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Worksheet time: 12mins
What law was passed in response to the impressment of American sailors?
Assimilation
Trade
Quartering
Embargo
Who led American soldiers to victory during the Battle of New Orleans?
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Thomas Jefferson
Who was traditionally hired to work in factories?
men and children
women only
men and women
women and children
How much money did American delegates spend on the Louisiana Purchase?
$10 million
$1 million
$5 million
$15 million
Who was president during the Indian Removal Act?
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Thomas Jefferson
Who lost their jobs because they couldn't compete with factories?
plantation owners
farmers
craftsman
slaves
What did factories need to power their machines during the Industrial Revolution?
water
wind
electricity
coal
All of the following were reasons for President Madison to declare war on England EXCEPT
invasion of American territories in North America
impressment of American sailors
seizing of American ships
impacting trade with France
What was the Trail of Tears?
Route Lewis and Clark followed to the Pacific Ocean
the Gold given right for Americans to move west ocean to ocean
Forced march of Natives to reservations in Oklahoma
Route across the ocean between Europe and the Americas
What is one benefit of interchangeable parts?
decreased the need for slavery
allowed more craftsman
made repairs easier
gave more job opportunities in the North
What transportation was created to help Americans expand west?
Automobiles
Transcontinental Railroad
Steam Boats
Erie Canal
All of the following were effects of the Mexican American War EXCEPT
Mexico was paid $15 million
Mexico lost half its territory
The Rio Grande became the border between Mexico and the United States
Mexico had to pay the United States for damages to forts
Which part of the country were most factories located?
the West
the North
the Mid West
the South
Which future state was annexed by the U.S. before the Mexican American War?
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Florida
What did New York create to make shipping goods faster and more efficient?
paved roads
train tracks
canals
steam engines
All of the following were benefits of the steel plow EXCEPT
it was lightweight
it was cheaper
dirt wouldn't stick to it
it wouldn't rust
What city did President Jefferson want to purchase from France?
Baton Rouge
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Louisiana
What promises were made to the Cherokee if they gave up their land? (select all that apply)
Money
New land
More voting rights
Seats in Congress
All of the following were effects of the cotton gin EXCEPT
seeds could be separated much easier
limited the amount of slave labor that was required in the South
increased the amount of cotton able to be produced
expanded the need for slavery
What is Manifest Destiny
God given right for Americans to expand west from ocean to ocean
God given right for Native Americans to move west
God given right to take over the Native Americans
God given right to expand to the Mississippi
What British territory was attacked by Americans during the War of 1812?
Mexico
Canada
Caribbean Islands
Louisiana
What positives came from the War of 1812? (select all that apply)
America gained strong patriotism
America gained more territory for Manifest Destiny
America strengthened relations with Natives
America earned respect and allies
Why did President Jefferson want to control access to the Mississippi Rier?
easier to take over France's territory
good defensive position against England
control of the trade
keep foreign countries from invading
What was the western border of the United States before the Louisiana Purchase?
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Why were Americans demanding that the Cherokee be kicked off their land?
Natives weren't following American laws
There were Native attacks through Georgia
They were refusing to assimilate to American culture
Their land was ideal for farming
Who did President Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Territory
Jean Baptiste
Lewis and Clark
Jean Luke
Sacagawea
During the Industrial Revolution, where did people move to find jobs?
down South
rural societies
out West
urban societies
All the following were benefits of the factory system EXCEPT
products could be made quicker
allowed for mass production
allowed for craftsman to customize products
products were cheaper for consumers
All of the following were goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition EXCEPT
build relationships with Natives
document animals
document plants
map sites for future forts
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
James K. Polk
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
Which river did Lewis and Clark follow to get across the Louisiana Territory?
Missouri
Ohio
Mississippi
Columbia
What was one reason Sacagawea was hired for the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
trading
cleaning
cooking
translating
Who won the War of 1812?
No one, it was a stalemate
England
America
France
How did the Mexican American War start?
Mexico invaded America
Mexico was impressing American sailors
America invaded Mexico
Fighting over disputed territory
How much money was President Jefferson willing to spend on New Orleans?
$10 million
$5 million
$15 million
$1 million
Who was president during the Mexican American War?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
James K. Polk
Andrew Jackson
