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Lesson 12 Assessment

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes President Washington’s foreign policy?

a)

aggression

b)

isolationism

c)

colonial expansion

d)

alliance expansion

2.

Which of these events challenged the foreign policy of President Adams?

a)

attacks on U.S. ships

b)

refusal of France to pay loans

c)

Spanish invasion of the country

d)

British policies toward African Americans

3.

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?

a)

The United States bought land from Spain.

b)

The British agreed to support the French Revolution.

c)

The United States reserved land for American Indians.

d)

The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.

4.

Which slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair?

a)

Free trade and sailors' rights!

b)

No taxation without representation!

c)

Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!

d)

First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!

5.

Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?

a)

Spain

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

Great Britain

6.

Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade?

a)

France

b)

Great Britain

c)

North African pirates

d)

American sea workers

7.

Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

the pirating of ships in North Africa

b)

the competition for trade between countries

c)

the wars between Great Britain and France

d)

the independence movement in Latin America

8.

What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

to put an end to attacks on U.S. ships

b)

to warn against impressment of U.S. sailors

c)

to encourage foreign trade with European merchants

d)

to prevent European interference in North and South America

9.

The banner bearing the Latin words E Pluribus Unum ("from many, one") symbolizes the creation of one nation

a)

after many battles.

b)

for many years to come.

c)

out of many states.

10.

Which symbols represent the original 13 states?

a)

arrows and olive branch

b)

stars and stripes

c)

bald eagle and banner

11.

The Monroe Doctrine warned European nations to

a)

stop seizing American ships.

b)

leave the Americas to the Americans.

c)

end the impressment of U.S. sailors.

12.

Britain justified its policy of impressing American seamen by arguing that these sailors

a)

were needed to defeat France.

b)

were deserters from the Royal Navy.

c)

were poorly treated on U.S. ships.

13.

In his Farewell Address, President Washington urged Americans to use a foreign policy based on

a)

strong permanent alliances

b)

isolationism and neutrality

c)

involvement in world affairs

14.

Why did France attack U.S. merchant ships after the Jay Treaty was signed in 1794?

a)

France felt the Jay Treaty violated its own treaty with the United States.

b)

France did not trust that the United States would follow the agreement.

c)

France believed that Great Britain would break their side of the treaty.

d)

France wanted the land that Great Britain had received in the treaty.

15.

What is the name of the French military leader who took over the French government around the late 1700s?

a)

Minister Talleyrand

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

Oliver Hazard Perry

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

16.

In 1800, France agreed to end their alliance with the United States. In return, the United States agreed to

a)

cease all alliances and trade with Great Britain.

b)

not ask France to pay for the ships it had seized.

c)

get rid of isolationism as a form of foreign policy.

d)

give up their land in Canada and Ohio Territory.

17.

How did Great Britain affect the War of 1812 when it sent troops into Canada?

a)

It allowed the United States to take Ohio Territory.

b)

It ended the United States' plan to conquer Canada.

c)

It caused the Indians to gain victory against Americans.

d)

It forced Napoleon Bonaparte to lose European support.

18.

What happened in Mexico in 1821 following a revolution inspired by Miguel Hidalgo?

a)

Mexico joined forces with Great Britain.

b)

Mexico went to war with the United States.

c)

Mexico gained independence from Spain

d)

Mexico became part of the Middle Colonies.

19.

What was NOT true of the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

A. It was the greatest American victory in the War of 1812.

b)

B. It made a hero out of Andrew Jackson.

c)

C. It left thousands of Americans dead and wounded

d)

D. It helped Andrew Jackson eventually win the presidency

20.

The Bombardment at Fort McHenry inspired what famous song?

a)

God Bless America

b)

Yankee Doodle

c)

Star Spangled Banner

d)

Canadian National Anthem

21.

A closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from going in or out

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

isolationism

d)

neutrality

22.

A policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

isolationism

d)

neutrality

23.

A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

isolationism

d)

neutrality

24.

A government order that forbids trade with another country

a)

blockade

b)

embargo

c)

isolationism

d)

neutrality

25.

What was NOT true of the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

It was the greatest American victory in the War of 1812.

b)

It made a hero out of Andrew Jackson.

c)

It left thousands of Americans dead and wounded

d)

It helped Andrew Jackson eventually win the presidency

26.
What was a common goal of the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), the Embargo Act (1807), and the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?
a)
 forcing Great Britain to grant independence to Canada
b)
 avoiding conflicts with European nations
c)
providing wartime aid to European nations
d)
encouraging independence movements in Latin America
27.

