War & Expansion in the Americas Unit Test Review

What was one of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To build schools and hospitals.

• To find and map the Northwest Passage.

• To establish trade with Canada.

• To deliver documents to French officials.

Became an invaluable and respected asset for Lewis and Clark as a translator to Native American tribes on the expedition.

(a)  

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

• To avoid conflict with the British and French navies.

• To strengthen the economy of the West and the South.

• To prevent conflict with the Native Americans.

• To punish merchants in New England.

The British practice of forcing captured U.S. citizens to serve in the army or navy which led to increased tensions in the early 1800s.

(a)  

Why did the British attack New Orleans in 1815?

• They wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.

• They wanted to draw away U.S. troops attacking in Canada.

• They wanted to support Native American forces in the region.

• They wanted to take control of the U.S. Capitol.

A sense of pride and devotion to a nation.

(a)  

Near what future major city did the Corps of Discovery begin their expedition?

• Kansas City

• Jefferson City

• Chicago

• St. Louis

Signed on December 24th, 1814 by the U.S. and Britain that ended the War of 1812.

(a)  

Why was President Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• The U.S. economy expanded, and people felt great pride in the country.

• President Monroe was responsible for resolving many overseas conflicts.

• The U.S. government reduced taxes, and people saved more money.

• President Monroe was elected unanimously in both of his elections.

What effect did the ruling in Marbury v. Madison have on the national government?

• It showed that the judicial branch was the least powerful branch of government.

• It reinforced the importance of political parties in the government.

• It eliminated the Supreme Court's power of judicial review.

• It confirmed the judiciary's power to check the powers of the other two branches of government.