Lesson 12 Assessment

As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?

• aggression

• isolationism

• colonial expansion

• alliance expansion

Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?

• attacks on U.S. ships

• refusal of France to pay loans

• Spanish invasion of the country

• British policies toward African Americans

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?

• The United States bought land from Spain.

• The British agreed to support the French Revolution.

• The United States reserved land for American Indians.

• The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.

Which slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair?

• Free trade and sailors' rights!

• No taxation without representation!

• Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!

• First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!

Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Canada

• Great Britain

Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade?

• France

• Great Britain

• North African pirates

• American sea workers

Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?

• the pirating of ships in North Africa

• the competition for trade between countries

• the wars between Great Britain and France

• the independence movement in Latin America

What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• to put an end to attacks on U.S. ships

• to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors

• to encourage foreign trade with European merchants

• to prevent European interference in North and South America

The banner bearing the Latin words E Pluribus Unum ("from many, one") symbolizes the creation of one nation

• after many battles.

• for many years to come.

• out of many states.

Which symbols represent the original 13 states?

• arrows and olive branch

• stars and stripes

• bald eagle and banner