Unit 4

What were some of the precedents set by George Washington during his presidency?

• Establishing a two-term limit for the President

• Creating a cabinet of advisors

• Signing the Bill of Rights into law

• Declaring war on France

How did Alexander Hamilton plan to address the nation's financial problems?

• Implementing a national bank

• Abolishing taxes

• Printing more money

• Redistributing wealth equally

The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed in 1798, were aimed at:

• Reducing immigration to the United States

• Restricting freedom of speech and press

• Expanding voting rights for all citizens

• Promoting religious freedom

The Louisiana Purchase, made in 1803, doubled the size of the United States by acquiring territory from:

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• Great Britain

The Embargo Act of 1807, imposed during Thomas Jefferson's presidency, was an attempt to:

• Encourage trade with other nations

• Limit the power of the federal government

• Prevent war with France

• Punish Great Britain and France for their actions in the Napoleonic Wars

The War of 1812 was primarily fought between:

• United States and England

• United States and France

• United States and Spain

• United States and Mexico

The Monroe Doctrine, announced in 1823, stated that:

• European powers should not interfere in the affairs of newly independent Latin American countries

• The United States should colonize Africa for economic reasons

• Slavery should be abolished in all American territories

• The United States should expand its territory to the Pacific Ocean

The Market Revolution refers to the:

• Rise of industrialization and expansion of markets in the United States

• Collapse of the stock market in the 19th century

• Transition from a subsistence economy to a cash economy

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques by Native Americans

What impact did the Embargo Act of 1807 have on the United States?

• It led to an increase in domestic manufacturing

• 1. It sparked a period of economic prosperity

• 1. It resulted in widespread smuggling and economic hardship

• It strengthened diplomatic relations with European nations

Which of the following events prompted the United States to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• The seizure of American ships and impressment of American sailors

• The purchase of Louisiana from France

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans