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A New Republic (Unit 5)

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of our country and it happened in the year ____.
a)
1700
b)
1803
c)
1900
d)
2001
2.
Which one of these countries did America NOT fight in its early years?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Canada
3.
True or False? The expansion of America's power and size was one of the most important parts of the New Republic Era.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What is the most dangerous animal in africa
a)
Lion
b)
Hippo
c)
Giraffes
d)
horsey
5.
True or False? Federalists wanted the States to have more rights than the federal government?
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Was Jefferson a Democratic-Republican or a Federalist?
a)
Democratic-Republican
b)
Federalist
7.
Which one of these presidents WANTED the states to have lots of strength (not the national government)?
a)
Washington
b)
Obama
c)
Hamilton
d)
Jefferson
8.
Who bought the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Washington
b)
Dolly Madison
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Jefferson
9.
Which party did John Adams belong to?
a)
Democratic-Republican
b)
Federalist
10.
What animal has a brain weighs the same as five Oreos?
a)
cheetah
b)
lion
c)
alligator
d)
fossa
11.
Which one is NOT a reason America joined the War of 1812?
a)
The British were kidnapping our sailors (called impressment)
b)
We wanted Canada to become part of the US.
c)
The US wanted to impress France
d)
Britain was helping Native Americans attack us.
12.
The biggest benefit of the War of 1812 was...
a)
We took over the country of England.
b)
We actually lost terribly.
c)
We gained self-respect and respect from other countries.
d)
We never fought another war ever again.
13.
The Alien & Sedition Acts...
a)
tried to keep immigrants from voting and it kept newspapers quiet.
b)
forced people to stop talking about space aliens.
14.
The Monroe Doctrine meant...
a)
Europe could not interfere with our side of the world.
b)
we believed in religious ideas.
c)
we needed high tariffs on foreign goods.
d)
Transportation infrastructure needed to improve.
15.
A rinho's horn is made of the same stuff as...
a)
hair
b)
eyes
c)
teeth
d)
brain
16.
Washington warned the US to not ____ or ____.
a)
Not to farm too much or create too many factories.
b)
Not to worry so much or spend too much money.
c)
Not to make political parties or fight with other countries.
d)
Not to bother the Native Americans or buy more land.
17.
Who was the second President?
a)
Washington
b)
Jefferson
c)
Adams
d)
Lincoln
18.
Why are flamingos pink?
a)
 they eat shrimp
b)
 born that way 
c)
 eat raw fish 
d)
eat flowers 
19.
Did Federalists believe we should interpret the Constitution literally or loosely?
a)
Literally
b)
Loosely
20.
Which man believed in equality, was honest, and was inspirational?
a)
Benedict
b)
Napoleon
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
21.
What is significant about this painting?
a)
It is large.
b)
Dolly Madison saved it from burning.
c)
It was a gift from France.
d)
It is old.