Expansion

Which statement best describes the Federalist party of the United States?

• Wanted a strong central government and favored ratification of the Constitution.

• Wanted strong state governments and individual liberties protected in a Bill of Rights

Which statement best describes how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory?

• The land was purchased from France

• The land was gifted by Great Britain following the War of 1812

• The U.S. purchased the land from the Native Americans who were living in the region

• The land was acquired after the Monroe Doctrine was established

This Native American served as a guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Cameahwait

• Tecumseh

Which European conflict led to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory and caused Britain to interfere with the United States and its citizens?

• Napoleonic Wars

• Mexican American War

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Fort McHenry

Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of ___________.

• Spain
• France
• Great Britain 
• United States

Which of these statements describe a major cause of War of 1812?

• Britains’ impressment (kidnapping) of American sailors

• Canada wanted more territory

• The desire to end slavery in America

• The U.S. wanted to control Florida

Which future president gained fame during the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

• James Monroe

• James Madison

Which of the following warned European nations not to colonize Central and South American countries?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• Louisiana Purchase

• Missouri Compromise

What impact did Andrew Jackson have on the role of the President?

• He expanded the powers of the presidency significantly

• He limited the President's authority to prevent misuse

• He established the cabinet system for presidential advice

• He discouraged the formation of political parties

What is the Trail of Tears?

• The forced removal of Native Americans from their homes to reservations in Oklahoma

• The trail used by Latter Day Saint settlers to escape religious persecution

• The loss of Tecumseh during the Battle of Tippecanoe

• The route used to escape slavery in the South