Unit 2 Assessment

Why did President Washington issue the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793? 

• to avoid U.S. involvement in the war in Europe

• to encourage U.S. settlement in North America

• to enforce the U.S. Constitution

• to protect U.S. independence 

Which statement best describes an effect of the Proclamation of Neutrality? 

• It increased tensions between the U.S. political parties.

• It protected the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.

• It improved U.S. relations with France and Great Britain.

• It showed U.S. support for colonies in Latin America.

Which statements best explain causes of territorial growth of the United States during the early republic? Choose 2!

• The United States conquered territory that was claimed by Spain and France.

• The United States took control of Native American territory.

• The United States purchased territory from Mexico.

• The United States made agreements with European countries to gain territory.

• The United States made an alliance with Britain in exchange for territory. 

Which statements best explain how the Louisiana Purchase affected the United States?

Select the two correct answers. 

• It led to westward expansion of the United States.

• It established U.S. control of the Mississippi River.

• It provided direct access to the Pacific Ocean.

• It increased U.S. trade with countries in Asia.

• It created unity among the people of North America.

Which statement best describes Thomas Jefferson’s view about the outcome of the War of 1812? 

• The United States needed to improve its national defenses in case of war.

• The United States needed to abandon parts of the Northwest Territory.

• The United States needed to return some tribal lands to Native Americans.

• The United States needed to establish permanent alliances with other countries. 

Which phrase best describes a purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? 

• to encourage European states to join the Union 

• to show support for Spanish colonization of Mexico

• to justify military action against Barbary pirates sailing near the United States

• to show opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

what is the purpose of the Proclamation to the People of New Orleans

By his Excellency William C.C. Claiborne?

• To establish the government of Louisiana

• To protect the inhabitants' liberty, property, and religion

• To incorporate Louisiana into the United States

• To enforce the principles of the Federal Constitution

what happens to the existing laws and regulations in Louisiana according to the Proclamation to the People of New Orleans
By his Excellency William C.C. Claiborne?

• They are subject to review and amendment.

• They are suspended until further notice.

• They remain in full force and effect.

• They are abolished and replaced by new ones.

What were the various ethnic groups present in colonial Louisiana? (Choose 4)

• French

• Spanish

• Anglo

• African

• Russian

what was the primary cause of the War of 1812?

• The United States was expanding West into British territory.

• The French government was seizing American ships for money.

• The Barbary Pirates were attacking American ships off the coast of Africa.

• The British were interfering in American shipping.