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WorksheetsWashington to War of 1812 Test Review
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An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for future actions is known as what? Many of these were set by Washington during his presidency.
Law
Precedent
Rule
Tradition
Which of the following was NOT one of Hamilton's goals for the Department of the Treasury?
The Federal government would assume and pay off all state's debts
Pay bonds off below face value
Impose a high protective tariff
Establish a National Bank
Hamilton's plans for the Treasury faced fierce opposition from who?
The Federalists
The American People
The North
The Democratic-Republicans
Which is NOT a reason that Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans opposed Hamilton's plan?
The South wanted a high tariff as it would benefit their economy
Argued that the federal government didn't have the authority to establish a national bank
They were upset at the thought of speculators making money off of the bonds
The South because they did not have as many debts as the North and saw this as unfair
The belief that that Elastic Clause in the Constitution gives Congress the authority to do what is "necessary and proper" to carry out it's powers is known as:
Loose Construction
Strict Construction
The belief that the Elastic Clause ("necessary and proper") in the Constitution puts stronger limits on what Congress can do to carry out its powers is known as:
Loose Construction
Strict Construction
What is impressment?
The taking of men into a military or naval force by compulsion, with or without notice
The pressing sugar cane into an illegal form of alcohol
The taking of plant materials and pressing them between slides to study for scientific purposes
The act of working a printing press
What impact did Jay's Treaty have?
Started a war between the US and Great Britain
Kept the US out of a war with Great Britain
Settled tensions with local Native American tribes
Escalated tensions with local Native American tribes
Which is NOT something Jay's Treaty did?
Britain would withdraw troops from Western outposts in the US
Set up a commission to deal with boarder disputes
Britain agreed to stop seizing American ships and the impressment of American sailors
Britain agreed to pay for the ships and other loses
Why did Jay's Treaty cause many Americans to resent the British even more?
It imposed a high tariff on American goods being traded in Britain
It imposed a high tariff on British goods being imported into the US
The British refused to remove their forces from Western outposts in the US
There was no promise to stop seizing American ships and the impressment of American sailors
Which is NOT a precedent that Washington established?
Serving two terms in office
Being called Mr. President
Forming a cabinet
Choosing their Vice President
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion begin?
Wealthy Easterners felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a tax on whiskey was unfair
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair
Wealthy Easterners felt that a tax on whiskey was unfair
What impact did the Whiskey Rebellion have?
Showed that the US government was strong and would use force if necessary
Showed that the US government was weak and would not use force if necessary
What is something that Washington did NOT warn against in his farewell address?
Sectionalism
Political Parties
Foreign affairs
Small public debt
Supporting a small central government, strict constructionist views, and a reliance on agriculture describe which political party?
The Federalists
The Democratic Socialists
The Democratic-Republicans
The Libertarians
Supporting a strong central government, a loose constructionist view and a reliance on trade (especially with England), describes which political party?
The Federalsits
The Democratic Socialists
The Democratic-Republicans
The Libertarians
Washington's declaration of neutrality and the passing of Jay's Treaty caused who to resent the US?
The British
The French
The Spanish
The Dutch
Why did Adams send representatives to Paris to negotiate peace?
Because the French had cut off all trade with the US
Because the French were attacking and seizing US ships
Because the French had made a deal with the British to attack the US
Because Adams didn't like the French
When the French demanded a bribe before peace negotiations even started, the negotiations fell apart and this began known as what?
The XYZ Affair
The Alien Acts
The Sedition Act
The French Affair
How did the XYZ Affair get its name?
X, Y and Z were the initials of the people involved
They were random letters
X, Y, and Z were used because it ends the alphabet and this ended the relationship with France
X, Y and Z were the names given to the French agents by the press
Which of the following was not a US response to the XYZ Affair?
The creation of the Naval Department and the building of 40 warships
The US declares war on the French
The Army is tripled in size
The US ends their alliance with France
The Alien and Sedition Act were passed in response to what?
Illegal immigrants coming into the US
A riot that broke out in Boston after seditious material was distributed
War with France
Anti-French sentiment after the XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition Acts were very controversial when passed and were really meant to weaken who?
The Federalists
The Democratic-Republicans
The British
The French
Which is NOT part of the Alien Acts?
Raised the penalty for illegal immigration to life in prison
Increased the eligibility for citizenship from 5 to 14 years
Gave the President the power to arrest or expel enemies in times of "declared war"
Gave the President the power to expel all aliens deemed "dangerous to the peace and safety of the US."
What made it a crime to "impede the operation of any laws" and to publish or speak any "false, scandalous and malicious" criticism of high government officials?
The Alien Act
The Naturalization Act
The Sedition Act
The Alien Enemies Act
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts so controversial?
