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08 - 04 - Growth of a Young Nation (8.29 - 8.33)

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

United States

2.

Who helped Meriwether Lewis lead the exploration of the Louisiana Territory?

a)

John Adams

b)

Aaron Burr

c)

William Clark

d)

Zebulon Pike

3.

"The country is, as yesterday, beautiful in the extreme."

- Meriwether Lewis

Which country is Lewis referring to in this excerpt from his journals?

a)

Canada

b)

Mexico

c)

Louisiana Territory

d)

Ohio Territory

4.

What was one of the goals of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?

a)

to build schools and hospitals

b)

to deliver documents to French officials

c)

to establish trade with Canada

d)

to find and map the northwest passage

5.

The size of the United States was doubled with

a)

the adoption of New Orleans

b)

the expedition of Lewis and Clark

c)

the Louisiana Purchase

d)

Zebolon Pike's Expedition

6.

Label the continents on the map

7.
law banning American businesses from doing any foreign trade
a)
Embargo Act
b)
Neutrality Proclamation
c)
Financial Plan
d)
Alien Acts
8.
When a new president is sworn in
a)
jurisdiction
b)
sedition
c)
inauguration
d)
blockade
9.
An immigrant living in a country who is NOT a citizen there
a)
alien
b)
sedition
c)
tariff
d)
inaugurate
10.

Banning trade with a country

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

expedition

d)

impressment

11.

Journey made by a group of people with a particular purpose in mind, such as exploration

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

expedition

d)

impressment

12.

Act of forcing people to serve in the army or navy

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

expedition

d)

impressment

13.

The Supreme Court's power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

a)

Expansion

b)

Doctrine

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Louisiana Purchase

14.

A sense of price and devotion to a nation.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Sectionalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Lewis and Clark

15.

A policy of avoiding involvement in other countries' affairs.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Sectionalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Lewis and Clark

16.

What was the exclusive statement of American policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americans?

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Monroe Doctrine

c)

Adams-Onis Treaty

d)

Convention of 1818

17.

Feelings of pride and loyalty to a nation.

a)

American System

b)

Muricanism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Trump pride

18.

8.32:

The _________ was an agreement between the U.S. and Spain that established the southern border of the Louisiana Purchase and also obtained the territory of Florida.

a)

Adams-Onis Treaty

b)

Treaty of 1818

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of Ghent

19.

8.33:

Delivered to Congress by President James Monroe in December 1823, _________ warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization.

a)

The Monroe Doctrine

b)

The Adams-Onis Treaty

c)

Common Sense

d)

The Bill of Rights

20.

The ­­­­­­­­­­________________________________________ was a treaty between the United States and Britain that set the 49th parallel of latitude as the boundary between Canada (British) and the United States across the West.

a)

Treaty of Ghent

b)

Convention of 1818

c)

Adams-Onis Treaty

21.

______________________________________ was the Governor of the Indiana Territory who gained national fame following his defeat of Tenskwatawa and a Native American confederation at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Later became the 9th president of the United States.

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

William Henry Harrison

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Monroe Doctrine

22.

The ______________________________________ was a treaty between the United States and Spain in 1819 that ceded Florida to the U.S. and defined the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain.

a)

Adams-Onis Treaty

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Embargo Act

d)

Marbury v. Madison

23.

Adams-Onis Treaty gaines the _______ territory from Spain

a)

Oregon

b)

Florida

c)

Texas

d)

Mexico

24.

treaty that settled all border issues between the United States and Spain

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Adams-Onís Treaty

25.
What parallel was the northern boundary for the Convention of 1818?
a)
48
b)
57
c)
42
d)
49
26.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
27.
The Oregon Country was was shared between the US and what nation as a result of the Convention of 1818?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Spain
28.

The cartoon here best represents which one of the following? [8.33]

a)

the Star-Spangled Banner

b)

the War of 1812

c)

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

d)

the Declaration of Independence (1776)

29.

Which of the following is an effect of the Monroe Doctrine of 1823? [8.33]

a)

Britain and France immediately declared war on the U.S.

b)

its words would be used to justify U.S. action in the Western Hemisphere for many years after

c)

the speech devastated the U.S. economy

d)

the U.S. gains over 500,000 miles of territory

30.

