Topics 15 and 16 Test

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the U.S. national anthem?

• A speech by President Madison

• The defense of Fort McHenry

• A battle in the Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What does Charles Ball’s involvement in the War of 1812 illustrate?

• The British relied heavily on naval power and ground forces

• Only white soldiers fought in early American wars

• Black Americans also contributed to early U.S. history

• The War of 1812 was a minor conflict

What contributed to the development of distinct regional lifestyles in the early 1800s United States?

• Shared language and culture

• Influence of European governments

• Geographical barriers like the Appalachian Mountains

• The end of the Revolutionary War

How did many White Americans view the United States during the early 1800s?

• As a divided and unstable region

• As a unified and growing nation

• As a colony of Great Britain

• As a place for only Southern farmers

Which groups were mostly excluded from the emerging national identity in the early 1800s?

• Western settlers and merchants

• White farmers and factory workers

• Indigenous and Black people

• Northern and Southern leaders

What did American folk and fine art in the early 1800s often reflect?

• European traditions

• The power of the government

• Everyday life and national pride

• Ancient civilizations

What was the Hudson River School known for?

• Teaching art in public schools

• Painting city scenes and factories

• Creating dramatic landscapes of American nature

• Promoting abstract art styles

How did artists like Susie M. Barstow and John James Audubon contribute to American art?

• By focusing on classical mythology

• By celebrating nature and national identity

• By painting portraits of European leaders

• By ignoring traditional art techniques

What role did music play in early American culture as the country grew?

• It was limited to church services only and people who were very religious

• It helped express regional identities and national pride

• It focused mainly on political speeches

• It was banned in many parts of the country

How did enslaved Black Americans use spirituals?

• To protest against European music

• To entertain plantation owners

• To express suffering and hope

• To avoid religious influence