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Jefferson-Monroe
Test Description: Early Republic - Week of 2/1-2/4
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A major reason Thomas Jefferson supported the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was that it--
A
gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River
B
allowed the U.S. to gain control of California
C
gave the U.S. ownership of Florida
D
removed the Spanish from North America
2) Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), Jefferson's Embargo Act (1807), and the Monroe Doctrine (1823) were all efforts to --
A
aid Great Britain in its war against France
B
directly support European revolutions
C
promote military alliances
D
avoid political conflicts with European nations
3) Which areas were added to the U.S. by the Louisiana Purchase?
A
territory from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
B
territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachians
C
territory from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean
D
territory from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River
4) One similarity in the foreign policies of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe was that they--
A
favored France over England
B
came to the defense of Latin American nations
C
sought colonies in other parts of the world
D
sought to avoid involvement in European political struggles
5) Why was controlling New Orleans so important to the U.S.?
A
they could grow tobacco there
B
it was a trading port at the end of a major river that emptied into the Gulf and was necessary for import/export
C
there was a good supply of lumber
D
to keep the Indians confined to the west
6) How did the War of 1812 promote the rise in industry in the Northeast?
A
Cut off from British trade, the Americans had to buy more goods from American manufacturers who had to learn to make stuff
B
Without Southern representatives in Congress, Northerners were able to pass high tariffs
C
Hamilton's financial plan created a natural system of credit
D
Napoleon preferred to import American, rather than British, goods into France
7) The Era of Good feelings was a time of increased ____________ after the War of 1812.
A
immigration
B
neutrality
C
nationalism and manufacturing
D
debt
8) Which political party wanted the states to have stronger state governments?
A
Federalist
B
Democratic Republican
9) Which political party believed that educated and wealthy people should make political decisions?
A
Democratic Republicans
B
Federalist
10) Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights protests you from excessive surveillance (being watched closely) by the police and them going through your things?
A
Third
B
Second
C
First
D
Fourth
11) Andrew Jackson believed in the spoils system. Under this system, President Jackson sought to --
A
stop one branch of government from becoming to powerful
B
replace existing government officials with his party member, supporters, and friends
C
limit the term of the office of the presidency
D
extend the charter of the national bank
12) Early in the 19th century, supporters of high protective tariffs believed they would strengthen the American economy -
A
encouraging American manufacturing
B
expanding global interdependence
C
limited industrial jobs
D
promoting free trade
13) The Mayflower Compact (1620) was an important step in the development of American democracy because it -
A
established freedom of religion
B
promoted self-government
C
granted all males the right to vote
D
created the first colonial courts
14) What are the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
A
right to own property and vote
B
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
C
freedom of speech or of the press
D
protection against unwarranted search and seizure
15) Alexander Hamilton's economic plan was designed to -
A
prevent Congressional control of interstate commerce
B
help build the national economy
C
encourage British imports
D
strengthen the powers of state governments
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