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First Half of the 1800's

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or false: the Federalists supported the War of 1812.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Treaty of Paris 1783 : The American Revolution :: _________________________ : The War of 1812

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of Guadeloupe-Hidalgo

3.

Which of the following is NOT a result of America’s belief in Manifest Destiny throughout the first half of the 19th century?

a)

The acquisition of the Mexican Cession following Mexico’s defeat in the Mexican-American War

b)

The development of the 13 original states following the signing of the Declaration of Independence

c)

The passage of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy and the resulting Trail of Tears

d)

The annexation of Texas 10 years after declaring its independence from Mexico

4.

What were the names of the dudes who supported the War of 1812?

a)

the War Hawks

b)

the Federalists

c)

the Constitutionalists

d)

the Republicans

5.

The War of 1812 was a result of all the following EXCEPT

a)

a growing sense of nationalism among the War Hawks.

b)

a desire for revenge against Britain for attacking American ships.

c)

the belief of the War Hawks that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against white settlers.

d)

the desire of New Englanders for war with Britain.

6.

The Monroe Doctrine declared that European powers should

a)

Influence the governments of American countries

b)

Not meddle or interfere in the affairs of American countries

c)

Increase their trade with American countries

d)

Create more colonies in Latin America

7.

After the War of 1812, there was an increase of _________ in the United States.

a)

internationalism

b)

nationalism

c)

federalism

d)

sadness

8.

Who was the general who won the Battle of New Orleans, three weeks after the War of 1812 was over?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

James Madison

d)

Tecumseh

9.

Thomas Jefferson’s order to Lewis & Clark was to complete all of the following tasks EXCEPT

a)

Select areas for relocation of Native Americans

b)

See if there was a waterway between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean

c)

Report on the geography, plants, animals, and natural resources of the area

d)

Establish positive relationships with indigenous tribes

10.

What happened to the Federalist party after the War of 1812?

a)

it went on to win several presidential elections

b)

it spread to the American southeast

c)

it enacted several amendments to the Constitution

d)

it was viewed as unpatriotic and ended

11.

What was the cause of the War of 1812?

a)

the Canadian invasion of 1811

b)

British taxation without representation

c)

frustrations over British interference with US trade

d)

the US desire to claim more territory in the west

12.

What river did Lewis and Clark travel on during their expedition?

a)

the Missouri

b)

the Mississippi

c)

the Arkansas

d)

the Columbia

13.

REVIEW!! The original French exploration of Canada resulted in...

a)

economic colonies in Florida

b)

competition with the Spanish

c)

plantations using enslaved people

d)

cooperation with indigenous groups

14.

REVIEW! The different types of economies found in the original American colonies was primarily a reflection of

a)

the nationality of the settlers

b)

the geography of the region

c)

the provisions of the charters

d)

religion of the settlers

15.

Following the War of 1812, the internal improvements of America's transportation systems were funded by

a)

money gained from the Treaty of Ghent. 

b)

money from Texas to become a state.

c)

tariffs on goods through the American System.

d)

tariffs on American manufactured goods sold in Europe.

16.

What geographic feature do you see in this image?

a)

Appalachian highlands

b)

coastal plain

c)

plateau

d)

river valley

17.

What would be a good title for this map?

a)

North American Biomes

b)

North American Native Groups

c)

North American Military Forts

d)

North American Weather Patterns

18.

What is the effect of natural geography on the routes of travel by Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike in the Louisiana Purchase territory?

a)

The routes were designed to avoid crossing mountains.

b)

The routes were designed to avoid Native Indians.

c)

The routes followed rivers to establish trade routes.

d)

The routes were the shortest paths to their destinations. 

19.

Which of the following words represents the argument that it was the undeniable fate of America to move west?

a)

the Homestead Act

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

the Spoils System

d)

Popular Sovereignty