John Adams, the second president of the United States, was a Federalist who wanted to

a)

continue the policies of George Washington

b)

go to a hair solon and have a good bath

c)

start the XYZ affair

d)

have lunch

28.

During Adam's presidency, France and England were at war. This was a problem because

a)

neither country wanted the United States to trade goods with the other.

b)

he couldn't vacation in either France or England

c)

his best friend was English

d)

his best friend was French

29.

The French Navy became aggressive and kidnapped our sailors, forcing them to fight, this is called....

a)

impressment

b)

forced fighting

c)

french fries

d)

french press

30.

John Adams decided to keep out of the war..not to get involved with England (Britain) or France... this was following the policy of...

a)

George Washington in his farewell address

b)

his mother in law

c)

Mr. Eling

d)

the federalist party

31.

To stop the French attack on our ships President Adams sent delegates to France, but the unnamed French Delegates named X, Y and Z ...

a)

demanded a $250,000 bribe and a $10 million dollar loan for France before the U. S. Delegates could begin negotiations.

b)

refused to talk

c)

went on vacation

d)

your mama

32.
Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow.  These are called
a)
Prototype
b)
Illustration
c)
Precedent
d)
Hierarchy
33.
How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?
a)
He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
b)
He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
c)
He campaigned actively for the office of President.
d)
He created a cabinet of advisors.
34.
Washington did not take sides between England and France by declaring the
a)
Neutral Law
b)
Neutral Declaration
c)
Neutrality Order
d)
Neutrality Proclamaton
35.
The amount the nation's government owes is called the...
a)
national loan
b)
national debt
c)
treasury department
d)
income tax
36.
Washington was president for _____ years.
a)
100
b)
8
c)
4
d)
18
37.
Who was the nation's first Secretary of State?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Henry Knox
d)
John Adams
38.

Washington's Secretary of The Treasury

a)

Henry Knox

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Edmund Randolph

39.

In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?

a)

Native Americans

b)

France

c)

Barbary Pirates

d)

Spain

40.

Who led American troops at the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

James Madison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

George Washington

41.

Native American who was forming a confederation of many diverse tribes against the US during the War of 1812

a)

Chief Pontiac

b)

Quanah Parker

c)

Sitting Bull

d)

Tecumseh

42.

The practice of taking sailors from ships and forcing them into military service is known as___________________.

a)

embargo

b)

impressment

c)

naval blockade

d)

war hawks

43.

In addition to defending America's honor, what did the War Hawks want from the War of 1812?

a)

to help Napoleon

b)

to take over Florida

c)

to invade England

d)

to take over Canada

44.

In which city did the British burn several buildings?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Boston

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

New York City

45.

Why did the British seize American ships and impress sailors into service?

a)

They were at war with France and wanted to prevent supplies from reaching their enemy.

b)

They weren't actually seizing ships or sailors. It was a rumor spread by War Hawks.

c)

They still considered America their colonies so they were just "taking what was theirs."

d)

They were trying to push the Americans into a war.

46.

Who wrote the National Anthem?

a)

Francis Scott Key

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

d)

Dolly Madison

47.

Even though it occurred after the official peace treaty was signed, why is the Battle of New Orleans important?

a)

It encouraged a spirit of American nationalism and made Andrew Jackson a popular war hero.

b)

It forced the British to give up all claims to land along the Mississippi River.

c)

It convinced the Native American tribes to sign a peace treaty with the United States.

d)

It demonstrated the United States' naval power and prompted France to request an alliance.

48.

Which fort did the Americans defend in Baltimore?

a)

Fort Necessity

b)

Fort Bragg

c)

Fort McHenry

d)

Fort Knox

49.

Who was President during the War of 1812?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

50.

What town was the last hope for defending the US capitol at Washington?

a)

Baltimore, Maryland

b)

Bladensburg, Maryland

c)

Yorktown, Virginia

d)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

51.

What specific fear was common in the southern states where slavery was widespread?

a)

Slave rebellions

b)

British stealing slaves

c)

Disease epidemics

d)

Slaves running away

52.

Which of these was NOT a reason America declared war on Great Britain?

a)

British impressment of Americans

b)

To prove America had a superior navy

c)

War Hawks desire to take Canada

d)

British support of Native American attacks

e)

British interference with American trade

53.

Who lost the most in the War of 1812?

a)

The British

b)

The Americans

c)

The Canadians

d)

The Native Americans

54.

Why did Americans admire Dolley Madison so much?

a)

She served as a nurse to injured soldiers

b)

She gave inspirational speeches

c)

She showed bravery in saving Washington's portrait

d)

She stood by her husband during war