The New Nation and the War of 1812 Quiz

What was the name of the war between the American Indian tribes and the United States in the Northwest Territory?

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

• Little Turtle's War

• Civil War

Which treaty established boundaries between tribes and settlers in the Northwest Territory?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Louisiana Purchase Treaty

• Greenville Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

What did the United States purchase from France in 1803?

• Alaska

• California

• Hawaii

• Louisiana Territory

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed by Congress in 1807?

• To expand the U.S. territory

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To establish trade with France

• To stop ships from delivering goods

Who repealed the Embargo Act in March 1809?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Which country declared war on Great Britain following the Louisiana Purchase?

• Russia

• Germany

• France

• Spain

What river did the United States gain control of after the Louisiana Purchase?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Hudson River

Who was the war chief of the Miami tribe during the Northwest War?

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

• Little Turtle

What was the result of the Embargo Act on the U.S. economy?

• It thrived

• It suffered greatly

• It remained unchanged

• It improved slightly