Lesson 5/6 Test

The Americans known as War Hawks felt that Britain was treating the United States as if it were

• A. France's ally.
• B. at war with Britain.
• C. still a group of British colonies.
• D. responsible for its conflict with France.

Which of the issues that eventually led to the War of 1812 does this illustration show?

• A. the American trade embargo
• B. the impressment of American sailors
• C. the British blockade of American ports
• D. the British support of American Indians

How would Henry Clay’s American System, which had high tariffs (taxes on imported goods), help people in the South and West?

• A. The government would use the money from tariffs to build roads and canals in the North.
• B. People in the North would have the money to buy more food and crops from the South and West.
• C. The South and West would make money by buying goods from other countries that did not have U.S. tariffs.
• D. State governments would use the money from tariffs to build roads to help businesses trade.

How did the American System help the U.S. economy?

• A. It made more money from trading with Britain.
• B. It helped farmers and businesses sell goods more easily.
• C. It allowed states to make their own trade rules.
• D. It banned imported goods from Europe.

The main political division under President Monroe was between:

• A. War Hawks and opponents of war.
• B. Representatives of different sections of the country.
• C. Republicans and Federalists.
• D. Supporters and opponents of slavery.

What were the main causes of the War of 1812 ? (Check All That Apply)

• Britain was taking U.S. sailors and forcing them to serve in their navy (impressment).
• Britain was arming Native Americans to fight U.S. settlers.
• Representatives from France convinced the U.S it was a good idea.
• War Hawks in Congress wanted to protect the U.S. and expand land.

What did the Gibbons v. Ogden decision say?

• A. The states could control trade between them.
• B. Only the federal government could control trade between states.
• C. The government should raise tariffs.
• D. The U.S. should support Native American tribes.

What was the main benefit to the United States of the War of 1812?

• A. recognition of the U.S. would continue to interfere in British affairs.
• B. Established that the United States had a better navy than Canada
• C. Americans could now trade with Spain.
• D. A new sense of pride among Americans in their country beginning the "Era of Good Feelings"

Tecumseh was a Native American leader known for:

• A. Supporting the U.S. government’s policies
• B. Writing the Monroe Doctrine
• C. Leading resistance against U.S. expansion and forming a Native confederation
• D. Commanding American forces in the Battle of New Orleans

Sectionalism occurs when:

• A. The government creates new regulations
• B. Leaders push for war
• C. A country stays out of other countries’ affairs
• D. People prioritize their region's interests over the nation as a whole