Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency and War of 1812

What was one of Thomas Jefferson’s major accomplishments as president?

• Ending the War of 1812

• Purchasing the Louisiana Territory

• Writing the U.S. Constitution

• Establishing the Monroe Doctrine

Which Supreme Court case during Jefferson’s presidency established judicial review?

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

Why did Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition?

• To fight British troops in Canada

• To find a route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish colonies in the West

• To explore South America

How did Jefferson’s Embargo Act of 1807 affect the U.S. economy?

• It boosted trade with France

• It caused economic hardship, especially for merchants

• It led to war with Britain

• It made the U.S. a leading global power

Which was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• The U.S. invasion of Spain

• A French attack on Washington, D.C.

• A war between Spain and Britain

What city was burned by the British during the War of 1812?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

• Charleston

What battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero?

• The Battle of Tippecanoe

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Yorktown

What treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

During which battle did Francis Scott Key write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Fort Ticonderoga

• Battle of Fort Necessity

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• Seeing the White House burn

• Witnessing the American flag still flying after a British attack

• Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent