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Filling The Gaps - Jefferson, Madison and Monroe

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who saved this painting?

a)

James Madison

b)

Dolly Madison

c)

Dorothy Madison

d)

Debra Madison

2.

Who convinced the House to vote for Jefferson?

a)

Hamilton

b)

Burr

c)

J. Adams

d)

Washington

3.

Barbary Pirates were demanding...

a)

U.S. trade only with Britain

b)

U.S. stop attacking ships

c)

pay tribute

d)

Tripoli

4.

What court cased established the principles of judicial review?

a)

McCulloch vs. Maryland

b)

Marbury vs. Madison

c)

Gibbons vs. Ogden

d)

Worcester vs. Georgia

5.

Where did the peace treaty take place for the War of 1812?

a)

Ghent, Belgium

b)

Frankfurt, Germany

c)

London, England

d)

Paris, France

6.

What major event is in this photo?

a)

York parliment burning

b)

National Bank burning

c)

White House burning

d)

U.S. Capital building burning

7.

Hero of New Orleans and Horseshoe Bend

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

James Madison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Oliver Hazard Perry

8.

Who challenges Alexander Hamilton to a duel?

a)

Aaron Burr

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

William Clark

d)

Henry Clay

9.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

a)

Francis Scott Keyes

b)

Frank Scott Key

c)

France Scott key

d)

Francis Scott Key

10.

Last major battle of the War of 1812?

a)

Lake Erie

b)

Plattsburgh

c)

New Orleans

d)

Ft. McHenry

11.

What amendment prevented future Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates from being on the same ballot?

a)

11th

b)

12th

c)

13th

d)

18th

12.

Great Britain and the French were blocking U.S. trade, this was a violation of

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Free trade

c)

Neutrality

d)

Treaty of Paris

13.

Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Spain

14.
All of the following helped to explore the Louisiana Territory except
a)
Sacajawea
b)
Meriwether Lewis
c)
William Clark
d)
Daniel Boone
15.
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
a)
Congress
b)
Abe Lincoln
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
16.
What city was an important port to western farmers?
a)
New Orleans
b)
St. Louis
c)
Cincinnati
d)
Pittsburgh
17.
The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional is called
a)
judicial review
b)
jurisdiction
c)
authority of the courts
d)
an embargo
18.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?
a)
Napoleon Bonaparte
b)
Andre the Giant
c)
Charles de Gaulle
d)
Bonjour Cradle
19.
The Revolution on what Caribbean Island influenced France to sell the Louisiana Territory to the US?
a)
The Dominican Republic
b)
Cuba
c)
Haiti
d)
Gilligan's 
20.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
a)
it doubled the size of the U.S. 
b)
it allowed the U.S. to defeat the Spanish
c)
gold was discovered
d)
gave the U.S. a trade port on the Pacific Ocean
21.
Who won the popular vote in 1800?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Adams
22.
How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
The purchase of California
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
23.
__________ was an important help as guide and an interpreter during the Lewis and Clark expedition
a)
York
b)
Mandan
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
24.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
a)
It was the best place to go fishing
b)
It was a party town
c)
It was the Catholic headquaters
d)
It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
25.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
26.

Why was Alexander Hamilton killed?

a)

He interfered with Burr's political career, for which Burr killed him in a duel.

b)

He was convicted for treason against the country, for which Jefferson had him executed.

c)

He championed the separation of New York, for which a unionist supporter murdered him.

d)

Many Americans were angry about his economic policies, and thus he was put to death.

27.

Which of the following was most emphasized by Jeffersonian democracy?

a)

federal tax rates should be progressive.

b)

smaller federal government

c)

state governments should have minimal powers

d)

large federal government

28.

Which was NOT an ideal of Jeffersonian Democracy?

a)

America needs to support France instead of Britain.

b)

Westward expansion is in the best interests of America.

c)

America should immediately abolish slavery.

d)

The federal government should do nothing that states can do.