What was the purpose for issuing the Monroe Doctrine (1823)? [8.33]

a)

U.S. wanted independent Latin-American countries to remain free of European influence

b)

the U.S. wanted to prevent all future wars in the world

c)

the U.S. committed to cancelling all future taxes

d)

to officially create the five branches of the military

31.

Which of the following was a warning to European powers to cease colonizing and interfering with the Western Hemisphere? [8.33]

a)

Embargo Act (1807)

b)

Declaration of Independence (1776)

c)

Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)

d)

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

32.

Which TWO are accomplished at the Convention of 1818? [8.32]

a)

the northern border of the U.S. is settled at the 49th parallel

b)

France hands over the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.

c)

Native Americans agree to move onto reservations in Oklahoma

d)

the U.S. is granted joint occupation of the Oregon Territory

33.

What is the best explanation of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819? [8.32]

a)

treaty officially ends the War of 1812

b)

treaty transfers ownership of Florida to U.S.

c)

treaty warns European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

d)

agreement officially ends the political party system in the U.S.

34.

From which European country does the U.S. acquire Florida in 1819? [8.32]

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Britain

d)

Canada

35.

Vocabulary:

foreign policy statement warning European nations not to interfere in the Americas

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Paris

36.

The British stopped American ships and took sailors they thought were British. This is called _______________ .

a)

War Hawks

b)

impressment

c)

Old Ironsides

37.

Who wanted to stop American settlers from moving onto Native American land?

a)

Tecumseh

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

Andrew Jackson

38.

Whom did the Americans fight in the War of 1812?

a)

Other Americans

b)

The British

c)

The Native Americans

39.

During the War of 1812, the British burned ______.

a)

Washington, D. C.

b)

the Star-Spangled Banner

c)

New Orleans

40.

After the peace treaty had been signed, who led American forces in a battle in New Orleans?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Frances Scott Key

c)

Tecumseh

41.

What battle happen AFTER the peace treaty was signed?

a)

The Battle of Tippencanoe

b)

The Battle of New Orleans

c)

The Battle of the North

42.

How long was William Henry Harrison Presdient?

a)

32 Days

b)

32 Weeks

c)

32 Months

d)

27 Days

43.

Why did the United States declare war on Britain in 1812?

a)

The British were encouraging Native Americans to attack American settlers

b)

The Americans were upset with the British over taxation without representation

c)

Americans were no longer allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

The British were kidnapping American soldiers and forcing them to work on British ships

44.

Manifest Destiny

a)

Andrew Jackson believing America needed to take over the continent of North America

b)

God telling the United States they need to take over all of North America

c)

God telling the United States they need to take over all of South America

d)

The belief that Americans were destined to acquire all of the gold

45.

What was the name for the group of Congressmen who encouraged President James Madison to declare war on Britain in 1812?

a)

Warhawgs

b)

Wardawgs

c)

Warhawks

d)

Warbirds

46.

Which important landmark did the British burn in the War of 1812?

a)

Fort McHenry

b)

The White House

c)

The Empire State Building

d)

Statue of Liberty

47.

When did the War of 1812 end?

a)

1814

b)

1815

c)

1813

d)

1816

48.

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 on paper.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which of these is NOT a reason that America got involved in the War of 1812?

a)

England and France were capturing American ships and taking our sailors prisoner

b)

England would not leave their forts in America

c)

The English were protecting Native Americans and their land

d)

France refused to sell us New Orleans

50.

American patriotism and manufacturing declined after the War of 1812.

a)

True

b)

False

51.
Choose the reason why the United States wanted to go to war with Great Britain in 1812.
a)
Fighting in California
b)
Impressment of sailors
c)
Wanted independence
d)
The Stamp Act
52.

