Jefferson and Madison

Which statement about the impact of the War of 1812 is incorrect?

• The U.S. clearly won the war and gained new territory

• The Federalist Party lost power and support due to their opposition to the war

• National pride, unity, and culture increased in the U.S.

• Native American resistance on the western frontier was weakened

Select the best description of the Louisiana Purchase

• The land was purchased from France, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from Britain, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from Spain, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from France, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains

Select the 3 causes of the War of 1812

• Britain constantly attacking U.S. trading ships

• Britain supplying weapons to Native Americans

• France constantly attacking U.S. trading ships

• British refusing to abandon forts near the Great Lakes

What was "impressment"? (One of the main causes of the War of 1812)

• The British stealing U.S. ships

• The British forcing U.S. sailors to serve in their navy

• The British sending spies to infiltrate the U.S. government

• The nickname of the British blockade set up along the Atlantic coast to prevent trade

After going to war with each other in Europe, why would Britain and France attack U.S. merchant (trading) ships?

• To force the U.S. into the war in Europe

• To pressure the U.S. into becoming an ally

• To prevent the U.S. from supplying their enemy

• To get the U.S. to pay ransoms for their ships

What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans?

• Stronger armies

• Better leadership

• Faster communication

• Thoughtful negotiations

What happened as a result of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• It hurt the U.S. economy by wiping out trade with other nations.

• It forced Americans to find new markets for their goods.

• It was effective in stopping Britain from violating America's neutrality rights.

• It made the nation's economy stronger as Americans had to buy and sell more American goods.

What was the main purpose of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions authored by Jefferson and Madison?

• To support the Alien and Sedition Acts

• To argue for states' rights to nullify federal laws

• To promote the expansion of the U.S. territory

• To advocate for a strong central government

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison help to establish?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase during Jefferson's presidency?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It led to the War of 1812

• It was the first U.S. territory acquired from Spain

• It established the U.S.-Canada border