Quiz on Early 19th Century American History

After the War of 1812, the Rush-Bagot Agreement between the United States and British Canada was signed to

• limit naval power on the Great Lakes.

• tax the fur trade in Missouri Territory.

• establish fishing rights off the Labrador Coast.

The Convention of 1818 affected the boundaries of the United States by

• establishing a border between the United States and Canada extending to the Rocky Mountains.

• giving the United States control of the natural resources and waterways of Oregon Country.

• expanding the boundaries of the United States further west by opening up Texas.

What settlement did the United States and Spain reach in the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• The United States would receive the Missouri Territory from Spain in return for parts of the Oregon Country.

• The United States would receive control of East Florida from Spain in return for U.S. claims to what is now Texas.

• Spain would make Texas an independent territory.

What finally convinced Spanish leaders to settle disputes with the United States over Florida in 1819?

• the growing number of runaway slaves in Florida

• the rise of the Seminole Indians in Florida

• General Jackson’s presence in Florida

President Monroe was concerned when Mexico became independent from Spain in 1821 because he thought that

• European powers might try to colonize new Latin American countries.

• Mexico would permanently close its borders to the United States.

• European powers might have backed the revolution.

The Monroe Doctrine affected the United States’ relationship with Latin America by

• placing Latin American nations within the United States’ sphere of influence.

• causing anger among Latin American revolutionary leaders who felt the United States was abusing its power.

• creating a strong bond between the two regions because each became interested in the other’s security.

During the 1820s, sectionalism grew in the United States. Sectionalism is when

• citizens develop increased feelings of pride in and devotion to their nation.

• politicians disagree over the interests of different regions.

• the federal government places a group on a reservation to prevent conflict.

What was Henry Clay’s role in the Missouri Compromise?

• He convinced Congress to accept the compromise.

• He did not agree with the conditions of the original compromise and revised it.

• He refused to participate in the compromise and challenged its merit.

Which statement about the election of 1824 is true?

• Most people did not think a military leader could be a good political leader.

• The winner of the popular vote did not have enough electoral votes to win the election.

• The legislature appealed to the Supreme Court to decide the election.

The winner in the presidential election of 1824 was chosen by the

• electoral college.

• House of Representatives.

• majority of voters.