Jefferson Era Quiz

What year was the Louisiana Purchase completed?

• 1800

• 1803

• 1812

• 1807

Which U.S. President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the primary purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To promote American manufacturing

• To punish British and French interference with American shipping

• To declare war on Britain

• To increase trade with Native American tribes

Which countries were primarily affected by the Embargo Act of 1807?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Russia and Germany

• Mexico and Canada

During which conflict did the War of 1812 occur?

• Napoleonic Wars

• Seven Years' War

• American Revolutionary War

• Spanish-American War

What was the capital of the confederation of Native American nations called?

• Tecumseh

• Wounded Knee

• Prophetstown

• Pawnee

Who were the Barbary Coast states primarily composed of?

• European colonies

• South American nations

• North African Muslim states

• Southeast Asian kingdoms

What was one of the reasons the War Hawks supported the War of 1812?

• To strengthen ties with Britain

• To annex Canadian territory

• To support French military campaigns

• To promote peace with Native American tribes

Which U.S. city was burned during the War of 1812?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston

What was the main consequence of the Embargo Act of 1807 for the United States?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased military strength

• Economic hardship

• Improved international relations