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WorksheetsU6 US 1781-1815 Practice
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
What event in 1787 helped shape the United States government?
Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Constitutional Convention
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Which purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
Alaska Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Florida Purchase
Texas Purchase
Who were the first three U.S. presidents?
Lincoln, Johnson, and Grant
Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson
Washington, Adams, and Jefferson
Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon
What did the Bill of Rights become?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
A new form of government
A declaration of war
A peace treaty
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
U.S. victory
British victory
French victory
Spanish victory
What is an amendment?
A representative of a state
Something that is added to an original
A battle between soldiers
A kind of government
What was the Articles of Confederation?
A battle in 1811
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The United States plan of government from 1781 to 1789
A group of people in Congress
What does the electoral college do?
Elects the President of the United States
Approves new laws
Represents a state
Includes the court system
Who were the War Hawks?
A group of people in Congress who wanted to go to war with Britain in 1812
A part of the government that includes the Senate
A person who believed in a strong central government
A representative of a state
What is the United States Constitution?
A battle between American soldiers
A government document that tells what each branch is allowed to do
A kind of government where citizens vote
A person who believed in a strong central government
What was the government plan used from 1781 through 1789?
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
According to the Articles of Confederation, which of the following was NOT allowed?
The Continental Congress could tax citizens
The Continental Congress could pass laws
There would be no President
There would be no courts
What was a problem with each state printing its own money in the 1780s?
It was too colorful
It was confusing because each state's money looked different
It was made of gold
It was only used in Europe
Where did the Continental Congress borrow money from to fight the British?
Spain and Italy
France and the Netherlands
Germany and Russia
China and Japan
What was the focus of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To declare war on Britain
To form a new government
To write the Bill of Rights
To elect a new President
What was a major problem faced by the Continental Congress regarding finances?
They could tax individual citizens.
They had too much money.
They were not allowed to tax individual citizens.
They had no debts to pay.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To celebrate the Articles of Confederation.
To create a weaker central government.
To address the issues with the Articles of Confederation.
To declare independence from Britain.
Who proposed the Virginia Plan?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Benjamin Franklin
What are the three branches of government according to the Virginia Plan?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Military, Judicial
Legislative, Judicial, Economic
Executive, Legislative, Economic
What did the Virginia Plan propose regarding representation in Congress?
Equal representation for all states
More representatives for states with larger populations
More representatives for states with smaller populations
No representatives for any state
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
Roger Sherman
James Madison
William Paterson
George Washington
What was the main idea of the New Jersey Plan?
Larger states should have more power
Equal representation for all states regardless of size
Only the largest states should have representatives
Representation based on wealth
What was the Great Compromise?
A plan to abolish Congress
A combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
A plan to give all power to the President
A plan to have no representation in Congress
How many representatives would each state have in the Senate according to the Great Compromise?
One representative
Two representatives
Three representatives
Four representatives
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise about?
Counting all enslaved people for representation
Counting three-fifths of the enslaved population for taxes and representation
Not counting any enslaved people
Counting only free people for representation
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
To form a new government that was a republic
To declare independence from Britain
To write the Declaration of Independence
To elect a new president
What is a republic?
A government where a king rules
A government where citizens vote and help decide what happens
A government controlled by a single party
A government with no laws
Who were some of the signers of the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant
Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt
What does it mean to ratify a document?
To approve it
To reject it
To rewrite it
To ignore it
What are the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
What does Amendment I of the Bill of Rights guarantee?
The right to own and bear arms
The right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to complain about the government
The right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury
The right to not have soldiers stay in their homes
Which amendment gives citizens the right to own and bear arms?
Amendment I
Amendment II
Amendment III
Amendment IV
According to Amendment III, what can citizens not be forced to do?
Pay high bail or fines
Let soldiers stay in their homes
Be put in jail without a court decision
Have their house searched without permission
What does Amendment IV protect citizens from?
High bail and fines
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Cruel and unusual punishments
Being tried twice for the same crime
Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury in criminal matters?
Amendment V
Amendment VI
Amendment VII
Amendment VIII
What does Amendment VIII protect citizens from?
High bail, fines, and cruel punishments
Being forced to house soldiers
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Being tried without a jury
What does Amendment X state about the power of the states?
States have no power over federal law
States can govern as long as there is no conflict with federal law
States can make their own laws regardless of federal law
States must follow federal law without exception
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
What is the electoral college?
A group of military leaders
The body that elects the President of the United States
A type of university
A group of state governors
How many electoral votes does California have?
55
50
60
45
Who was the Secretary of War in George Washington's Cabinet?
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Henry Knox
Thomas Jefferson
What is George Washington often called because of his contribution to the creation of the United States?
The father of our country
The hero of the revolution
The first American
The founding father
Who was the second President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
What was a Federalist according to the text?
A person who believed in a strong central government
A person who opposed the Declaration of Independence
A person who wanted to abolish the presidency
A person who supported the British monarchy
When did John Adams die?
July 4, 1826
July 4, 1801
July 4, 1809
July 4, 1796
Who was the third President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
What significant land purchase did Thomas Jefferson make during his presidency?
Louisiana Purchase
Alaska Purchase
Florida Purchase
Texas Purchase
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost per acre?
Three cents
Five cents
Ten cents
One cent
What was the significance of July 4, 1826, for both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson?
Both died on that day
Both were born on that day
Both became presidents on that day
Both signed the Declaration of Independence on that day
Who sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
What was one of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find gold
To build a fort
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To establish a new colony
Who helped Lewis and Clark communicate with Native Americans?
Pocahontas
Sacagawea
Sitting Bull
Geronimo
How many soldiers accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
20
35
50
100
What does it mean if a nation is neutral?
It takes both sides.
It takes no one's side.
It supports the stronger side.
It changes sides frequently.
Which territories were included in the Northwest Territory?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin
New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland
Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
Who was the Shawnee leader that tried to unite the Indians?
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Tecumseh
Geronimo
What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?
A battle between American soldiers and British soldiers
A battle between American soldiers and Tecumseh’s soldiers
A naval battle between American and French ships
A battle between American soldiers and Canadian soldiers
Who were the War Hawks?
A group of Native American leaders
A group of British soldiers
A group in Congress wanting war with Great Britain
A group of French diplomats
When did President James Madison declare war on Great Britain?
June of 1810
June of 1811
June of 1812
June of 1813
Where was the War of 1812 fought?
Atlantic Ocean, Great Lakes, and American South
Pacific Ocean, Great Lakes, and American North
Indian Ocean, Great Lakes, and American East
Arctic Ocean, Great Lakes, and American West
What nickname did the USS Constitution earn?
Old Ironsides
The Invincible
Sea Warrior
The Unbreakable
Who became a war hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
What did the British do when they invaded Washington, DC?
Set fire to the White House
Captured the President
Destroyed the Capitol
Took over the city
What is the national anthem of the United States?
The Star Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
When did the War of 1812 end?
December 24, 1814
January 1, 1815
July 4, 1814
November 11, 1814