Which of the following is an example of impressment?

a)

French using their navy to block ships from entering or leaving a New Orleans

b)

British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service

c)

Forcefully persuading congress and the president to go to war

d)

America restricting trade with other European nations

53.
Who was president during the War of 1812?
a)
James Monroe
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
54.

( Check all that Apply) What led the United States to declare war on England?

a)

Dumping tea into the Boston Harbor

b)

The kidnapping of United States sailors

c)

taking of ships from the United States

d)

encouraging the Native Americans to fight settlers

55.
What is the name of the treaty between American and Great Britain?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of New Orleans
d)
Treaty of France
56.
What does Embargo mean?
a)
Impose your own will on another country
b)
Impose an official ban on 
c)
To move something 
d)
To take a hike 
57.

Who was the Colonel during the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

General Patton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

58.
The War of 1812 finally established the US reputation as what?
a)
Independent
b)
Push Over 
c)
Open Territory 
d)
World Power
59.

Which city did the British try to burn?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Boston

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

New York City

60.

The blockading of U.S. ships by the British lead to which of the following wars

a)

French and Indian War

b)

American Revolution

c)

World War 2

d)

War of 1812

61.

What aggravated many Americans that the British did that led to the War of 1812?

a)

They teamed up with France to attack America

b)

They gave weapons to Native Americans so that they can attack the colonists

c)

They send over missiles to attack them

d)

They took away their railroads

62.
Significance of Marbury v Madison
a)
Veto power
b)
Judicial Review
63.
Declaring acts of Congress unconstitutional
a)
Veto
b)
Ammendment
c)
Judicial Review
64.
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
65.
The Marbury vs. Madison case established _____________________which gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
a)
Judicial Act of 1789
b)
Presidential vetoes
c)
Constitutional amendments
d)
Judicial Review
66.
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
67.
Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?
a)
America
b)
France
c)
England
68.
What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Sugar Act
69.
What were Lewis and Clark looking for when they explored the new territory?
a)
A water route to the Pacific Ocean
b)
A water route to the Atlantic Ocean 
c)
The Rocky Mountains
d)
Justin Bieber's pants
70.
Why is the Election of 1800 so significant?
a)
It was the transfer of power from Federalist to Democratic-Republican
b)
It was the transfer of power between Democratic-Republican to Federalist
71.
The Embargo Act meant to punish _________ and _________.
a)
Spain and Britain
b)
Britain and France
c)
Batman and Robin
d)
U.S. and Mexico
72.
What is the location of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
From the Missouri River to the Appalachian Mountains
b)
From the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
c)
From the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains
d)
From the Atlantic Ocean to The Weekends House
73.

Who did Thomas Jefferson ask to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

Lone Ranger

b)

Lewis and Clark

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

74.

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

75.
Which group held American ships for a ransom in the Mediterranean Sea?
a)
The Barbary Pirates
b)
Pirates of the Carribbean
c)
The French Navy
d)
The British Navy
76.
What action did Jefferson take to solve the pirate issue?
a)
He surrendered and paid the $3 million ransom.
b)
He ordered the US Navy to capture the pirate ships and hold them ransom.
c)
Jefferson sent warships to protect Americans along the Barbary coast. 
d)
He had an arm wrestling match with the head pirate.
77.
Which of the following laws was passed by Thomas Jefferson in order to prevent foreign interference with American trading ships? 
a)
Alien & Sedition Acts
b)
Embargo Act
c)
Neutrality Proclamation
d)
Barbary Act
78.
With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States could expand ___.
a)
to the north
b)
to the south
c)
to the west
d)
to the east
79.

John Marshall was Chief Justice over what branch of the federal government?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

d)

Presidential

80.

What is the role of the judicial branch (Supreme Court)?

a)

Execute the laws

b)

Interpret the laws

c)

Make the laws

d)

Write the laws

81.

Q3. Who did John Adams choose as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

a)

John Marshall

b)

William Douglas

c)

Potter Stewart

d)

Sam pott

82.

Q4. To keep Federalist power in the federal government, Adams chose last minute judges to the Supreme Court this was known as?

a)

Pinckney's Treaty

b)

Spoils System

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Midnight Appointments

83.

Q6. The power of judicial review vested in the Supreme Court gives them the ability to --

a)

veto laws passed by Congress.

b)

review the Constitution and make laws.

c)

impeach a president or member of Congress for doing something unconstitutional.

d)

review laws passed by Congress or actions of the President & declare them unconstitutional.

84.

