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New Nation Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What inspired the French people to revolt against their king and queen?

a)

Latin American Revolutions

b)

The American Revolution

c)

The Spanish Revolution

2.

George Washington wanted to remain NEUTRAL between the British and French as they were at war with one another. What does it mean to be NEUTRAL?

a)

Choose a side

b)

Choose both sides

c)

Do not choose any sides

3.

The British Navy began to practice a policy of IMPRESSMENT against American sailors. What is IMPRESSMEN?

a)

Kidnapping Sailors and forcing them to work for the British navy

b)

Showing off for the American sailors

c)

Not allowing American ships to freely sail the Atlantic

4.

Which of the following was advice George Washington gave in his Farewell Address?

a)

American SHOULD return to a King and Queen

b)

Americans SHOULD be divided by political parties

c)

America SHOULD NOT get involved with the affairs of other countries

5.

What is an Embargo?

a)

Trading with specific countries

b)

NOT allowing trade with other countries

c)

NOT allowing ships to enter or leave ports

6.

Why did American merchants not like the Embargo Act?

a)

It hurt American business more than it hurt England and France

b)

There were too many British goods in America

c)

They thought it was Frances right to seize American ships

7.

What is a War Hawk?

a)

Someone who wants peace or to rid the world of war

b)

Someone who wants to remain neutral while other nations are at war

c)

Someone who continuously pushes for war

8.

What is a reason America declared war on Great Britain?

a)

Great Britain was providing weapons and supplies to Native American tribes

b)

Great Britain burned down the White House

c)

Great Britain was blocking American ships from leaving their ports

9.

Many Latin American countries fought for and gained independence during this time. From what country they gain independence?

a)

Germany

b)

Spain

c)

United States

10.

This leader led a successful slave revolt against Spain and France, eventually ending with the independent nation of Haiti.

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

11.

What message did the Monroe Doctrine send to European nations?

a)

You may colonize any land in the Western Hemisphere except for the Unites States

b)

Stay out of the Western Hemisphere

c)

America will interfere with European affairs whenever it wants

12.

What problem was Hamilton's economic plan trying to solve?

a)

Paying back debts from the Revolutionary War

b)

Making the Federalists a stronger political party

c)

American was making too much money and didn't know what to do with it

13.

What did George Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion prove about the new government?

a)

It was as weak as the Articles of Confederation

b)

It couldn't provide for its citizens

c)

It was strong and would not tolerate violent rebellions

14.

Why did Republicans oppose the Sedition Act passed by the Federalists?

a)

It targeted immigrants

b)

It went against the 1st amendment

c)

It targeted those who would vote for them

15.

This was the land deal Jefferson made with Napoleon in 1803.

a)

The Louisiana Purchase

b)

The Mississippi Purchase

c)

The Western Purchase

16.

Which of the following was significant about the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

It ended up being worthless land

b)

It doubled the size of the United States

c)

It was too expensive

17.

The Lewis and Clark expedition inspire many Americans to...

a)

Form peaceful relationships with Native American tribes

b)

Stay east of the Mississippi River

c)

Explore or Move West of the Mississippi

18.

The following was a positive effect of the war of 1812...

a)

National Pride

b)

End of Slavery in America

c)

Growth of Economy

19.

A negative effect of the War of 1812...

a)

Native American loss of land

b)

Expansion of Slavery in the South

c)

Weak National Government

20.

The forced removal of Native Americans, including the Cherokee, leading to the death of over 4,000 became known as...

a)

The Trail of Removal

b)

The Oregon Trail

c)

The Trail of Tears