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WorksheetsThe Young Nation Grows Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What was formed by the heads of the department of the executive branch?
The Cabinet
The Legislative
The Judicial
The Senate
What was the job of the Cabinet?
To advise the President
To run the government
To control the political parties
To inform the President of their decisions
What caused political parties to emerge?
The constitution created them
Farmers wanted to represent themselves
People had differences of opinion
It was viewed as risky to have only one party
Whose idea led to the development of political parties?
Washington & Adams
Washington & Jefferson
Hamilton & Washington
Hamilton & Jefferson
Who decided that the nation's capital would be moved to Washington, D.C.?
George Washington
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Voters
What was the role of Pierre L'Enfant in the capital city?
He was hired to build homes
He was hired to restore the city
He was hired to design the city
He was hired to bless the land
What did the United States wish to buy from the French when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Georgia
Missouri River
What is one effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?
The Mississippi River belonged to the French
The port at New Orleans was closed
The size of the country was doubled
A route to the Pacific was discovered
Which event took place because Jefferson wanted to find out about the West?
Spanish Missions were built in California
Lewis and Clark launched an expedition
Settlers pushes the frontier
Pioneers searched for land settle
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To pay attention to the "soil and face of the country"
To establish relationships with the Native Americans
To reach the Gulf of Mexico
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
All of the following were found by Lewis and Clark EXCEPT:
Fabulous Views
New plants and animals
A path over the Rocky Mountains
A water route to the Pacific Ocean
Which of the following did NOT help the United States expand westward?
The Lewis and Clark expedition
The Louisiana Purchase
Pioneers searching for new lands
The end of Jefferson's presidency
What is the main reason the United States went to war with Britain for a second time?
To take over British lands
To gain freedom at sea
To stop British trade
To help France fight Britain
Which of the following is an effect of the War of 1812?
America becomes known as a world power
American citizens come together with a surge of a patriotism and nationalism
America's military gained international respect after defeating the British for a second time
All of the above
For what is the War of 1812 best remembered?
The battle of New York harbor
Americans were bullies
Exchange of power from battle to battle
Dramatic battles at sea
What was the last battle associated with the War of 1812?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of "Old Ironsides"
Battle at Montreal
Battle at Baltimore
What inspired Frances Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Fireworks he saw from a ship
The Battle of Fort McHenry he saw during the War of 1812
Things he scribbled on an envelope
Stories he collected from soldiers after the war
A person who settles a new place before others
Inauguration
War Hawks
Pioneer
Frontier
Ceremony when a newly elected President swears loyalty to the Constitution and takes office
Inauguration
War Hawks
Pioneer
Frontier
Members of congress who press for was against Britain
Inauguration
War Hawks
Frontier
Pioneer
Edge of settlement for early settlers who pushed westward
Inauguration
War Hawks
Pioneer
Frontier
Battle that took place after the official end to the War of 1812
Louisiana Purchase
Battle of New Orleans
Cabinet
Political Party
Organized group of people who share a view of what government should be and do
Louisiana Purchase
Cabinet
Political Party
Battle of New Orleans
Land purchased that doubled the size of the U.S.
Louisiana Purchase
Battle of New Orleans
Cabinet
Political Party
The heads of certain government departments are know as these. They help advise the President
Louisiana Purchase
Battle of New Orleans
Cabinet
Political Party
