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Building a Nation - US History Regents

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which court case established the United States Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

a)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

b)

Dredd Scott v. Sandford (1857)

c)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

d)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

2.

The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine was to

a)

stake a claim to Mexican Territory

b)

force the British out of the Oregon Territory

c)

limit European influence in the Americas

d)

establish full control over Canada

3.

The Erie Canal played a role in settling the Midwest because it linked the Atlantic Ocean with...

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

Great Lakes

c)

Missouri River

d)

Pacific Ocean

4.

The United States purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was geographically important because it

a)

assured sole ownership of the Great Lakes

b)

ended Spanish control of the Southwest

c)

provided full access to the Mississippi River

d)

allowed completion of the fi rst railroad in California

5.

One result of the war of 1812 was that the United States...

a)

Acquired French-held territory in southern Canada

b)

lost control of the Ohio River Valley

c)

maintained its independence and its territory

d)

gained territory from Mexico

6.

In the 1830's, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because...

a)

White settlers wanted land Native American Indians lived on

b)

He wanted to punish Native American Indians

c)

Native American Indians were attacking southern cities

d)

He sought complete control of Texas by the United States

7.

One major result of the completion of the Erie Canal was that

a)

the population of Rochester, NY fell

b)

manufacturing along the canal declined

c)

shipping on Lake Champlain decreased

d)

New York City became the nation's commercial center

8.

President Thomas Jefferson tested his belief in strict interpretation of the Constitution when

a)

When he purchased the Louisiana Territory from France

b)

When he took office as the 3rd president of the US

c)

When he defeated John Adams in the election of 1800

d)

When Thomas Jefferson built his home Monticello in Virginia

9.

The Monroe Doctrine (1823) was issued primarily because President James Monroe wanted to...

a)

Warn European powers against intervention in Latin America

b)

Needed to establish a foothold in Panama for a future canal

c)

Oppose the revolutions taking place in South America

d)

Pursue overseas colonies

10.

Alexander Hamilton believed that creation of the Bank of the United States would help the nation’s economy by

a)

loaning money to monopolies

b)

prohibiting foreign investment in United States businesses

c)

reducing tariffs on foreign imports

d)

providing for a stable currency