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Test 3 Review: First 5 & Jackson

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The U.S. declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because

a)

the British navy sank an American warship

b)

the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

2.

Which Supreme Court decision denied the right of states to take tribal lands but was ignored by President Andrew Jackson?

a)

Brown V. Board

b)

Worcester V. Georgia

3.

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803

a)

almost doubled the area of the U.S. and gave it control of the Mississippi River

b)

resulted in the removal of all British military forces in North America

4.

What was the main purpose of the Lewis & Clark Route?

a)

to make roads in a new land.

b)

to explore the newly-acquired wester lands.

5.

The primary reason for the announcement of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was...

a)

a fear of European involvement in Latin America

b)

to justify the annexation of Hawaii and Alaska into the U.S.

6.

The Supreme Court Case of Marbury V. Madison established the principle of...

a)

checks and balances

b)

judicial review

7.

"Jacksonian Democracy" is associated with which of these characteristics?

a)

a nation governed by the upper and middle class educated property owners

b)

voting rights extended to all adult, white males

8.

The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was crucial in...

a)

Causing women's suffrage to be ignored until after World War II

b)

Elevating the cause of women's rights than issue of national concern

9.

Which president was responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Andrew Jackson

10.

Which tech development led to increased demand for slave labor in the U.S. during the early to mid 1800s?

a)

the cotton gin

b)

the combine harvester

11.

Which of these people were:

1. born into slavery in Maryland.

2. Learns and reads anyway.

3. Escaped slavery.

4. Produced the abolitionist newspaper The North Star.

a)

Nat Turner

b)

Frederick Douglass

12.

The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because...

a)

the fed government was able to use force to enforce the law of the land.

b)

the states proved that they could nullify federal laws.

13.

What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?

a)

Washington's decision not to get involved in the revolution in France.

b)

The disagreed about the power of the Judicial Branch.

14.

Which famous American does this describe?

1. Delegate to the First & Second Continental Congress

2. Co-author and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

3. First VP of the U.S.

4. Second President of the U.S.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

15.

The only federalist President, John Adams, was defeated in the election of 1800 by...

a)

Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican

b)

George Washington, a Democratic-Republican

16.

What was George Washington's opinion on political parties?

a)

He thought they would create divisions and bitter arguments.

b)

He thought they could create problems but were necessary.

17.

The Election of 1800 was significant because it...

a)

gave the Federalists control of the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government.

b)

was the first peaceful transition of political power between opposing parties in U.S. History.

18.

What is being described?

1. Protective tariff

2. Creation of a National Bank

3. Construct better roads and canals

a)

American System

b)

Federal Reserve System

19.

Why was Monroe's president known as the Era of Good Feelings?

a)

There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812

b)

The Federalist Party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican Party

20.

When studying the Constitution of the U.S., the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 can be viewed as a violation of which of these?

a)

the First Amendment

b)

the Fifth Amendment

21.

Which option best supports the following statement:

"The War of 1812 was a catalyst for industry in the U.S."

a)

Since European goods could not be easily transported during the war, more factories were built in the U.S. to supply Americans with the goods they demanded.

b)

The U.S. needed to create an army and navy to fight the British, and industry was able to mobilize the resources of the entire country.

22.

As the 1st President, George Washington's decision regarding the inauguration ceremony, selecting a Cabinet, and running 2 terms are all examples of...

a)

precedents he made that the future presidents followed.

b)

early mistakes that were changed by later presidents.

23.

Which of these was a lasting impact from the Second Great Awakening of the 19th Century in America?

a)

People began to apply Christian principles to the social ills of society.

b)

The Catholic Church weakened as Protestantism swept through the U.S.

24.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott are MOST associated with what social issue during the 19th Century?

a)

women's equality

b)

increased public education

25.

How did the victory of the Battle of New Orleans affect national morale?

a)

American nationalism suffered as a result of the Battle of New Orleans.

b)

American patriotism and nationalism increased following the Battle of New Orleans.

26.

How did the American Temperance Society try to improve society?

a)

They worked for universal suffrage in an effort to improve society.

b)

They worked to improve society by banning the drinking of alcohol.

27.

Why did George Washington develop a Cabinet during his presidency?

a)

It was required by the Constitution.

b)

He understood that there were people with more expertise in areas needed to run the government.

28.

What precedents did George Washington try to establish, but that failed shortly after his presidency?

a)

He wanted to prevent political alliances and the development of political parties.

b)

He wanted to establish a cabinet and used the modest title of "Mr. President."