Jefferson and Madison: Presidents of the United States Quiz

Who won the Democratic-Republican nomination after a tie that was decided by the House of Representatives?

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It led to the purchase of New Orleans

• It resulted in the addition of the Rocky Mountains to the US

• It increased the population of the US

What was the outcome of Marbury vs. Madison case?

• The law under which Marbury sued was deemed unconstitutional

• The case established the pre of Judicial Review

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Marbury

• The case led to the addition of the 12th Amendment to the Constitution

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To promote foreign trade

• To close American ports to foreign ships

• To encourage foreign nations to respect US neutrality

• To stop US ships from sailing to foreign ports

What was the American System proposed by President Madison?

• (1) Increase foreign products and markets (2) Dismantle the national bank (3) Reduce transportation systems

• (1) Protective tariffs (2) National bank (3) Improve transportation systems

• (1) Increase taxes on foreign products (2) Abolish the national bank (3) Neglect transportation systems

• (1) Free trade with foreign nations (2) Privatize the national bank (3) Decrease infrastructure

What was the cause of the War of 1812?

• All of the above

• Secret deals with Native Americans to attack the US

• Disruption of shipping and trade

• Impressment of sailors

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?

• The pre-war conditions were reinstated

• The US gained land from Great Britain

• Great Britain gained land from the US

• The US became a British territory

Who became a national hero as a result of the Battle of New Orleans?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

What was the effect of the War of 1812 on the Federalist Party?

• It led to the party's resurgence

• It caused the party to split into two factions

• It resulted in the party's decline

• It had no impact on the party

What was the impact of the War of 1812 on the American public?

• It led to division and tension

• It caused a decrease in manufacturing

• It brought about a sense of nationalism and unity

• It resulted in a decline of patriotism