Q7. The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —

a)

reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs

b)

established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court

c)

confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce

d)

upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president

85.

What amendment was created as a result of the Presidential election of 1800?

a)

11th Amendment

b)

12th Amendment

c)

13th Amendment

d)

14th Amendment

86.

Why did President John Adams appoint federal judges before leaving office?

a)

Adams was trying to fill as many appointments as he could with Federalist judges so the government would be run by Federalists

b)

Adams was trying to fill as many appointments as he could with Democratic-Republican judges so the government would be run by Deomocratic-Republicans

c)

Adams wanted to make sure the appointments were fair and chose judges from both parties so the government would be balanced

d)

Adams procrastinated and didn't get around to making the appointments until the very last moments of his presidency

87.

According to the rules of the constitution, how was the tie broken in the Election of 1800?

a)

By a re-vote

b)

By the senate

c)

The house of representatives

d)

The supreme court chooses

88.

What was the main issue in the Marbury vs Madison court case?

a)

The power of the Supreme Court

b)

The election of 1800

c)

The appointment of William Marbury as a judge

d)

The role of the Secretary of State

89.

Why was the Marbury vs Madison court case considered a big deal?

a)

It established the power of the President

b)

It defined the roles of the different branches of government

c)

It determined the outcome of the election of 1800

d)

It resolved a dispute between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

90.

What is the significance of the concept of 'judicial review'?

a)

It gives the Supreme Court the power to appoint judges

b)

It allows the Supreme Court to review laws and determine their constitutionality

c)

It establishes the authority of the Secretary of State

d)

It limits the power of the President

91.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States?

a)

To interpret the Constitution

b)

To enforce laws

c)

To appoint judges

d)

To make new laws

92.

Why was the concept of 'judicial review' established?

a)

To limit the power of the President

b)

To ensure fair elections

c)

To define the roles of the different branches of government

d)

To protect the rights of citizens

93.

How did the Marbury vs Madison court case impact the balance of power in the United States?

a)

It increased the power of the President

b)

It decreased the power of the Supreme Court

c)

It strengthened the checks and balances between branches of government

d)

It eliminated the role of the Secretary of State

94.

What was the outcome of the election of 1800?

a)

John Adams was re-elected as President

b)

Thomas Jefferson became President

c)

William Marbury was appointed as a judge

d)

James Madison became Secretary of State

95.

Why was the Election of 1800 so significant?

a)

It showed there can be a peaceful transfer of power.

b)

It showed the Constitution did not work well.

c)

It showed how violent elections were.

d)

It was not significant at all.

96.

Did the election of 1800 end with a tie?

a)

Yes

b)

No

97.

According to the rules of the constitution, how was the tie broken?

a)

By a re-vote

b)

By the senate

c)

The house of representatives

d)

The supreme court chooses

98.

Why was the election of 1800 significant? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

Resulted in the elimination of political parties

b)

Ended the Electoral College

c)

It was the last time the House of Representatives chose the president

d)

Smooth transfer of power from one party to the other

99.

What were the two main political parties involved in the election of 1800?

a)

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

b)

Democrats and Republicans

c)

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

100.

Who were the two main candidates involved in the election of 1800?

a)

Hamilton and Jefferson

b)

Jefferson and Burr

c)

Pinckney and Burr

d)

Hamilton and Pinckney

101.

What was the problem in the election of 1800?

a)

there was a tie

b)

John Adams dropped out of the election

c)

Jefferson rallied up votes illegally

d)

Burr told lies to get votes

102.

Who won the election of 1800?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

John Adams

d)

Aaron Burr

103.

Did the election of 1800 end with a tie?

a)

Yes

b)

No

104.

According to the rules of the constitution, how was the tie broken?

a)

By a re-vote

b)

By the senate

c)

The house of representatives

d)

The supreme court chooses

105.

John Adams belongs to which political party?

a)

Republican

b)

Democratic

c)

Anti-federalist

d)

Federalist

106.

Whos influence would shape the results of the election?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

John Adams

d)

Aaron Burr

107.

What were the two main political parties involved in the election of 1800?

a)

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

b)

Democrats and Republicans

c)

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

108.

