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7G Gallopade Ch 5

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did the United States and Great Britain have a troubled relationship before the War of 1812?

a)

Impressment of American sailors

b)
Economic competition over Canada
c)
Cultural differences in governance
d)
Disputes over territorial boundaries
2.

How did The Embargo Act impact the U.S. economy?

a)

boosted the U.S. economy by increasing exports.

b)

no effect on the U.S. economy whatsoever.

c)

reduced trade and caused economic distress.

d)

improved trade relations with foreign countries.

3.

Who were the "war hawks?"

a)
Anti-war activists from the 20th century
b)

pro-war politicians who wanted to enter the War of 1812.

c)
Military leaders during the American Revolution
d)
Neutral politicians during the Civil War
4.

Who reportedly saved a portrait of George Washington and government records from fire when the White House was burned.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Dolley Madison

c)

James Madison

d)

Jane Addams

5.

How are McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden similar?

a)
Both cases focus on state rights and limitations of federal power.
b)
Both cases involve issues related to taxation and state revenue.
c)
Both cases were decided in favor of state laws over federal laws.
d)

Both cases affirm federal supremacy (Supremacy Clause)

6.

What were the three parts to the American System developed by Henry Clay.

a)

A strong banking system, a protective tariff, and infrastructure

b)
A national currency, free trade, and public education
c)
Expansion of slavery, state sovereignty, and military funding
d)
Tax cuts, deregulation, and foreign alliances
7.

The Star Spangled Banner was written at which battle?

a)

Battle of Baltimore

b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Battle of Antietam
d)
Battle of Gettysburg
8.

Who was Tecumseh?

a)

a member of Congress who favored war with Britain

b)

a Native American leader who united tribes together to fight against the Americans

c)

a member of Congress who was against the war with Britain

d)

a British captain who kidnapped U.S. sailors

9.

Who won the War of 1812?

a)

The French

b)

The British

c)

The United States

d)

It was a stalemate

10.

What was impressment during the War of 1812?

a)

the forced recruitment of sailors into the British Navy

b)

the trade of goods between the U.S. and Britain.

c)

the voluntary enlistment of sailors in the U.S. Navy.

d)

a naval battle tactic used by the Americans.

11.

What did the War Hawks believe the British were doing for the Native Americans?

a)

negotiating land treaties with American leaders.

b)

providing weapons to Native Americans

c)

encouraging Native Americans to assimilate into American culture.

d)

providing military training to American settlers.

12.

What was the cause of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

a)
A military campaign initiated by British forces.
b)
Disputes over trade agreements between tribes and settlers.
c)

Tensions over land encroachment by American settlers

d)
Religious conflicts among different Native American groups.
13.

Who led the U.S. forces for the Battle of Tippecanoe?

a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Zachary Taylor
c)
James Madison
d)
William Henry Harrison
14.

After the Battle of Tippecanoe, what was did the U.S. accuse the British of doing?

a)
The U.S. accused the British of invading American territory.
b)
The U.S. accused the British of negotiating with Spanish forces.
c)
The U.S. accused the British of supplying arms to settlers.
d)

The U.S. accused the British of supplying arms to Native Americans

15.

After the Battle of Tippecanoe, what did the British accuse the U.S. of doing?

a)

The British accused the U.S. of inciting Native American attacks to gain territory

b)

The British accused the U.S. of stealing their territory in Canada.

c)
The British accused the U.S. of supporting French forces.
d)
The British accused the U.S. of violating trade agreements.
16.

What was the significance of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

a)
The significance of the battle was its role in establishing peace treaties with Native tribes.
b)

The Battle of Tippecanoe led Madison to ask Congress to declare war

c)

The Battle of Tippecanoe increased tension between U.S. & Great Britain

d)
The battle was primarily fought over land disputes between settlers and the British.
17.

Who led U.S. forces for the Red Stick War?

a)
William Henry Harrison
b)
James Madison
c)
Zachary Taylor
d)
Andrew Jackson
18.

What was the outcome of the Red Stick War?

a)
The Red Stick Confederacy emerged victorious, leading to new territorial claims.
b)
The conflict ended in a stalemate with no significant treaties signed.
c)

Native Americans were forced to give up millions of acres of land.

d)
The United States lost, resulting in the expansion of Native American territories.
19.

What was the result of the Battle of Lake Erie for both sides?

a)
The British won the battle, maintaining control of Lake Erie, while the United States faced a major defeat.
b)
Both sides achieved a stalemate, resulting in no change in naval power over Lake Erie.
c)
The United States lost the battle, ceding control of Lake Erie to the British forces.
d)

U.S. gained control of Fort Detroit, British lost all but two ships

20.

Where was the British blockade located?

a)
Along the coast of Italy and the Adriatic Sea
b)
Around the coast of France and the North Sea
c)

Mid-Atlantic region from Delaware Bay to Chesapeake Bay.

d)
In the waters of the Baltic Sea and the English Channel
21.

How did the blockade impact the U.S.?

a)
The blockade improved trade relations and boosted the economy.
b)

The blockade limited the movements of the U.S. Navy.

c)
The blockade had no significant effect on the U.S. economy.
d)

The blockade blocked critical military shipments.

22.

