American History Quiz

Who was the 3rd President of the United States known for his presidency during the early 19th century?

• James Madison

• John Marshall

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What role did Napoleon Bonaparte play in history?

• U.S. military captain

• French Emperor and military general

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Secretary of State

Which river did Lewis and Clark travel to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

Who was involved in the Marbury v. Madison case and wanted his commission to be appointed as a federal judge?

• Charles Pinckney

• William Marbury

• Aaron Burr

• John Marshall

Which group was known for attacking merchant ships off the coast of North Africa?

• Barbary Pirates

• Caribbean Raiders

• Viking Invaders

• Atlantic Marauders

What was the primary reason the United States wanted to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• To gain control of the Rocky Mountains

• To access the Port of New Orleans

• To increase national debt

• To establish trade with France

Which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from in 1803?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Germany

What does the term "Federalists" refer to?

• Advocates for strict interpretation of laws

• Advocates for loose construction of laws

• Advocates for a centralized government uniting several states

• Advocates for reducing national debt

What is the definition of "excise tax"?

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on income and property

• A tax on specific goods and activities within a country

• A tax on exports

Which of the following best describes the geographical location of the Rocky Mountains?

• Eastern United States

• Western border of the Louisiana Territory

• Southern United States

• Northern Canada