Because it was obvious it was meant to weaken the Democratic-Republicans
Because they violated state's rights
Because it took away legal avenues for people to immigrate to the US
Because many argued it took away basic civil liberties such as freedom of speech and press
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were written in response to what?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Jay's Treaty
The Embargo Act
Marbury v. Madison case
Based on their statements in the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, who did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison believe had the power to decide if something was constitutional or unconstitutional?
The Federal Government
The Supreme Court
The States
The President
Why did John Adams create and fill so many positions within the Judiciary Branch at the end of his presidency?
To spite Thomas Jefferson
Because he lost the election and was trying to keep the Federalists in power
Because he saw a need for the positions
Because Thomas Jefferson asked him to
Who sued because they did not recieve their appointment papers to become the Justice of the Peace for Washington DC?
John Marshall
James Madison
James Monroe
John Marbury
Which of these Supreme Court cases established judicial review?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
The power of the courts to decide if a legislative action is constitutional or unconstitutional is known as:
Judicial Powers
Judicial Review
Judicial Supremacy
Judicial Restraint
Which of these Supreme Court cases stated that States could not interfere with Federal Agencies in their state?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which of these Supreme Court cases helped define "interstate commerce" and establish how the federal government could regulate it?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Who is John Marshall?
A man who was appointed to be the Justice of the Peace for Washington DC, but failed to receive his appointment papers so he sued.
A military officer who was instrumental in the winning of the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans.
A Supreme Court justice that help decide landmark cases such as Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden and McCulloch v. Maryland.
A brilliant and forward-thinking man who helped develop the main structure and foundation of the US government.
Who was facing off in the Election of 1800?
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
How did the candidates campaign during the Election of 1800?
By writing newspaper articles
Radio programs
Social media
Public debates
From whom did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Spain
France
Britain
Canada
Name the river and mountain range that marked the boundaries for the Louisiana Territory. (Check one box for the correct river and another box for the correct mountain range)
Appalachian Mountains
Blue Ridge Moutains
Rocky Mountains
Missouri River
Mississippi River
How much did the US pay to purchase the Louisiana territory?
$5 Million
$10 Million
$15 Million
$20 Million
What city was the US looking to purchase, but instead got the whole territory?
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Pensacola
St. Louis
Why was Jefferson conflicted about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
Because he didn't want to spend the money
Because he did not trust the French
Because Alexander Hamilton was in favor of purchasing the land and they disagreed on everything
Because it was not explicitly stated in the Constitution that the president could acquire territory
Why were American ships left unprotected and vulnerable to attack by the Barbary Pirates?
Because of the tensions with Britain and France, US ships were no longer under their protection
The US ran out of money to protect them
The US purposefully left the vulnerable to attack
Why did Jefferson pass the Embargo Act?
To protect US trade in foreign countries
The help boost American production in North American
To punish Britain and France in hopes they would stop attacking American ships
To deprive the Barbary pirates of ships to attack and steal
Which is NOT a result of the Embargo Act?
Caused tension between Federalists and many Americans
Unemployment rates went down
Agricultural prices skyrocketed
Imports and exports declined
Smuggling became more widely accepted
_______________________ were such a disaster for the country and Thomas Jefferson's image that they were repealed just two years later with the signing of the Non-Intercourse Act.
The Alien Act
The Sedition Act
Jay's Treaty
The Embargo Act
Which of the following was NOT a goal of Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery?
To find the Northwest Passage
To make peaceful contact with various Native American tribes
To claim the land all the way to the Pacific Ocean for the US
To assess the lands potential economic potential
The young Native American woman who helped make Lewis and Clark's expedition a successful one by being their guide, helping acquire essential supplies and so much more all while having baby on her back is named:
Tecumseh
Sacagawea
Pocahontas
Lozen
A naturally occurring boundary or ridge separating a continent’s river system as each river system feeds directly into a distinct ocean or sea is known as
The Continental Divide
The Northwest Passage
The Great Divide
The Grand Canyon
Which of these are NOT true of Lewis and Clarks expedition?
They mapped previously uncharted territory
They brought back 100s of botanical samples and identified 100s of animals
They received a hero's welcome home despite not finding the Northwest Passage
They received a hero's welcome home for finding the Northwest Passage
An all water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the United States that many people searched for is known as:
The Continental Divide
The Northwest Passage
The Great Water Way
The North American Passage
Upon their return, Lewis and Clark's detailed journals of their expedition were published for the public, which led to what?
Many people viewing the Western territories as dangerous and scary
Many people developing resentment and hatred of the Native Americans
Many people seeing the Louisiana Purchase as a waste of money as the land had no potential
Many people seeing the Western territories as an opportunity and wanting to move West.
Which is NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
The Impressment of American sailors
The high tariffs and taxes the British were imposing on US imports
American Resentment for the British going back to the Revolutionary War
American ambitions to acquire Canada and Florida
Fear of the British arming Native Americans in Canada and would attack the US
In the Battle of Tippecanoe _______ led Untied States forces to victory against Tecumseh's warriors.