29.
An important guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition was __________.
a)
Zebulon Pike
b)
the Prophet
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Tecumseh
30.
Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
It cut the size of the land area of US in half.
b)
It doubled the size of the land area of US.
c)
It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.
d)
It cut the population of the US. in half.
31.
What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
a)
TO see how many new animals they could find.
b)
To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
c)
To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
d)
To see of they could find New Orleans.
32.
Where was the electoral tie during the election of 1800 resolved?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Giant Center
33.
French leader who sold Louisiana to the USA
a)
Napoleon Dynamite
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Francois Mitterrand
d)
Auguste Gusteau
34.
President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million
a)
Jefferson Thomas
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Barack Obama
35.
What group explored the Louisiana Territory and lands west?
a)
Pike expedition
b)
Cartier expedition
c)
Sam and Dean journey
d)
Lewis and Clark expedition
36.
Declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional
a)
Veto
b)
Ammendment
c)
Judicial Review
37.
The Louisiana purchase was seen as a _______ interpretation of the Constitution.
a)
Loose
b)
Strict
c)
Illegal
38.
Appointed the Midnight Judges
a)
Jefferson
b)
Adams
c)
Madison
d)
Washington
39.
The election of 1800 was viewed as a revolution, because it was 
a)
Violent
b)
Contested
c)
Peaceful 
40.
This political party lost a lot of support during Jefferson's presidency
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Democratic-Republicans
41.
Separate ballots for President and Vice President
a)
10th Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
12th Amendment
42.
Which amendment was ratified because of the tie in the election of 1800 that ended with Jefferson elected President?
a)
12th amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
5th amendment
43.
To avoid the issue of the constitutionality of purchasing Louisiana, what did Jefferson do?
a)
He called it a treaty.
b)
He said it was a gift.
c)
He added an amendment to the Consitution.
44.
What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Sugar Act
45.
He was an architect, __________, inventor, and musician.
a)
banker
b)
lawyer
46.

James Madison is the _______________ President?

a)

23rd

b)

45th

c)

4th

47.

James Madison was President during which war?

a)

1812

b)

Revolutionary

c)

World War 2

48.

James Madison is known as the father of what?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The United States

c)

Europe

49.

Where was James Madison born?

a)

California

b)

Virginia

c)

Florida

50.

James Madison was responsible for writing what?

a)

A newspaper

b)

Constitution

c)

How to books

51.

True or False. James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights.

a)

True

b)

