U.S. History Quiz: Early 19th Century Events

What was the main goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To support local businesses by banning imports

• To declare war on foreign nations

• To increase trade with Britain and France

• To limit foreign trade in order to avoid war

Which territory did the United States acquire as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Louisiana

• Alaska

• Florida

• California

Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory and beyond, known as the Corps of Discovery?

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Christopher Columbus and John Smith

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

• It tripled the size of the country

• It reduced the size of the country

• It had no impact on the size of the country

• It doubled the size of the country

What was the significance of the route Lewis and Clark took on their expedition?

• They mapped the entire East Coast

• They established trade with Native American tribes

• They discovered gold mines

• They found a river route to the Pacific Ocean

Why is the Louisiana Purchase important to our history?

• It significantly expanded the territory of the United States

• It was the first purchase of land from another country

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It initiated the American Revolution

How did the Louisiana Territory purchase help our economy?

• It led to a decrease in agricultural production

• It provided access to important rivers and resources

• It isolated the United States economically

• It caused a financial crisis due to its cost

What was the role of the Federalist party in early U.S. politics?

• Supporting agricultural development and isolationism

• Promoting the abolition of slavery

• Advocating for a strong federal government and closer ties with Britain

• Focusing solely on economic reforms without foreign alliances

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts intended to do?

• Limit the influence of immigrants and suppress dissent

• Encourage immigration and free speech

• Strengthen diplomatic ties with France

• Abolish the federal government

Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington