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Ch. 8

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What doubled the size of the US, even if some thought it unconstitutional?
a)
Alaska Purchase
b)
Louisiana Purchase
c)
Dawes Act
d)
Oregon Terrritory
2.
This group urged President Madison to declare war on Great Britain in 1812.
a)
Doves
b)
War Mongers
c)
War Hawks
d)
Federalists
3.
Inventor of the Cotton Gin, he also perfected an idea to make rifles from interchangeable parts
a)
Cotton Mather
b)
Elias Howell
c)
Eli Whitney
d)
Samuel Slater
4.
This was the journey undertaken to map and explore the Louisiana Territory
a)
Louis and Clarkson Expedition
b)
Lewis and Conrad Expedition
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Lewis and Clark expedition
5.

This plan was designed to provide a national bank, provide for economic growth, raise tariffs, sponsored by Henry Clay- Ch 8 part TWO

a)

the Monroe Doctrine

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

American System

d)

Embargo Act of 1807

6.
Election of 1800 illustrated what?
a)
The Constitution needed to be reformed
b)
US could peacefully transfer power from political parties 
c)
There was NO need for a two party system
d)
Washington was no longer a hero
7.
Who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and established precedent of Judicial Review in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
a)
James Monroe
b)
John Marshall 
c)
John Jay
d)
James Madison
8.

Which is an outcome of the war of 1812?

a)

The Americans were defeated

b)

Britain took over America again

c)

The Americans were disappointed in war

d)

The Americans felt a sense of pride that they held their own against a major world power

9.

What was the 1815 and 1825 period known as? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Era Of Good Feelings

b)

Era Of Joyful

c)

Era Of Madness

d)

Era Of Happiness

10.

in which case did a state try to tax a branch of the federal government, only to have that tax collection denied by John Marshall? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

McCullough v. Maryland

b)

Cohens v. Virginia

c)

Fletcher v. Peck

11.

The courts ruled that the states cannot tax the federal government, i.e. the Bank of the United States; the phrase "the power to tax is the power to destroy"; federal government is supreme to the states (supremacy clause); confirmed the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States (elastic clause). - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

McCulloch v Maryland

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Gideon v Wainwright

12.

The experience of American banking during the War of 1812 revealed the need for - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

an increase in the number of bank notes in circulation

b)

a reduction in gold and silver reserves

c)

more state banks

d)

another national bank

13.

In McCulloch v Maryland, the Supreme Court confirmed the - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

right of the federal government to tax states

b)

right of states to tax the Bank of the United States

c)

"implied powers" of Congress

d)

right of states to prohibit the Bank of the Unites States

14.

The policy expressed in the Monroe Doctrine was principally directed at - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Mexico

b)

American Indians

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

15.
Although the Supreme Court was the weakest of the three branches of government in the early days of the new republic, John Marshall strengthened the Court by
a)
establishing the principle of federalism, giving federal courts the power to declare laws unconstitutional
b)
declaring the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, which asserted the right of states to nullify federal laws, unconstitutional
c)
establishing the principle of judicial review in the case of McCulloch v. Maryland
d)
establishing the principle of judicial review in the case of Marbury v. Madison
16.
The Louisiana Purchase was an important factor in the development of U.S. trade because it
a)
opened new markets among the western Indian nations
b)
gave the country complete control of the Mississippi River
c)
added numerous French factories in the Louisiana Territory to the U.S. economy
d)
facilitated the immediate completion of the transcontinental railroad
17.

As a result of the Hartford Convention following the War of 1812, - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

the Federalist party lost credibility and eventually died out

b)

the Constitution was amended to limit the president to two terms in office

c)

the New England states threatened to secede

d)

Congress passed the War Powers Act, limiting future presidents from gaining too much power during wartime, as Madison had

18.
All of the following are reasons why America entered the War of 1812 EXCEPT
a)
the relationship between the British and Native American tribes in the western territories of North America
b)
the impressment of American naval crews
c)
the desire of American leaders to acquire additional western territories
d)
the violation of America's rights as a neutral power
19.

The Hartford Convention demonstrated that - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

the concept of nullification was not exclusively a Southern one

b)

the War of 1812 brought political union to the United States

c)

the Federalist party had remained a dominant party in American political life

d)

the legacy of John Adams was large

20.

The American System of Henry Clay - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

favored strong economic growth and a Second National Bank

b)

wanted to make the United States the military equivalent of Great Britain or France

c)

favored lowering tariffs so more goods could be purchased from abroad

d)

wanted to place a ceiling on the national debt

21.

