Ch 7 Test Review

Who had elected George Washington to be the first President of the United States?

• The Electoral College
• The first Cabinet
• King George III of Great Britain
• The US Congress

Which statement below describes one of Alexander Hamilton’s principal beliefs as Secretary of the Treasury?

• He believed that political parties would be harmful to a united government.
• He believed that the government did not have the power to create a national bank.
• He believed that the economy should be based on farming and crafts.
• He believed in an economy based on trade and industry.

What political trend did Jefferson start in 1800 that has shaped the way our nation is governed?

• He sent Lewis and Clark to learn about the American Indian groups in the Louisiana Territory.
• He wrote the Declaration of Independence
• He filled government jobs with members of his own political party.
• He resigned as a member of the Democratic-Republicans

Why did Jefferson decide that he had the power, as President, to expand the lands of the nation?

• He was the leader of the Executive Branch.
• The Constitution states that the President has the power to negotiate treaties with other countries.
• The Louisiana Territory would provide rich natural resources and help the nation develop its economy.
• The port of New Orleans would be open for trade for settlers.

The United States wanted to buy ________but received a better, larger offer that became the Louisiana Purchase.

• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• New Orleans
• St. Louis

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain?

• Great Britain captured American sailors and blockaded French forts.
• James Madison was a War Hawk.
• The United States was forced to defend the Louisiana Territory from British troops.
• The United States supported France in its war against Great Britain.

Why was the Battle of New Orleans a significant victory for the United States?

• The United States gained new territory by defeating the British.
• The British had attacked the port after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed.
• Americans defended New Orleans, suffering fewer casualties than the British.
• Though the Americans suffered many casualties, Andrew Jackson defended New Orleans.

What was the significance of the battle at Lake Champlain in the War of 1812?

• It showed that the British had the strongest navy.
• It led to the end of hostilities and a peace agreement.
• It caused a war among American Indian groups.
• It forced the Americans to retreat and rebuild the capital.

Why did the Spanish sell Florida to the United States?

• The Spanish were no longer interested in their colonies in the Americas.
• Spain was unable to organize American Indians living there.
• After Andrew Jackson destroyed Spanish settlements, Spain decided Florida was too difficult to defend.
• Spain needed money to fight a war.

What decision did the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court make concerning John Ross’s case?

• John Marshall decided that it was illegal to force the Cherokees to move.
• John Marshall decided that the Indian Removal Act gave the government the right to move the Cherokees.
• John Marshall decided that the Executive Branch could enforce the Indian Removal Act.
• John Marshall decided to dismiss the case.