Unit 3 - A Growing Nation (EOC Review)

Why is George Washington’s presidency significant in U.S. history?

• He created the position of president without limits on power

• He set important precedents for how the executive branch would function and how future presidents would act

• He immediately handed power to Congress and did not govern actively

• He focused exclusively on foreign affairs and ignored domestic policy

Which precedent did Washington establish by forming a Cabinet?

• Eliminating the vice presidency entirely

• Giving Congress the sole power to manage executive affairs

• Seeking advice from appointed heads of executive departments to help make decisions

• Allowing the Supreme Court to appoint the president

What was the main purpose of the Sedition Act during Adams’s presidency?

• To require all citizens to serve in the military

• To expand the size of the Supreme Court

• To strengthen the rights of immigrants and protect free speech

• To make it a crime to publish “false, scandalous, and malicious” criticism of the federal government or its officials

Why did the Sedition Act influence the outcome of the election of 1800?

• The backlash against these restrictive laws helped the opposition party rally, contributing to Adams’s defeat

• It had no effect on the election at all

• It allowed Adams to imprison the opposition so they couldn’t vote

• It made it easier for Adams to win re‑election because people supported restrictions on press freedom

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?

• It only added a small, unimportant area of land

• It doubled the size of the country, providing land for settlement, trade, and resources

• It caused the U.S. to lose control of the Mississippi River

• It led to immediate conflict with Britain over territory

Which statement best summarizes Jefferson’s expansion of presidential power through the Louisiana Purchase?

• Jefferson only explored the territory without acquiring it

• Jefferson’s actions reduced the authority of the executive branch

• Jefferson strictly limited the power of the presidency and avoided foreign land acquisition

• Jefferson expanded the influence of the presidency by negotiating a major land acquisition, setting a precedent for future presidents

How did the War of 1812 influence American national identity?

• It caused the United States to lose territory to Britain

• It encouraged Americans to see themselves as united and independent

• It decreased patriotism and strengthened regionalism

• It led to permanent dependence on British military support

Which event during the War of 1812 became a symbol of American resilience and contributed to national pride?

• The annexation of Canada

• The surrender of the Mississippi River to Britain

• The signing of the Louisiana Purchase

• The defense of Fort McHenry and the writing of the “Star-Spangled Banner”

Why was the Monroe Doctrine significant for the United States?

• It reduced the United States’ presence in Latin America and the Caribbean

• It established the USA as a protector of the Western Hemisphere and strengthened national influence abroad

• It required the United States to become part of European empires

• It focused only on domestic economic policy

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

• To declare war on Britain, France, and Italy

• To encourage European nations to control trade in the North and South America

• To allow European nations to establish colonies in North and South America

• To warn European powers not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere and assert U.S. influence in the Americas