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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 2mins
Why was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 important?
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It ensured universal suffrage for all males
It extended slavery north of the Ohio River
It established a reservation for Native Americans
It provided a process for admission of new states to the Union
Which of the following was a direct result of the Battle of New Orleans?
The Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the war
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Andrew Jackson became a national war hero
Tecumseh was killed and the Indian Confederation ended
In what way did Shay's Rebellion of 1786 lead to the formation of the United States Constitution?
It demonstrated a need for a process for accepting territories into the union
Disputes between states could not be resolved without a national judiciary
It showed that farmers needed the right to vote in national elections
The lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger central government
Who built a strong confederacy among the Native Americans in the mid-west?
William Henry Harrison
Tecumseh
Henry Clay
Crazy Horse
Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances?
Congress can regulate industry.
Governors can pardon federal prisoners.
The president can veto bills passed by Congress
The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress.
The French philosopher Montesquieu developed an idea of separation of power. Which constitutional idea did this lead to?
Bill of Rights
Three Branches
Two House legislature
Declaration of Independence
Why is Marbury v. Madison (1803) considered a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case?
demonstrated that the President had more power than Congress
established the Court's power of judicial review
held slavery to be unconstitutional
expanded the size of the Court
Why did the U.S. Congress pass the Alien & Sedition Acts of 1798?
to prevent immigrants from joining the Federalist Party
to prevent a war with France
to prevent government opposition
to prevent immigration from Canada
Which of the following is one of Thomas Jefferson's presidential contributions form 1803?
founded the University of Virginia
wrote the Declaration of Independence
purchased the Louisiana Territory from France
became the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party
Based on the cartoon, which of the following best explains the impact of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States would protect the economic interests of Europe.
The United States would not allow foreign nations to form alliances.
The United States would serve as a negotiator between European nations.
The United States would not allow further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly effect the economy?
Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast
Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs
Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased
American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods
