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WorksheetsMadison, Monroe & Adams
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 42mins
Francis Scott Key was detained on a British ship while he watched the Battle of Baltimore. The battle inspired him to write a poem, which later became the lyrics to what song?
“The Star Spangled Banner”
“O’ Canada!”
“The Pledge Alligence”
“America, the Beautiful”
General Andrew Jackson became a hero in the Battle of New Orleans, what made the Battle of New Orleans so unique compared to all the other battles fought during the War of 1812?
American lost the battle
Britain received help from their allies France and Russia
The battle was fought two weeks after the peace treaty (Treaty of Ghent) was signed
General Andrew Jackson surrendered to the British
What treaty officially marks the end of the War of 1812?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of France
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Versailles
One result of the War of 1812 was that the United States
acquired French-held territory in southern Canada
maintained its independence, its territory and gained respect
lost control of the Ohio River Valley
gained territory from Mexico
In 1823 a statement was made to European nations that any interference in the affairs of countries in the Western Hemisphere would be seen as a threat to the United States. This statement was known as the
Monroe Doctrine
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
As the War of 1812 neared, War Hawks began influencing the U.S. government. What is a War Hawk?
a British soldier who did not want to fight another war in America
a French merchant who wanted to continue trading with the United States
an American Indian who wanted the United States to leave Native American land
a United States westerners and southerners who wanted the U.S. to declare war against Britain
On June 1, 1812, after continuing interference with American shipping, President Madison asked Congress to declare war on
France and England because both continued to violate the neutrality of the United States.
England because the British Navy continued to stop American vessels (ships) and impress American sailors into the British service.
France, because Napoleon violated his pledge to allow American ships access to continental ports.
Spain after Florida-based Indians raided in Georgia and Alabama and Spain did nothing to stop it.
Based on the map, the Erie Canal and Hudson River contributed directly to the
decisions to restrict immigration to New York.
settlement of New England by migrants from New York.
rapid increase in population and cities in upstate New York.
land from Canada becoming part of New York State.
Completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 encouraged the growth of the Midwest region because it
helped force the removal of British forts in the Northwest Territory.
stimulated development of cotton production in the Ohio River valley.
increased trade with Asia.
linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
During the first part of the 19th century, differences between the North, South, and West led to
Sectionalism
Isolationism
Mercantilism
Federalism
The government attempt to keep the North, South, and West in balance in the government included
The Alien and Sedition Acts.
Indian Removal Act.
The Missouri Compromise.
Treaty of Ghent.
Which of the following statements is supported by the chart?
roads were easier to build than canals
shipping goods by wagon was more efficient than using canals
canals made shipping less expensive than wagons
canals were more effective than railroads
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 addressed the issue of
popular sovereignty (people choose) in Missouri.
relocating Native Americans west of the Mississippi River.
Spanish control of the West
creating a balance of power between the slave states and free states in Congress.
Based on this excerpt, what is U.S. foreign policy during President Monroe’s administration?
warned European nations not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
the return slaves to Africa.
declared independence for the American colonies.
increased colonization by the United States on the European continent.
In the early 1800s, who would most likely make this statement about tariffs?
New England Minister
Northern factory owner
Southern plantation owner
Western gold miner
What do historians refer to James Monroe’s presidency as?
The Era of Happiness
The Roaring 20’s
The Era of Good Feeling
The Monroe Years
The spoils system is used to do which of the following?
stop the westward expansion of slavery
reward loyal political supporters with government jobs
strengthen the military for national defense
destroy the Bank of the United States
The Adams-Onis Treaty settled the land dispute over Florida with which European power?
Spain
France
Britain
Mexico
Which statement about the 1824 presidential election is TRUE?
John Q. Adams won the popular vote and became President
Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and became President
The House of Representatives chose Andrew Jackson as President
The House of Representatives chose John Q. Adams as President as part of a “corrupt bargain”
Tecumseh was a Shawnee Indian chief who strongly opposed America's expansion. What was Tecumseh's main goal during the War of 1812?
to join with American allies and defeat the British
to unite the American Indian Tribes into one great nation and fight against America
to give America all of the native land
to explore the Louisiana Territory
Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from
the rich and well-born.
Native Americans.
the common people.
states' rights supporters.
How did tariffs affect imported goods?
Tariffs lowered the prices of imported goods.
Tariffs made imported goods illegal to buy.
Tariffs set weight restrictions for imported goods.
Tariffs raised the cost of imported goods.
Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Little Big Horn
Battle of Saratoga
The following map depicts the relocation of Native American tribes during the --
Great Migration
Trail of Tears
Westward Migration
Manifest Destiny
