Life in the Young Republic

What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

• To protect the country from foreign influence

• To limit criticism of the government

• To encourage immigration

• To increase free speech protections

Which president approved the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $5 million

Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Sacagawea and Tecumseh

• Andrew Jackson and Meriwether Lewis

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and William Clark

What was Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Translator and guide

• Mapmaker

• Military leader

• Scout for Native tribes

Which conflict led to the burning of Washington, D.C., including the White House?

• American Revolution

• War of 1812

• Mexican-American War

• French and Indian War

Who wrote a poem that later became the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• Francis Scott Key

• Paul Revere

What did the Indian Removal Act lead to in the 1830s?

• Expansion of Native American lands

• Native Americans being granted citizenship

• Forced relocation of Native Americans

• Peace treaties between settlers and Native Americans

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A protest against westward expansion

• The forced journey of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi River

• A Native American trade route

• A treaty between Native American tribes

How did the U.S. acquire Florida in 1819?

• By war with Spain

• Through the Monroe Doctrine

• By purchasing it from France

• Through the Adams-Onís Treaty