Founding America
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is George Washington?
Which term describes the British policy of forcing American sailors to work on British ships?
A. Piracy
B. Smuggling
C. Impressment
D. Hijacking
What is C. Impressment
What was the major cause of the War of 1812?
A. British attack on Washington D.C.
B. British harassment of American shipping
C. British ban on American trade in the Caribbean
D. British aid to Native Americans
What is B. British harassment of American shipping
Which movement was most associated with outlawing alcohol?
A. Abolitionist Movement
B. Women’s Suffrage
C. Public School Reform
D. Temperance Movement
What is D. Temperance Movement
Which major battle did Andrew Jackson win during the War of 1812?
A. Battle of Saratoga
B. Battle of New Orleans
C. Battle of Tippecanoe
D. Battle of Yorktown
What is B. Battle of New Orleans
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
A. Immigration quotas
B. Becoming permanently allied with foreign powers
C. Passing high tariffs to control imports
D. Expanding westward into lands claimed by others
What is becoming permanently allied with foreign powers?
The Alien and Sedition Acts restricted:
A. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
B. The right to bear arms and to a jury trial
C. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press
D. The right of women to vote and hold office
What is C. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press
Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
A. Andrew Jackson
B. Zebulon Pike
C. Lewis and Clark
D. John Adams
What is C. Lewis and Clark
What was the primary focus of the abolition movement?
A. Expanding U.S. territory
B. Ending slavery
C. Securing voting rights for women
D. Creating public schools
What is B. Ending Slavery
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Ghent
D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What is C. Treaty of Ghent
What was the significance of the Election of 1800?
A. It led to the end of slavery
B. It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties
C. It led to the War of 1812
D. It signified stability through a peaceful transfer of power between political parties
What is D. It signified stability through a peaceful transfer of power between political parties
Which Supreme Court decision established Judicial Review?
A. Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Marbury v. Madison
C. Worcester v. Georgia
D. Tinker v. Des Moines
What is B. Marbury v. Madison
Which major land acquisition doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Treaty of Ghent
C. Louisiana Purchase
D. Mexican Cession
What is C. Louisiana Purchase
What reform is Horace Mann known for?
A. Abolition
B. Education reform
C. Prison reform
D. Temperance
What is B. Education Reform
Which war was caused by British harassment of American ships and aid to Native Americans?
A. Mexican-American War
B. War of 1812
C. Civil War
D. American Revolution
What is B. War of 1812
Which political party was founded by Alexander Hamilton?
A. Democratic-Republican Party
B. Whig Party
C. Federalist Party
D. Anti-Federalist Party
What is C. Federalist Party
What event during John Adams' presidency was caused by French officials demanding a bribe?
A. Chesapeake and Leopard incidents
B. Alien & Sedition Acts
C. XYZ Affair
D. Embargo Act
What is C. XYZ Affair
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A. Promote U.S. trade in China
B. Prevent European expansion in the Americas
C. Support U.S. expansion into Asia
D. End European colonization in Southeast Asia
What is B. Prevent European expansion in the Americas
Which movement met at the Seneca Falls Convention?
A. Temperance
B. Women’s Rights
C. Abolition
D. Education Reform
What is B. Women's Rights
Which event refers to the forced removal of the Cherokee from their land?
A. Nullification Crisis
B. Trail of Tears
C. Black Hawk War
D. Indian Removal Act
What is B. Trail of Tears
What was a direct result of Washington’s use of force in the Whiskey Rebellion?
A. It weakened the federal government’s authority
B. It confirmed the authority of the federal government
C. Western farmers voted for John Adams
D. Many western farmers immigrated to Canada
What is B? It confirmed the authority of the federal government
What was the outcome of the Nullification Crisis?
A. Jackson’s attempt to abolish slavery in the South failed
B. Whether slavery would be allowed in the West was decided
C. Tension between states' rights and federal power led to South Carolina trying to nullify federal tariffs
D. It led to war with Mexico
What is
C. Tension between states' rights and federal power led to South Carolina trying to nullify federal tariffs
What major foreign policy success is referenced in this quote?
“You have secured to us the free navigation of the Mississippi...”
A. Mexican Cession
B. Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
C. Black Hawk War
D. War of 1812
What is B. Purchase of the Louisana Territory
What was the result of early prison reform efforts in the 19th century?
A. Expansion of slavery in southern states
B. Improved prison conditions and rehabilitation programs
C. The abolition of prisons in the North
D. No significant changes were made
What is B. Improved prison conditions and rehabilitation programs
What was the significance of the Spoils System under Andrew Jackson?
A. Appointing educated officials to government jobs
B. Appointing loyal political supporters to government positions
C. Expanding the number of civil servants
D. Creating merit-based positions
What is B. Appointing loyal political supporters to government positions