What happened at the burning of Washington, D.C.?

a)
The Americans burned their own capital in 1814.
b)

The British burned important buildings include the Capitol.

c)
The French attacked Washington, D.C. in 1812.
d)
The British occupied Washington, D.C. without conflict.
23.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Champlain?

a)
The United States lost the Battle of Champlain.
b)

The British attempt to control Lake Champlain had been prevented.

c)
The battle ended in a stalemate.
d)
The British won the Battle of Champlain.
24.

How long did the Battle of Baltimore last?

a)

16 Hours

b)

8 Hours

c)

25 Hours

d)

36 Hours

25.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Baltimore?

a)
The Americans lost the Battle of Baltimore.
b)
The battle ended in a stalemate.
c)

The Americans withstood the assault.

d)
The British won the Battle of Baltimore.
26.

Who led the U.S. forces for the Battle of New Orleans?

a)
General Ulysses S. Grant
b)
General Robert E. Lee
c)
General William Tecumseh Sherman
d)
General Andrew Jackson
27.

What did Jackson do when he arrived in New Orleans and found it undefended?

a)
Jackson ignored the situation and left New Orleans.
b)
Jackson called for reinforcements from Washington.
c)

Jackson organized 5,000 volunteers to fight.

d)
Jackson abandoned the city and retreated north.
28.

Who is Jean Lafitte?

a)

Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and smuggler.

b)
Jean Lafitte was a famous explorer.
c)
Jean Lafitte was a military general.
d)
Jean Lafitte was a renowned chef.
29.

Why did he decline helping the British and choose to help the U.S. instead?

a)
He declined to help the U.S. because he was loyal to the British crown.
b)

He chose to help the U.S. because he wanted a pardon for his crimes.

c)
He preferred to support the British due to their strong military presence.
d)
He chose to assist the British as he believed in their governance style.
30.

What are the four outcomes of the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

Jackson became a hero

b)

U.S. proved their forced could hold up

c)

Solidified Louisiana's place within the U.S.

d)

Increased British influence in America

e)

U.S. showed Europe it would defend its territory

31.

What did the Treaty of Ghent state about territory gained during the War of 1812?

a)
All territory gained was permanently ceded to the United States.
b)
Only some territory was returned to its original owner.
c)
New territories were created from the land gained during the war.
d)
All territory gained during the War of 1812 was to be returned to its original owner.
32.

What was the new era after the War of 1812 called?

a)
The Age of Revolution
b)
The Era of Conflict
c)
The Period of Expansion
d)
The Era of Good Feelings
33.

Why was the Era of Good Feelings named that way?

a)
It was named for the economic prosperity of the time.
b)
It was named due to the lack of major conflicts during that period.
c)
It was named after a popular political figure.
d)

It was named for the growing sense of nationalism and common identity.

34.

What happened to the Democratic-Republican and Federalist  Parties during the Era of Good Feelings?

a)
Both parties gained equal support and influence during this time.
b)
The Democratic-Republican Party declined and the Federalist Party dominated.
c)
The Federalist Party declined and the Democratic-Republican Party dominated.
d)
The Federalist Party grew stronger while the Democratic-Republicans weakened.
35.

What is the elastic clause?

a)
The elastic clause is a rule that limits Congress to its specified powers.
b)
The elastic clause is a section in state constitutions that restricts legislative authority.
c)

The elastic clause states Congress has implied powers "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper"

d)
The elastic clause is a guideline for the Supreme Court to interpret laws strictly.
36.

What is the supremacy clause?

a)
The supremacy clause asserts that federal law takes precedence over state law.
b)
The supremacy clause limits the power of the federal government over states.
c)
The supremacy clause states that local laws are superior to federal laws.
d)
The supremacy clause allows states to override federal law.
37.

What clauses were used to determine the case of McCulloch vs Maryland?

a)
Commerce Clause, Taxation Clause
b)
Equal Protection Clause, Due Process Clause
c)
First Amendment, Tenth Amendment
d)

Elastic Clause, Supremacy Clause

38.

What did the court rule in McCulloch vs. Maryland?

a)

The court confirmed the constitutionality of a national bank & upheld national gov'ts powers.

b)
The court ruled that Congress cannot create a national bank.
c)
The court ruled that states have the power to regulate federal institutions.
d)
The court ruled that federal laws are subordinate to state laws.
39.

What did the court rule in the case Gibbons vs Ogden?

a)
The court found that Gibbons had no rights under federal law regarding commerce.
b)

The court ruled that federal law takes precedence over state law commerce involving more than one state.

c)
The court decided that interstate commerce is solely regulated by local governments.
d)
The court ruled that state law is superior to federal law in all cases.
40.

Which clauses were used to determine the Gibbons vs Ogden case?

a)
Equal Protection Clause
b)
Tax Clause
c)

Supremacy Clause and Elastic Clause

d)

Commerce Clause and Elastic Clause

41.

What happened to the national government because of the Gibbons vs Ogden case?

a)
The national government gained control over foreign commerce.
b)

The national government increased its power.

c)
The national government was restricted from regulating trade.
d)
The national government lost power over state regulations.
42.

What are the parts of Henry Clay's American System?

a)
A strong military, public education, and social welfare programs.
b)

Supported internal improvements in transportation

c)

Supported tariffs to make foreign goods more expensive than U.S. goods

d)
A weak banking system, a flat tax, and foreign investments.
e)

supported the second national bank

43.

What was the purpose of the American System?

a)
To reduce tariffs and promote free trade.
b)
To limit federal power and increase state rights.
c)
To establish a national bank and regulate currency.
d)

To protect U.S. from foreign competition and an integrated national economy.