Ch 9 Quizs

Why is the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison significant to government?

• It established the power of judicial review.

• It increased the political influence of the states.

• It decreased the power of the executive branch.

• It resulted in the first constitutional amendment.

When did U.S. troops prevent a British invasion of Fort McHenry?

• October 1812

• September 1813

• September 1814

• December 1814

Which state shared a border with the Louisiana Purchase?

• Ohio

• Virginia

• New York

• Tennessee

How many months after the War of 1812 started did the war officially end?

• 6

• 12

• 24

• 30

What is an embargo?

• a ship designed to transport goods

• a tax on imports from other countries

• a restriction on trade with other counties

• a tactic used by smugglers to bring in goods

The battle at which location inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

• Detroit

• Lake Erie

• Fort McHenry

• Washington, D.C.

How did Thomas Jefferson promote unity between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

• by reducing the size of the military

• by leaving the National Bank intact

• by supporting the French Revolution

• by hosting expensive and show events

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury v. Madison case?

• John Adams

• John Marshall

• James Madison

• James Monroe

How did Britain respond to the Non-Importation Act?

• Britain passed a similar act.

• British ships fired on U.S. coastal towns.

• Britain declared war on the United States.

• Britain stopped capturing American ships.

Who was the third president of the United States?

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson