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Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the Election of 1800, which leading Federalist convinced his colleagues to vote for Thomas Jefferson, even though he was a Democratic-Republican?

a)

John Adams

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Ben Franklin

d)

John Jay

2.

Which two explorers were appointed by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

Lewis and Clark

b)

Bonnie and Clyde

c)

Abbott and Costello

d)

Sajak and White

3.

Why was the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison crucial to United States History?

a)

It established judicial review.

b)

It invalidated the United States' actions during the XYZ affair.

c)

It eliminated the need for a Supreme Court in the United States

d)

The Supreme Court merged with Congress for a very powerful second branch of government.

4.

What is judicial review?

a)

The Supreme Court can declare an act of Congress or the President unconstitutional

b)

The President has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices

c)

Congress has the right to review laws to see if they are constitutional

d)

Congress holds hearings on the qualifications of Supreme Court justices.

5.
In America, the War of 1812 increased American...
a)
importation
b)
patriotism
c)
fanciness
d)
hatred 
6.
Impressment was one of causes of the War of 1812, and can best be described as...
a)
capturing our army to make them work for the Germans
b)
capturing our slaves to force them to work for the British
c)
capturing our sailors and forcing them to serve for the British 
d)
capturing Native Americans and forcing them to fight Americans
7.
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.
8.
What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?
a)
Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
b)
Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
c)
Raised taxes on imported goods.
9.
Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?
a)
America
b)
France
c)
England
10.

The _________ _______ guided American foreign policy for many years, and it prevented European countries from interfering in American affairs or trying to colonize lands in the Western Hemisphere for many years.

a)

American System

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Missouri Compromise

d)

public works

11.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the War of 1812?

a)

The U.S. became an industrialized country.

b)

The U.S. gained territory in Canada.

c)

The U.S. was seen as a strong and independent country by Europe.

d)

The U.S. economy became stronger.

12.
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 
13.

The Era of Good Feelings was marked by

a)

a strong sense of national unity.

b)

a rapid increase in immigration.

c)

an end to warfare with France.

d)

an expansion of states' rights.

14.
The fourth president of the U.S. who was elected in 1808 and the War of 1812 was fought during his second term.
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
James Monroe
15.

Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Henry Clay

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

John Quincy Adams

d)

James Monroe

16.

Under James Monroe, John Quincy Adams served as...

a)

Chief Justice in the Supreme Court

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Vice President

d)

Secretary of State

17.
He was the third president of the United States and was influential in the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
James Madison
18.
Who was the young Indian girl who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
a)
Little Girl
b)
Sacagawea
c)
Crazy Horse
d)
Sitting Bull
19.
The fifth president of the United States and is known for his "Era of Good Feelings" 
a)
James Monroe
b)
James Madison
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
20.
A war between Britain and the United States, fought between 1812 and 1815. It has also been called the second American war for independence.
a)
War of 1815
b)
War of 1812
c)
War with England