Early 19th Century U.S. History Quiz

Who won the presidential election of 1800?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

What was significant about the election of 1800?

• It was the first time a president was impeached.

• It resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the U.S.

• It was the first presidential election decided by the House of Representatives.

• Both B and C

Who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• King George III

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Victoria

• Czar Alexander I

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

What was the main impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?

• It doubled the size of the country.

• It led to a war with France.

• It bankrupted the U.S. treasury.

• It caused a civil war.

What was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• The assassination of a U.S. president

• British interference with American shipping

• A dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

• American expansion into Texas

Which battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero and took place after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of York

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Tippecanoe

What ended the War of 1812?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Monroe Doctrine

Which of the following was NOT a result of the War of 1812?

• Increased patriotism in the United States

• The destruction of the White House

• The acquisition of new territories

• The end of the Federalist Party

What was the primary reason Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory?

• He needed money to fund his wars in Europe.

• He lost interest in the New World.

• He was pressured by other European powers.

• He wanted to strengthen Franco-American relations.