Treaty of Adams-Onis Quiz

Which two countries were involved in the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• United States, Spain

• United States, Mexico

• United States, France

• United States, Portugal

In which year was the Treaty of Adams-Onis signed?

• 1819

• 1865

• 1776

• 1901

What were the territorial changes brought about by the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• The territorial changes brought about by the Treaty of Adams-Onis were the acquisition of Florida by the United States and the recognition of Spanish sovereignty over Texas.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis had no impact on the territorial boundaries of the United States or Spain.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis led to the division of Florida and Texas between the United States and Spain.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis resulted in the United States losing control of Florida and Texas.

What was the historical significance of the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis was a trade agreement between the United States and Great Britain.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis was a peace treaty between the United States and Mexico.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis was a military alliance between the United States and France.

• The Treaty of Adams-Onis defined the western boundary of the United States and allowed for the acquisition of Florida from Spain.

Who was the United States Secretary of State responsible for negotiating the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

Which Native American tribe was most affected by the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• Cherokee Tribe

• Navajo Tribe

• Iroquois Tribe

• Seminole Tribe

What was the main reason for the United States' interest in acquiring Florida?

• To gain access to gold mines

• To expand the United States' territory to the west

• To establish a new colony

• To gain control of the strategic port of New Orleans and to eliminate the threat of the Seminole Indians.

Which European country previously controlled Florida before the Treaty of Adams-Onis?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

This case established the Supreme Court's authority to settle disagreements between branches of government and levels of government.

• Marbury v Madison
• McCulloch v Maryland
• Gibbons v Ogden

DECISION: The Federal government has the power over the states to regulate interstate commerce. Federal ferry license prevails over a State Ferry License (no NY monopoly)

• Gideon v Wainwright

• McCulloch v Maryland

• Marbury v Madison

• Gibbons v Ogden