Which policy intended to protect US manufacturers from foreign competition? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Tallmadge Amendment

c)

Tariff of 1816

d)

Embargo Act of 1807

22.

Who proposed a plan for advancing the nation's economic growth by advocating for the Second Bank of the United States, protective tariffs, and internal improvements? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Henry Clay

b)

James Monroe

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Thomas Jefferson

23.

Which policy between British Canada and the United States strictly limited naval armament on the Great Lakes and later extended to limit border fortifications? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Rush-Bagot Agreement

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Monroe Doctrine

24.

The first major financial panic since the Constitution had been ratified is often referred to as... - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

The Great Depression

b)

American System

c)

The Panic of 1819

d)

The Monroe Depression

25.

The Spanish agreed to what treaty (also known as the Florida Purchase Treaty) that turned over their claims to Florida and areas in the Oregon Territory to the United States? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Adams-Onis Treaty

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

Louisiana Purchase

26.

Which doctrine declared that the United States would oppose attempts by a European power to interfere in the affairs of any republic in the Western Hemisphere? - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Proclamation of Neutrality

d)

Neutrality Act

27.

Besides admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, the Missouri Compromise provided that - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

slavery would not be premitted anywhere in the Louisiana Purchase territory north of the southern boundary of Missouri, except Missouri

b)

the number of proslavery and antislavery members fo the House of Representatives would be kept permanently equal

c)

the international slave trade would be permanently ended

d)

slavery would be gradually ended in the District of Columbia

28.

As proclaimed by Monroe in his message of 1823, the Monroe Doctrine asserted that - Ch 8 part TWO

a)

only the United States had a right to intervene to promote democracy in Latin America

b)

the British and Americans would act together to prevent further Russian expansion on the Pacific coast

c)

the United States would not tolerate further European intervention or colonization in the Americas

d)

the United States would support the Greeks in their fight for independence against Turkey

29.

What act prohibited American ships from sailing in foreign ports, devastating the American economy?

a)

Nonintercourse of 1809

b)

Macon's Bill No.2

c)

Embargo Act of 1807

d)

Closed Port Act of 1808

30.
What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a)
Discover a waterway across America
b)
Map the uncharted territory
c)
Document wildlife and plants in the area
d)
Get a Christmas tree for the White House
31.
What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?
a)
Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
b)
Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
c)
Raised taxes on imported goods.
32.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?
a)
Napoleon Bonaparte
b)
Andre the Giant
c)
Charles de Gaulle
d)
Bonjour Cradle
33.
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from which foreign country?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Germany
34.
Louisiana Purchase
a)
1787
b)
1803
c)
1789
d)
1800
35.
How much did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory for?
a)
20 MIL
b)
15 MIL
c)
10 MIL
d)
43246326 MIL
36.
British forcing American sailors into the British Navy
a)
Containment
b)
Impressment
c)
Customs duty
37.
The Embargo Act meant to punish _________ and _________.
a)
Spain and Britain
b)
Britain and France
c)
Batman and Robin
d)
U.S. and Mexico
38.
Which of the following does not belong under Jefferson's presidency?
a)
Embargo Act
b)
Marbury V Madison
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Pinckney's Treaty
39.
What is the location of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
From the Missouri River to the Appalachian Mountains
b)
From the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
c)
From the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains
d)
From the Atlantic Ocean to The Weekends House
40.
How did Thomas Jefferson go against his own political party beliefs when purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1801?
a)
He interpreted the Constitution strictly to purchase land
b)
He interpreted the Constitution vaguely to purchase land
c)
Because he was weakening the Federal Government
41.
The Election of 1800 was decide by? 
a)
The Electoral College
b)
The House of Reps
c)
The Senate
d)
The popular vote
42.
What prohibited trade with other countries? 
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Sedition Act
c)
Hamiliton's tariffs
43.

