8th Grade U.S. History Unit 4 Vocabulary

What was significant about the Election of 1800?

• It was the first election where women could vote.

• It marked the first peaceful transition of power from one party to another.

• It was the first election held after the Civil War.

• It was the first election where all states participated.

Who was the Chief Justice known for promoting federal power over state power and establishing judicial review?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

• It established the power of the President.

• It established the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review.

• It established the power of Congress.

• It established the power of the states.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and became the 3rd President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was the response of President Thomas Jefferson to the Barbary Pirates?

• He paid them tribute.

• He ignored them.

• He sparked an undeclared naval war with North African nations.

• He formed an alliance with them.

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 prohibit?

• American ships from trading with Europe.

• American ships from leaving for any foreign port.

• American ships from trading with Asia.

• American ships from entering the Mississippi River.

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find a route to India.

• To map and explore the Louisiana Purchase region.

• To establish colonies in Africa.

• To find gold in California.

What was the result of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• The U.S. lost control of the Mississippi River.

• The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain.

• The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S.

• The U.S. sold the Louisiana Territory to France.

What was the War of 1812 primarily about?

• A conflict between the United States and France over trade

• A war between the United States and England over American trade with France

• A war between the United States and Spain over Florida

• A conflict between the United States and Mexico over Texas

What did the Convention of 1818 establish?

• The southern boundary of the Louisiana Territory

• The northern boundary of the Louisiana Territory at the 49th parallel

• The eastern boundary of the Louisiana Territory

• The western boundary of the Louisiana Territory