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WorksheetsUnit 3: Expansion and Sectionalism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States
a)
bought land from Spain
b)
went to war with France
c)
lost control of New Orleans
d)
doubled in size
2.
Lewis and Clark were sent to
a)
remove Native Americans from Louisiana
b)
explore and map the Louisiana Purchase
c)
defeat the Spanish in Mexico
d)
buy Louisiana from France
3.
Leading up to the War of 1812, when Britain seized American ships they
a)
impressed American sailors into their navy
b)
used the captured ships against the American navy
c)
forced american sailors to become British subjects
d)
returned the American sailors unharmed
4.
The War Hawks wanted
a)
to seize Canada
b)
to stop impressment
c)
to stop the British from aiding Native Americans
d)
All of the choices
5.
The War of 1812 was a result of American conflicts with both
a)
French and the British
b)
British and the Native Americans
c)
British and the Spanish
d)
French and the Native Americans
6.
Tecumesh's confederacy was a
a)
loose alliance of tribes
b)
treaty with the U.S.
c)
meeting with William Henry Harrison
d)
method for attacking settlers
7.
During which battle of the War of 1812 were American forces led by Andrew Jackson?
a)
Battle of Lake Erie
b)
Battle of Thames
c)
Battle of New Orleans
d)
Battle of Washington D.C.
8.
Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombing of Fort McHenry and is famous for
a)
commanding all U.S. forces
b)
working with the British
c)
writing the Star Spangled Banner
d)
warning the Americans of the attack
9.
Once result of the War of 1812 was
a)
a clear victory for the U.S.
b)
increased American pride
c)
a clear British victory
d)
a blockade of American ports
10.
Which of the following enabled western farmers to ship goods to New York City
a)
Ohio River
b)
National Road
c)
Erie Canal
d)
Illinois Railroad
11.
Which invention improved travel by water (especially on the Mississippi R.) in the early 1800s?
a)
steamboat
b)
turnpike
c)
spinning jenny
d)
water frame
12.
By 1850 the fastest way to travel over land was clearly
a)
Railroads
b)
Turnpikes
c)
City Bus
d)
Subway Metro
13.
European nations were warned to leave Latin American countries alone in the
a)
Dominion of Canada
b)
American System
c)
Bolivar Treaty
d)
Monroe Doctrine
14.
The practice of rewarding supporters with political jobs is known as
a)
nullification
b)
the spoils system
c)
states' rights
d)
secession
15.
The belief that a state has the right to cancel a federal law it considers unconstitutional is known as
a)
secession
b)
judicial review
c)
a tarif
d)
nullification
16.
Andrew Jackson was seen as the 'common man' or a populist. A populist is a politician who
a)
asks only ordinary people to vote for him
b)
was born in a log cabin
c)
had the biggest inauguration party
d)
strives to appeal to ordinary people
17.
Which statement best describes the experiences of Native Americans as a result of the Indian Removal Act?
a)
Many Native Americans died on the Trail of Tears
b)
Tribal leaders were treated respectfully
c)
Most Native American tribes declared war
d)
Tribes were given fair land
18.
In the Worchester vs. Georgia Supreme Court case
a)
Jackson followed the ruling
b)
Jackson ignored the ruling to send Native Americans west
c)
Jackson argued for Native American rights
d)
Jackson argued for a new treaty
19.
Nationalism is
a)
a desire to join the military
b)
a president focusing only on domestic policy
c)
a strong sense of pride or devotion to one's country
d)
a strong sense of hatred to one's country
20.
Which of the following was NOT a nickname of Andrew Jackson
a)
King Andrew
b)
General
c)
Mr. Common Man
d)
Old Hickory
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