Who were the two main candidates involved in the election of 1800?

a)

Hamilton and Jefferson

b)

Jefferson and Burr

c)

Pinckney and Burr

d)

Hamilton and Pinckney

109.

What was the problem in the election of 1800?

a)

there was a tie

b)

John Adams dropped out of the election

c)

Jefferson rallied up votes illegally

d)

Burr told lies to get votes

110.

Who did Hamilton ultimately support in the election of 1800?

a)

Jefferson

b)

Burr

c)

Pinckney

111.

What did Hamilton's choice for president reveal about him?

a)

He favored his political party over what was best for the country

b)

He did what was best for our country and went against his political party

112.

Agreement that ended the War of 1812 and returned borders to pre-war lines

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Impressment

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Nationalism

113.

A strong belief that your own country and common culture are the most important

a)

Impressment

b)

Nationalism

c)

Embargo

d)

Monroe Doctrine

114.

The Monroe Doctrine did the following EXCEPT

a)

Tell Europe to stay out of the Americas

b)

Lead to more U.S. control in South America

c)

Establish the U.S. as a world power

d)

Expand Canadian borders

115.

Impressment is

a)

The French capturing US sailors and forcing them to work for them.

b)

Selling US sailors

c)

The capturing of US sailors and forcing them to work for the British

d)

Capturing US sailors

116.

Who was president during the war of 1812?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

117.

What caused the United States to enter the war?

a)

A tax on tea

b)

A tax on paper goods

c)

The French and English were attacking our ships and taking the sailors as prisioners

118.

We were a group of people who believed that America should go to war with Britain in 1812. Who are we?

a)

Americans

b)

The Second Grade Teachers

c)

War Hawks

d)

Jean and Pierre Laffite

119.

People who love and strongly support or fight for their country are ___________.

a)

citizens

b)

merchant ships

c)

patriots

d)

awesome

120.

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought after the War of 1812 had already end?

a)

Both sides were already in the middle of battle and kept fighting till the end.

b)

Neither side knew the war was over before they started.

c)

This battle was over a different conflict often associated with this war.

d)

Because General Jackson want to try a new weapon on the British.

121.

Which of the following is a cause of the War of 1812?

a)

French using their navy to block ships from entering or leaving a New Orleans

b)

British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service

c)

Forcefully persuading congress and the president to go to war

d)

America restricting trade with other European nations

122.

Which president signed the declaration of war in 1812?

a)

James Madison

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Monroe

d)

John Adams

123.

In America, what followed as a result from the War of 1812?

a)

An explosion of trade and wealth with Europe

b)

A growth in nationalism and national growth

c)

A decline in our nation’s debt

d)

Peace with Native Americans

124.

Why did many of the Federalist oppose the War Hawks and were against going to war?

a)

The United States does not have a strong army or navy.

b)

The United States should focus on developing the land they possess.

c)

War would ruin United States commerce (trade with other countries).

d)

War would make the United States vulnerable to other foreign attacks.

125.

How was Britain involved with Americans expanding into westward territories?

a)

The British helped build roads to make the journey easier for travelers.

b)

The British kept building forts in the Kentucky and Tennessee region.

c)

The British helped Native Americans prevent westward expansion.

d)

The British would kidnap Americans settling in the frontier.

126.

Which term means pride in your country or a strong love for your country?

a)

zealotry

b)

nationalism

c)

exceptionalism

d)

egotism

127.
Who were the War Hawks?
a)
Men from the Northeast who want to go to war
b)
Women who fought in the War of 1812
c)
Men from the South and West who want to go to war
d)
Men from the South and North who do NOT want to go to war
128.
What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?
a)
Battle of Trenton
b)
Battle of New Orleans
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Paoli
129.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
130.

What caused the United States to enter the war?

a)

A tax on tea

b)

A tax on paper goods

c)

The French and English were attacking our ships and taking the sailors as prisioners

131.

Who were the "War Hawks"?

a)

Americans who thought the President should lose his job

b)

Americans who were AGAINST war

c)

Americans who thought we should choose sides and enter the war

132.

Whom did the Americans fight in the War of 1812?

a)

Other Americans

b)

The Native Americans

c)

The British