Early Republic Quiz Jefferson's Policies- Madison's Presidency

What was the main reason Jefferson attempted to purchase the port of New Orleans from France?

• To allow western farmers to transport crops/goods on the Mississippi River

• To prevent British expansion

• To establish a military base.

Match the following events with their significance: Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Embargo Act of 1807.

• 2-B

• Provided information about physical geography and wildlife

• 1-A

• Closed U.S. ports to international trade

• 3-C

• Doubled the size of the United States

Which act closed U.S. ports to international trade in 1807?

• Navigation Act

• Embargo Act

• Stamp Act

What was one of the causes of the War of 1812?

• A) British interference with American shipping

• B) American interference with British shipping

• C) French interference with American shipping

The British interference with American shipping involved the blockade of American ports, preventing (a)   . A) imports and exports B) military supplies C) food and water D) gold and silver. Answer: A) imports and exports.

• imports and exports
• military supplies

• food and water

• gold and silver

The Treaty of Ghent was a (a)   that ended the War of 1812.

• peace treaty
• trade agreement

• military alliance

• territorial exchange

Who wrote the poem that later became known as 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

What did the Western War Hawks want?

• More land and removal of Native Americans

• Peace with Britain

• Trade with France

Which poem did Francis Scott Key write during the War of 1812?

• Defense of Fort McHenry

• God Bless America

• Yankee Doodle

The Western War Hawks pushed for war with Britain because they wanted more land in (a)   . A) Mexico B) Canada C) Florida D) Texas.

• Mexico

• Canada
• Florida

• Texas