False

52.
What group of Americans wanted war with Britain?
a)
War Hawks
b)
Swamp Foxes
c)
Mercenaries
d)
Patriots
53.
Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
James Monroe
c)
Andrew Johnson
d)
James K. Polk
54.
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of London
55.
Who were the War Hawks?
a)
Native Americans who were in favor of the war
b)
Congressmen from the south and west who were in favor of the war 
c)
Congressmen from the north and east who were in favor of the war
d)
Native Americans who were against war
56.
What similarity did the foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe share?
a)
Neutrality in the affairs of foreign countries. 
b)
Make war to expand the Unite States.
c)
Take sides with nations during foreign wars.
d)
Make lasting alliances.
57.
Why did Francis Scott Key write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
a)
to show that the US would win the War of 1812
b)
to show support of American patriotism as symbolized by our flag
c)
to show our loyalty to British interests
d)
to show our alliance with Latin America
58.
One economic effect of the War of 1812 was - 
a)
American manufacturing increased
b)
American manufacturing decreased
c)
British imports increased
d)
British exports increased
59.
One way the War of 1812 effected industry in the Northeastern US was - 
a)
Americans bought more American-made goods as a result of the embargo
b)
The US relied heavily on goods made in other countries
c)
The war caused a decline in American made goods
d)
The war caused Americans to ration their products
60.
How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly affect the U.S economy?
a)
Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast.
b)
Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs.
c)
Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased.
d)
American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods.
61.
When a President decides that a situation is serious enough to send the military in to take over the government of an area.
a)
martial law
b)
nationalism
c)
evacuation
d)
Woodstock
62.
Who won the War of 1812?
a)
England
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
No one
63.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the battle at Ft. McHenry.
a)
William Henry Harrison
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Francis Scott Key
d)
Langston Hughes
64.
What city was burned by the British during the War of 1812?
a)
Baltimore
b)
Washington D.C.
c)
Boston
d)
Charleston
65.
Why did the Federalists not want to go to war with the British?
a)
They felt the war would hurt the economy because they wouldn't be able to trade.
b)
They were still angry over the Louisiana Purchase 
c)
The Federalists were in favor of King George's policies
d)
They didn't like war
66.
This person wanted to unite Indian tribes to stop U.S. settlers.
a)
Thomas Gage
b)
Little Turtle
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Big Foot
67.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
New policy to remain neutral in European wars.
b)
New policy to remain involved in European wars.
c)
New policy to remain involved in Canadian wars.
d)
New policy to remain neutral in Canadian wars.
68.
Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
John Quincy Adams
b)
James Monroe
c)
Henry Clay
d)
John C. Calhoun
69.
Who was James Monroe?
a)
10th president of the United States
b)
5th president of the United States
c)
15th president of the United States
d)
20th president of the United States
70.
What did Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe all have in common when they were presidents?
a)
Preferred the French
b)
Favored neutrality 
c)
Pro- British
d)
GREAT dancers 
71.
'Europe should no longer be involved in the colonization of America' best describes the:
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Ghent
d)
Monroe Doctrine
72.
Why was James Monroe considering helping Latin America in their revolution against Spain?
a)
Latin America could gain power.
b)
Latin America could gain pride.
c)
It would open the door for trade between Latin America and the U.S.
d)
Latin America could gain land.
73.
James Monroe was the ________ president of the United States.
a)
second
b)
third
c)
fourth
d)
fifth
74.
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.
a)
west
b)
east
c)
south
d)
north
75.
In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established or created because the United States wanted to -
a)
Warn Europe against establishing or creating colonies in America
b)
Establish colonies in Africa
c)
Gain control of Alaska and Hawaii
d)
Support British colonies in Latin America
76.
What did the Monroe Doctrine tell European nations?
a)
Stop colonizing in the Western Hemisphere!
b)
Stop colonizing in the Eastern Hemisphere!
c)
Get out of the USA!
d)
Stop trading with Great Britain!
77.
Who invented the Cotton Gin?
a)
Samuel Slater
b)
Eli Whitney 
c)
Francis Lowell
d)
James Monroe
78.

Who was the 5th President of the United States?

a)

James Madison

b)

James Monroe

c)

John Q. Adams

d)

Andrew Jackson

79.

Which state became a "free state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kansas

d)

Texas

80.

Which state became a "slave state" when the Missouri Compromise was passed?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Florida

d)

Oregon

81.

According to the Treaty of 1818, the U.S. and British would share which territory?

a)

Louisiana

b)

Texas

c)

Canada

d)

Oregon

82.

Which state did the U.S. gain from Spain in the Adams-Onis Treaty?

a)

Texas

b)

Florida

c)

Oregon

d)

Missouri

83.

Who did James Monroe want to keep out of North America and South America when he issued the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Canadians

b)

United States

c)

Europeans

d)

Merchants

84.

The Adams-Onis Treaty set the __________ boundary with Spanish Mexico

a)

Northern

b)

Eastern

c)

Southern

d)

Western

85.

What ended during Monroe´s Presidency?

a)

The Battleof Tipecanoe

b)

The war of 1812

c)

The Battle of Plattsburgh

d)

The Battle of Fort McHenry

86.

What did the panic of 1819 do?

a)

Healed the economy

b)

It kicked Monroe out of office

c)

Brought the economy down

d)

It prohibited Monroe´s 2nd term in office

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