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
William Henry Harrison
John C. Calhoun
Why was Tennessee eligible to apply for statehood in 1795?
Tennessee had started its first settlement by that year
North Carolina repealed the Proclamation of 1763 in that year
North Carolina gave the Southwest Territory to the federal government in that year
Tennessee had a large enough population by that year
While President Washington technically did not have a political party, his actions in support of a national bank and lack of support for the French Revolution indicate that he was most aligned with which party?
The Jacksonian Democrats
The Federalists
The Democratic-Republicans
The Anti-Federalists
A group of Americans, including John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay, who favored war with Britain were known as:
Federalists
Warhawks
Expansionists
Loyalists
Why is Tecumseh important to the Native Americans during the War of 1812?
He was a diplomat that helped argue for better Native American relations
He was a famous general who won 21 million acres of land from the Creek Native Americans
He was a well-known warrior who inspired many Native Americans to take up arms against the Canadians
He rallied and organized many Native American tribes into a unified force
Which of the following was NOT a goal for the United States in the War of 1812?
Gain respect as an independent nation.
"Pacify" Native Americans in the Northwest and remove Native Americans from their lands in the South
Permanently remove British troops from the Northwest Territory
Force Britain to give all of the Oregon territory to the United States
True or false: The Canadians fought alongside Americans in an attempt to gain their independence from Britain.
True
False
At the Battle of Lake Eerie, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry:
was forced to surrender the Northwest Territory after losing control of the lake
was killed when his ship was sunk. His fleet lost the battle.
defeated a British fleet, giving the United States control of Lake Eerie.
defeated a British invasion by inflicting 2000 casualties while losing only 60 of his own men
What was one important result of the Battle of the Thames?
Tecumseh was killed in the battle, causing Native American resistance to crumble.
William Henry Harrison was killed in the battle, opening the Northwest up to British invasion.
British troops were able to continue marching to Baltimore, which they captured.
The Creek were forced to turn over 21 million acres of land.
Believing that they may have allied themselves with the British, Andrew Jackson led a war against what Native American tribe in the South?
Cherokee
Choctaw
Creek
Shawnee
What was keeping the British from focusing one the war against the United States in the War of 1812?
They had a slave uprising led by Toussaint L'Ouverture in Haiti they were fighting against
They were fighting against Napoleon Bonaparte and the French in Europe
They did want to upset the Canadians by sending a large army.
They had a large army trapped in Russia during the winter.
The British attacked and captured Washington, D.C. They set fire to most of the government buildings there. How were the fires eventually put out?
They weren't. The fires only went out when they had burned through the buildings.
The citizens of Washington, D.C. were allowed to put out the fires the next day.
First Lady Dolley Madison led a fire brigade from building to building to extinguish the fire.
A large storm and tornado hit Washington, D.C. the next day, helping to douse the fires.
The British army continued after capturing Washington, D.C., setting their sight next on:
Baltimore, MD, an important port and 3rd largest city in the U.S. at the time
New York, NY, there they had seen success in the Revolutionary War.
Philadelphia, PA, where the government had moved to.
Nashville, TN, to control the Cumberland River and the commercial traffic on the waterway.
What did the Treaty of Ghent do?
It granted Canada its independence and had Britain promise to not arm Native Americans or attack American shipping
It declared Britain the winner of the war and forced the U.S. to hand over the Louisiana Territory.
It declared the war a draw. Neither side gained or lost territory.
It ratified the sale of the Louisiana Territory from France to the U.S.
Why did Andrew Jackson's very one-sided victory at the Battle of New Orleans not make the U.S. the winner of the War of 1812?
Despite Jackson stopping the British at New Orleans, they shifted their forces and managed to land at Pensacola, capturing southern Georgia and Alabama.
Because Jackson's army deserted after the battle was over.
Because the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed, ending the war before the battle took place.
Because British Gen. Packenham had his fingers crossed when he surrendered, so it didn't count.
Many symbols of American patriotism came out of the War of 1812, including Uncle Sam. What other symbol of patriotism comes from the same war?
USS Constitution "Old Ironsides"
The Liberty Bell
The Statue of Liberty
The Declaration of Indpendence
What is nationalism?
Hatred for your own country
The act of trying to improve your country to be better
Pride in ones country
Who was the famous American military leader who won the Battle of New Orleans and won 21 million acres from the Creek in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Convention of 1818?
Started an era of friendliness between the United States and Great Britain
Confirmed American fishing rights off the Newfoundland and Labrador Coasts
Made the boarder between the US and Canada the 49th parallel
Gave the US control of the Florida Territory for the next 10 years
The Treaty in which Spain gave Florida to the US is:
The Adams-Onis Treaty
The Monroe Doctrine
The Treaty of 1818
The Treaty of Ghent
The policy of making European countries stay out of the Western Hemisphere is known as what?
The Adams-Onis Treaty
The Monroe Doctrine
The Treaty of 1818
The Treaty of Ghent