What would the Barbary States do to the Europeans and Americans sailing the Mediterranean if they did not pay TRIBUTE?

a)

Barbary pirates would capture the ships and imprison the crews

b)

Barbary pirates would issue condemnations in the United Nations

c)

Barbary Pirates would destroy the captured ships and kill the crews

d)

Barbary pirates would return captured prisoners

44.
What treaty ended the War
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of America
d)
Treaty of Grimlins
45.
What did Britain give the Native Americans?
a)
Food 
b)
Land 
c)
Livestock
d)
Guns and Gun powder
46.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Francis Scott Kay
b)
Francis Scott Kane
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Francis Scott Keen
47.
Who won the War of 1812?
a)
England
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
No one won. It was a stalemate.
48.
Who were the Americans fighting during the war?
a)
British
b)
Mexico
c)
China
d)
Russia
49.
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were both Southern Congressmen who had aggressive views towards the British and wanted action. These views got them the title of what?
a)
Radical Republicans
b)
Whigs
c)
War Hawks
d)
Southern Separatist
50.
Who was the US President during the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
51.

The British did not capture me after the battle in the harbor. The next morning, the U.S. flag flew proudly above my walls. What am I?

a)

Fort McHenry

b)

USS Constitution

c)

The White House

52.

We were a group of people who believed that America should go to war with Britain in 1812. Who are we?

a)

Americans

b)

The Second Grade Teachers

c)

War Hawks

d)

Jean and Pierre Laffite

53.

Dolley Madison saved me when she escaped from the President's house. What am I?

a)

USS Constitution

b)

Portrait of George Washington

c)

War Hawks

d)

Fort McHenry

54.

British battleships fired cannonballs at me. They tried to SINK ME but couldn't. What am I?

a)

USS Constitution/ "Old Ironsides"

b)

Fort McHenry

c)

Portrait of George Washington

d)

Mrs. Cagliano

55.

Ships that are used to transport cargo are called

a)

ports

b)

merchant ships

c)

patriots

56.

To stop people or supplies from coming in or out of a country is called __________.

a)

retreat

b)

blockade

c)

economy

d)

surrender

57.
The Barbary Coast states of North Africa included Morocco and Tripoli.
a)
True 
b)
False
58.

Which event enraged Americans in 1807?

a)

the Leopard impressing sailors on the USS Chesapeake.

b)

The British bribing an American diplomat

c)

Macon's Bill #2

d)

War Hawk Battle

59.
Which of the following statements about the Battle of Tippecanoe IS NOT TRUE?
a)
Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison warned Tecumseh and the Native Americans that the U.S. was too strong for them
b)
William Henry Harrison attacked Prophetstown while Tecumseh was away trying to expand the Indian alliance
c)
The Americans defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Tippecanoe forcing them to join forces with the British
d)
Tecumseh, the Prophet and the Native Americans defeated the Americans at the battle of Tippecanoe 
60.
Why were the American settlers frustrated with the British?
a)
They were ignoring the Indians.
b)
The British were providing the Indians with weapons and supplies to     fight the Americans.
c)
They fought in the French and Indian War.
61.

Governor of the Indian Territory, later leads Kentucky volunteers at battle near Detroit

a)

John Marshall

b)

Meriwether Lewis

c)

William Henry Harrison

d)

William Clark

e)

Francis Scott Key

62.

Shoshone woman along with the Corp of Discovery, translator and navigator, now on a gold coin

a)

York

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Sacajawea

d)

Pierre Toussaint L’Ouverture

e)

Aaron Burr

63.

Jefferson’s running mate, later runs for governor of

New York, kills Hamilton in a duel

a)

York

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Sacajawea

d)

Pierre Toussaint L’Ouverture

e)

Aaron Burr

64.

“The Black Napoleon” lead a revolt against the French in Haiti

a)

York

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Sacajawea

d)

Pierre Toussaint L’Ouverture

e)

Aaron Burr

65.

Led the US forces at the Battle of New Orleans

a)

Oliver Hazard Perry

b)

James Madison

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Tecumseh

e)

Andrew Jackson

66.

Won a naval battle against the British on Lake Erie

a)

Oliver Hazard Perry

b)

James Madison

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Tecumseh

e)

Andrew Jackson

67.

British response to Napoleon’s acts, prevented our trade with France

a)

Laissez-faire

b)

Barbary Pirates

c)

Impressment

d)

Treaty of Ghent

e)

Orders in Council

68.

Replaces the unpopular Embargo Act; limits trade only to France and England

a)

Chesapeake

b)

Non-intercourse Act

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Berlin & Milan Decrees

e)

Embargo Act

69.

Jefferson’s plan to hurt Britain/France economically which he hoped would force them to respect the US…stated no American ships can go to foreign ports

a)

Chesapeake

b)

Non-intercourse Act

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Berlin & Milan Decrees

e)

Embargo Act