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What major conflict occurred during Madison’s presidency?
a) American Revolution
B) War of 1812
C) Civil War
War of 1812
The Monroe Doctrine asserted U.S. dominance over which region?
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) Western Hemisphere
d) Eastern Europe
Answer: c) Western Hemisphere
What was the primary issue during the Nullification Crisis?
a) Tariffs
b) Statehood
c) Voting rights
d) Land acquisition
Answer: a) Tariffs
What principle did McCulloch v. Maryland establish?
a) Judicial Review
b) Federal supremacy over state laws
c) Popular sovereignty
d) Separation of powers
Answer: b) Federal supremacy over state laws
An alligator was using in what battle?
Battle of New Orleans
What was one cause of the War of 1812?
a) French invasion of the U.S.
b) Impressment of American sailors by the British
c) British blockade of Mexico
d) U.S. invasion of Canada
Answer: b) Impressment of American sailors by the British
How was John Quincy Adams elected president in 1824?
a) Through a unanimous Electoral College vote
b) By decision of the House of Representatives
c) By popular vote
d) In a landslide victory
Answer: b) By decision of the House of Representatives
Andrew Jackson’s presidency marked the beginning of which modern political party?
a) Republican Party
b) Democratic Party
c) Federalist Party
d) Whig Party
Answer: b) Democratic Party
What clause did the Supreme Court cite in McCulloch v. Maryland to justify its ruling?
a) Commerce Clause
b) Supremacy Clause
c) Equal Protection Clause
d) Bill of Rights
Answer: b) Supremacy Clause
James Madison
Who became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
a) James Monroe
b) John Quincy Adams
c) Andrew Jackson
d) Henry Clay
Answer: c) Andrew Jackson
What controversy arose during John Quincy Adams’s election?
a) Corrupt Bargain
b) XYZ Affair
c) Missouri Compromise
d) Embargo Act
Answer: a) Corrupt Bargain
What year was the Missouri Compromise passed?
a) 1812
b) 1820
c) 1830
d) 1850
Answer: b) 1820
Why did Maryland impose a tax on the Bank of the United States?
a) To weaken federal power
b) To fund public schools
c) To promote state banks
d) To support interstate commerce
Answer: a) To weaken federal power
The 5th president
James Monroe
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
a) To promote global alliances
b) To prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere
c) To expand U.S. territories in Europe
d) To stop the Civil War
Answer: b) To prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere
John Quincy Adams was known for his support of which major public works project?
a) Erie Canal
b) National Bank
c) Transcontinental Railroad
d) Oregon Trail
Answer: a) Erie Canal
What did the Missouri Compromise establish about slavery in new territories?
a) It would be allowed everywhere.
b) It would be banned north of the 36°30′ latitude line.
c) It could only be decided by popular vote.
d) It was banned in all western territories.
Answer: b) It would be banned north of the 36°30′ latitude line.
How did the War of 1812 contribute to American nationalism?
a) It resulted in the annexation of Canada.
b) It fostered pride after victories like the Battle of New Orleans.
c) It eliminated European influence in North America.
d) It ended slavery in the Western Hemisphere.
Answer: b) It fostered pride after victories like the Battle of New Orleans.
The 6 president
John Quincy Adams
Which term describes Monroe’s foreign policy of avoiding involvement in international conflicts?
a) Imperialism
b) Isolationism
c) Nationalism
d) Federalism
Answer: b) Isolationism
Which act did Andrew Jackson sign that led to the Trail of Tears?
a) Indian Removal Act
b) Northwest Ordinance
c) Missouri Compromise
d) Kansas-Nebraska Act
Answer: a) Indian Removal Act
Who was known as the "Great Compromiser" for his role in the Missouri Compromise?
a) John Quincy Adams
b) Henry Clay
c) James Monroe
d) Andrew Jackson
Answer: b) Henry Clay
During the Missouri Compromise, which state was admitted as a free state to maintain balance?
a) Ohio
b) Kentucky
c) Maine
d) Tennessee
Answer: c) Maine
The 7th president
Andrew Jackson