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Madison, Monroe & Adams

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

“The Star Spangled Banner”

b)

“O’ Canada!”

c)

“The Pledge Alligence”

d)

“America, the Beautiful”

2.

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?

a)

American lost the battle

b)

Britain received help from their allies France and Russia

c)

The battle was fought two weeks after the peace treaty (Treaty of Ghent) was signed

d)

General Andrew Jackson surrendered to the British

3.

What treaty officially marks the end of the War of 1812?

a)

Treaty of Paris 1763

b)

Treaty of France

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Versailles

4.

One result of the War of 1812 was that the United States

a)

acquired French-held territory in southern Canada

b)

maintained its independence, its territory and gained respect

c)

lost control of the Ohio River Valley

d)

gained territory from Mexico

5.

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

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Bill of Rights

6.

As the War of 1812 neared, War Hawks began influencing the U.S. government. What is a War Hawk?

a)

a British soldier who did not want to fight another war in America

b)

a French merchant who wanted to continue trading with the United States

c)

an American Indian who wanted the United States to leave Native American land

d)

a United States westerners and southerners who wanted the U.S. to declare war against Britain

7.

On June 1, 1812, after continuing interference with American shipping, President Madison asked Congress to declare war on

a)

France and England because both continued to violate the neutrality of the United States.

b)

England because the British Navy continued to stop American vessels (ships) and impress American sailors into the British service.

c)

France, because Napoleon violated his pledge to allow American ships access to continental ports.

d)

Spain after Florida-based Indians raided in Georgia and Alabama and Spain did nothing to stop it.

8.

Based on the map, the Erie Canal and Hudson River contributed directly to the

a)

decisions to restrict immigration to New York.

b)

settlement of New England by migrants from New York.

c)

rapid increase in population and cities in upstate New York.

d)

land from Canada becoming part of New York State.

9.

Completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 encouraged the growth of the Midwest region because it

a)

helped force the removal of British forts in the Northwest Territory.

b)

stimulated development of cotton production in the Ohio River valley.

c)

increased trade with Asia.

d)

linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

10.

During the first part of the 19th century, differences between the North, South, and West led to

a)

Sectionalism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Federalism

11.

The government attempt to keep the North, South, and West in balance in the government included

a)

The Alien and Sedition Acts.

b)

Indian Removal Act.

c)

The Missouri Compromise.

d)

Treaty of Ghent.

12.

Which of the following statements is supported by the chart?

a)

roads were easier to build than canals

b)

shipping goods by wagon was more efficient than using canals

c)

canals made shipping less expensive than wagons

d)

canals were more effective than railroads

13.

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 addressed the issue of

a)

popular sovereignty (people choose) in Missouri.

b)

relocating Native Americans west of the Mississippi River.

c)

Spanish control of the West

d)

creating a balance of power between the slave states and free states in Congress.

14.

Based on this excerpt, what is U.S. foreign policy during President Monroe’s administration?

a)

warned European nations not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.

b)

the return slaves to Africa.

c)

declared independence for the American colonies.

d)

increased colonization by the United States on the European continent.

15.

In the early 1800s, who would most likely make this statement about tariffs?

a)

New England Minister

b)

Northern factory owner

c)

Southern plantation owner

d)

Western gold miner

16.

What do historians refer to James Monroe’s presidency as?

a)

The Era of Happiness

b)

The Roaring 20’s

c)

The Era of Good Feeling

d)

The Monroe Years

17.

The spoils system is used to do which of the following?

a)

stop the westward expansion of slavery

b)

reward loyal political supporters with government jobs

c)

strengthen the military for national defense

d)

destroy the Bank of the United States

18.

The Adams-Onis Treaty settled the land dispute over Florida with which European power?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Britain

d)

Mexico

19.

Which statement about the 1824 presidential election is TRUE?

a)

John Q. Adams won the popular vote and became President

b)

Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and became President

c)

The House of Representatives chose Andrew Jackson as President

d)

The House of Representatives chose John Q. Adams as President as part of a “corrupt bargain”

20.

Tecumseh was a Shawnee Indian chief who strongly opposed America's expansion. What was Tecumseh's main goal during the War of 1812?

a)

to join with American allies and defeat the British

b)

to unite the American Indian Tribes into one great nation and fight against America

c)

to give America all of the native land

d)

to explore the Louisiana Territory

21.

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

a)

the rich and well-born.

b)

Native Americans.

c)

the common people.

d)

states' rights supporters.

22.
What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?
a)
Indian Removal Act
b)
Trail of Sorrows
c)
Trail of Tears
d)
Nullification Act
23.
Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy?
a)
the rich and well-born
b)
Native Americans
c)
the common people
d)
states' rights supporters
24.

How did tariffs affect imported goods?

a)

Tariffs lowered the prices of imported goods.

b)

Tariffs made imported goods illegal to buy.

c)

Tariffs set weight restrictions for imported goods.

d)

Tariffs raised the cost of imported goods.

25.
The nullification crisis occurred when
a)
the Supreme Court declared the tariff laws null and void.
b)
Congress refused Jackson's request to repeal the tariff laws.
c)
South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff laws were enforced.
d)
Jackson threatened to make South Carolina leave the Union by force.
26.
When Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to his closest supporters/allies it was called:
a)
support system
b)
the spoils system
c)
Jacksonian Democracy
d)
nullification
27.

Andrew Jackson was seen as a national hero after defeating the British at what battle?

a)

Battle of New Orleans

b)

Battle of Yorktown

c)

Battle of Little Big Horn

d)

Battle of Saratoga

28.
Which statement about the “Trail of Tears” is accurate?
a)
President Andrew Jackson opposed the removal of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia.
b)
Large numbers of Cherokee were forced to relocate during the winter months.
c)
Chief Justice John Marshall ordered the Cherokee Indians to move westwards.
d)
The Cherokee were moved because they lacked a written alphabet.
29.
Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
a)
He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
b)
He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
c)
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
d)
He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
30.

The following map depicts the relocation of Native American tribes during the --

a)

Great Migration

b)

Trail of Tears

c)

Westward Migration

d)

Manifest Destiny

31.
Many of his opponents would have agreed with the cartoon’s portrayal of Jackson   Because it suggests that ---
a)
he was not really the common man that many people thought him to be
b)
he has used the spoils system to gain wealth and influence in the government
c)
the executive branch of government became too powerful during his presidency
d)
the leaders of other countries had too much influence in the American government
32.
Which present-day state were most of the Native Americans relocated to during Andrew Jackson's presidency? 
a)
Oklahoma
b)
Arkansas
c)
Texas
d)
Mississippi