History Quiz: Key Events

Which President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What was a key scientific goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To study the stars and planets

• To collect and document new plant and animal species

• To develop new agricultural techniques

• To create a new system of weights and measures

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• Mexico

Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Zebulon Pike and John Fremont

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett

• Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau

What was one of the primary objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade relations with Mexico

• To map the southern United States

• To negotiate peace with Native American tribes

In the case of Marbury vs. Madison, what significant power did the Supreme Court establish for itself?

• The power to impeach the President

• The power of judicial review

• The power to levy taxes

• The power to declare war

Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant for the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It ended the War of 1812

• It established the first national bank

• It led to the abolition of slavery

What was the long-term impact of the Marbury vs. Madison decision on the U.S. legal system?

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It led to the creation of the Bill of Rights

• It abolished the Electoral College

What was the outcome of Marbury vs. Madison for William Marbury?

• He was appointed as a judge

• He received financial compensation

• He did not receive his commission

• He was elected to Congress

How did the decision in Marbury vs. Madison impact the balance of power in the U.S. government?

• It increased the power of the legislative branch

• It strengthened the executive branch

• It established the judiciary as an equal branch of government

• It weakened the power of the states