Healing Historical Divides: The Treaty Between the U.S. and Britain After the Revolutionary War

Healing Historical Divides: The Treaty Between the U.S. and Britain After the Revolutionary War

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the post-Revolutionary War relationship between the US and Britain, focusing on trade issues, neutrality, and unresolved conflicts. It discusses the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, highlighting its negotiation challenges and impact on US politics, including the rise of the two-party system. The treaty's unpopularity and its effects on US-France relations are also examined.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the treaty discussed in the video?

To create a new trade route to Asia

To declare war on France

To resolve post-Revolutionary War issues between the U.S. and Britain

To establish a new government in the U.S.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the U.S. choose to maintain neutrality during the European conflicts?

To avoid being dragged into wars and protect trade interests

To support France in its revolution

To form an alliance with Spain

To expand its territory in Europe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major issue in U.S.-British trade relations post-Revolutionary War?

Britain wanted to import more raw materials from the U.S.

The U.S. refused to trade with any European country

British ports blocked or heavily taxed U.S. exports

The U.S. had a surplus of finished goods

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for the U.S. to negotiate a treaty with Britain?

To form a military alliance against France

To annex Canadian territories

To declare independence from Britain

To improve trade relations and resolve leftover war issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the key figures in the U.S. government advocating for different sides in the treaty negotiations?

John Adams and James Madison

George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the treaty negotiations?

The U.S. declared war on Britain

The U.S. became a monarchy

Britain agreed to pay damages for stopped shipping

The U.S. gained new territories in Europe

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the treaty affect U.S. political dynamics?

It had no impact on U.S. politics

It strengthened the Democratic-Republican party against the Federalists

It caused the U.S. to become a British colony again

It led to the formation of a single-party system

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?