Multiple Choice
How much did the French sell the Louisiana Purchase to the U.S.?
5 million
12 million
15 million
15.5 million
15 million
What effect did the Louisiana Purchase have on the size of the United States?
A) It decreased the size of the United States B) It had no impact on the size of the United States C) It doubled the size of the United States D) It resulted in the annexation of neighboring territories.
C) It doubled the size of the United States
What was the primary focus of Jay's Treaty?
A) Establishing military alliances between England and the U.S. B) Setting up trade relations between England and the U.S. C) Defining territorial boundaries between England and the U.S. D) Resolving conflicts between England and the U.S. overfishing rights.
B) Setting up trade relations between England and the U.S.
Who successfully defended New Orleans during the War of 1812?
A) General Andrew Jackson B) General Robert E. Lee C) General William Tecumseh Sherman D) General George Washington
A) General Andrew Jackson
Who was the first President of the United States? a) Thomas Jefferson b) John Adams c) George Washington d) Alexander Hamilton
c) George Washington
Who emerged victorious in the Battle of the Alamo?
A) The Republic of Texas B) Mexico C) The United States D) Native American tribes
B) Mexico
What was the primary objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A) To explore the Pacific Ocean B) To map out the Atlantic coastline C) To establish trade routes with Asia D) To explore and map the western territories of the United States
D) To explore and map the western territories of the United States
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the War of 1812?
A) British interference with American trade and imprisonment of U.S. seamen B) American desire to expand westward C) American ambition to conquer Canada D) American efforts to establish a monarchy in Britain
D) American efforts to establish a monarchy in Britain
What was the result of the Louisiana Purchase?
A) France sold the Louisiana Territory to Britain B) France sold the Louisiana Territory to Spain C) France sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S. D) France gifted the Louisiana Territory to Native American tribes
C) France sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.
Who was the American military leader known for his defense of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, inspiring the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"? a) Andrew Jackson b) James Madison c) Francis Scott Key d) Isaac Brock
c) Francis Scott Key
What did the Alien and Sedition Act allow the president to do?
A) Grant citizenship to immigrants B) Deport foreign citizens considered dangerous to the U.S. C) Establish diplomatic relations with other countries D) Provide financial aid to immigrants
B) Deport foreign citizens considered dangerous to the U.S.
What was the primary goal of Jay's Treaty?
To establish a military alliance between England and the U.S. B) To resolve territorial disputes between England and the U.S. C) To regulate trade relations between England and the U.S. D) To promote cultural exchanges between England and the U.S.
C) To regulate trade relations between England and the U.S.
What was a significant cause of the War of 1812?
A) British surrendering all western forts as per the Treaty after the Revolutionary War B) British impressment of American sailors and seizure of U.S. ships C) French invasion of American territories D) Spanish blockade of American ports
B) British impressment of American sailors and seizure of U.S. ships
Where did the Battle of the Alamo occur?
A) San Francisco, California B) San Antonio, Texas C) Santa Fe, New Mexico D) Los Angeles, California
B) San Antonio, Texas
Which famous American leader was known for his role in the War of 1812 and later became the seventh President of the United States? a) Thomas Jefferson b) James Madison c) Andrew Jackson d) John Adams
c) Andrew Jackson
What was a major reason for the War of 1812?
A) French aggression towards American colonies B) British surrendering western forts as per the Treaty after the Revolutionary War C) British impressment of American sailors and seizure of U.S. ships D) American desire to establish a monarchy in Britain
C) British impressment of American sailors and seizure of U.S. ships
What did the concept of Manifest Destiny propose?
A) The expansion of European colonies in North America B) The limitation of U.S. expansion to the Mississippi River C) The belief that Americans had the right to expand westward and settle the entire continent D) The idea that the United States should focus on isolationism and avoid international conflicts
C) The belief that Americans had the right to expand westward and settle the entire continent
The XYZ Affair led to which of the following consequences?
A) Improved diplomatic relations between France and the U.S. B) An undeclared war between France and the U.S. C) Increased trade agreements between France and the U.S. D) The signing of a peace treaty between France and the U.S.
B) An undeclared war between France and the U.S.
What was the objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A) To explore South America B) To map out the Mississippi River C) To map out the Missouri and Columbia rivers in the North American West D) To establish trade routes with Europe
C) To map out the Missouri and Columbia rivers in the North American West
Which British general led the successful British invasion of Washington, D.C., resulting in the burning of the White House and the Capitol during the War of 1812? a) Robert Ross b) Oliver Hazard Perry c) Tecumseh d) Sir Isaac Brock
b) Oliver Hazard Perry
What incident sparked the XYZ Affair?
A) British interference with American trade B) French aggression towards American ships C) Spanish blockade of American ports D) American refusal to pay taxes to France
B) French aggression towards American ships
How did Andrew Jackson's decision-making contribute to his success in battles?
A) He relied heavily on brute force and overwhelming numbers B) He strategically outmaneuvered his opponents with surprise attacks C) He negotiated peace treaties with his adversaries D) He primarily delegated decision-making.
B) He strategically outmaneuvered his opponents with surprise attacks
What were the main provisions of the Alien and Sedition Act?
A) Laws regulating trade between nations B) Laws about immigration and deportation of foreigners C) Laws governing the military draft during wartime D) Laws establishing taxes on imported goods
B) Laws about immigration and deportation of foreigners
What was one effect of the War of 1812?
A) British colonization of American territories B) Increased nationalism among U.S. citizens C) Expansion of British influence in North America D) Weakening of U.S. military power
B) Increased nationalism among U.S. citizens
Daily Double
Which Native American Shawnee chief led a confederation of tribes against American expansion in the early 19th century, including during the War of 1812? a) Sitting Bull b) Osceola c) Chief Joseph d) Tecumseh
Tecumseh