WorksheetsUnit 1 Topic 2- The Jefferson Era
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who opposed Alexander Hamilton’s idea to create a National Bank?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Why did Jefferson struggle internally with the Louisiana Purchase?
He feared the land was worthless
He worried it would anger Britain
He wasn't sure it was constitutional
He feared a Napoleonic doublecross
This event, in protest of the War of 1812, eventually helped end the Federalist Party.
Dred Scott Case
Battle of New Orleans
Hartford Convention
Albany Plan
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
The federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.
State governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus.
Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law.
State courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law.
What court cased established the principles of judicial review?
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Marbury vs. Madison
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Worcester vs. Georgia
What major event is in this photo?
York parliment burning
National Bank burning
White House burning
U.S. Capital building burning
Hero of New Orleans and Horseshoe Bend
William Henry Harrison
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Oliver Hazard Perry
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Keyes
Frank Scott Key
France Scott key
Francis Scott Key
Last major battle of the War of 1812?
Lake Erie
Plattsburgh
New Orleans
Ft. McHenry
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the War of 1812?
U.S. expands power
Britain and the United States become bitter enemies the next century
Andrew Jackson becomes household name
Strong sense of pride and nationalism
Who was James Madison and why did Marbury bring a case against him?
Secretary of State under Jefferson who was told not to deliver Marbury's commission as a new federal judge
Vice President under Adams and Marbury was mad because he wanted to be Vice President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who announced that Marbury didn't have the right to receive his commission
Did Marbury ever receive his commission (did he get appointed to the judicial job Adams gave him)?
Yes (yay for William!)
No (aw man, poor guy)
The outcome of the case led the Supreme Court to declare that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was _______ (meaning it violates the Constitution and is therefore not permitted)
undemocratic
unconstitutional
unjust
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that
the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means
the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't
the Supreme Court can fire federal judges
Which persident bought the Lousiana Territory
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
How much did the USA pay for the Louisiana Territory
100 million
55 million
25 million
15 million
Which country sold Louisiana Territory to the USA
Canada
Britain
France
Spain
What was one of the goals of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
to build schools and hospitals
to deliver documents to French officials
to establish trade with Canada
to find and map the northwest passage
Who were the opponents in the War of 1812?
Native Americans and France
Mexico and the United States
France and Great Britain
Great Britain and the United States
The practice of taking sailors from ships and forcing them into military service is known as___________________.
embargo
impressment
naval blockade
war hawks
Who led American troops at the Battle of New Orleans?
Alexander Hamilton
John J. Pershing
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
Even though it occurred after the official peace treaty was signed, why is the Battle of New Orleans important?
It encouraged a spirit of American nationalism and made Andrew Jackson a popular war hero.
It forced the British to give up all claims to land along the Mississippi River.
It convinced the Native American tribes to sign a peace treaty with the United States.
It demonstrated the United States' naval power and prompted France to request an alliance.
What did the "War Hawks" hope to gain by defeating the British in the War of 1812?
Florida
California
Mexico
Canada
In what way is the Monroe Doctrine an example of nationalism?
The Monroe Doctrine protected the foreign policy interests of the United States.
The Monroe Doctrine perpetuated the idea of states’ rights.
The Monroe Doctrine promoted sectionalism between different regions of the country.
The Monroe Doctrine supported the theory of nullification.
This is an excerpt from the Monroe Doctrine. Why did the United States adopt this foreign policy?
to limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere
to establish colonies on islands in the Pacific Ocean
to acquire land to build a canal through Central America
to improve trade relations with China
What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?
The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.
The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.
After the United States gave up its claim to Texas.
The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges, but still flying high.
The Monroe Doctrine stated
Tariffs would be added to American products to make them more expensive.
The United States would not take sides in the war.
The United States would not allow European powers to establish new colonies in the Americas
Jackson would invade Florida.
