• To expand the National Road

• To recharter the National Bank

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• Native Americans' ability to stop American expansion ended

• The Federalists gained political power

• The United States became more reliant on trade with Britain

• The National Bank was dissolved

Who led the War Hawks and advocated for war with Britain?

• Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Andrew Jackson and Tecumseh

What was the American System?

• A combination of programs to promote national growth

• A plan to secede from the United States

• A treaty with France and England

• A military strategy during the War of 1812

Who won the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What effect did the War of 1812 have on American manufacturing?

• It spurred American manufacturing

• It led to the dissolution of American manufacturing

• It increased American reliance on imports

• It had no effect on American manufacturing