Question 1

During the early 1800s, the British were more likely than the French to respect American shipping rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each description with the item below.
-Henry Clay

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A)  was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment
B)  was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812
C)  was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe
D)  was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor
E)  was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"G) became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with HamiltonH) was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of JeffersonI) was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader TecumsehJ) was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretaryK) A) and I)
L) B) and H)

Question 3

The War of 1812 was a continental war, as it was three wars fought on three fronts: the Chesapeake Bay, the South, and the North closer to Canada.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Although it was soon forgotten, Americans had a fixation on incorporating Canada into the United States in the early nineteenth century. Examine that idea and discuss the philosophy behind it.

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The idea of incorporating Canada into th...

Question 5

From 1763 to 1803, the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of impressment in the early nineteenth century?

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A)   The Chesapeake incident was the initial cause of the introduction of the practice of impressment.
B)   There was a lengthy process of determining the citizenship of sailors before "impressing" them.
C)   British warships stopped American merchant ships and forced sailors into the British navy.
D)   American merchant ships rarely attracted deserted British sailors because they paid very little.
E)   Impressment became far less frequent due to the dangers posed by the Anglo-French war.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The Louisiana Purchase was Jefferson's greatest achievement as president and risky as

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A)   it meant a political and military alliance with France.
B)   Napoléon had joined forces with Great Britain.
C)   James Monroe was opposed to the purchase.
D)   it was not clearly constitutional.
E)   it quickly led to war with Great Britain.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition. What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

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The Lewis and Clark expedition, also kno...

Question 9

Which of the following did the United States feel would occur with only slight pressure?

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A)   It could seize Florida from England.
B)   The French Revolution would reignite with better results.
C)   It would gain control of Canada, separating it from Great Britain.
D)   France would stop impressing American sailors.
E)   Indian conflicts would cease.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D) C

Question 10

Match each description with the item below.
-Francis Scott Key

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A)  was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment
B)  was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812
C)  was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe
D)  was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor
E)  was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"G) became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with HamiltonH) was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of JeffersonI) was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader TecumsehJ) was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretaryK) D) and F)
L) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following was true of the democracy that emerged at the turn of the century?

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A)   Federalists generally supported it.
B)   Common men were no longer content to be governed by an aristocracy.
C)   It was the result of an increasingly educated American society.
D)   It emerged out of George Washington's farewell address.
E)   It found significant support among the southern slaveholding population.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

As the War of 1812 started, one strength of the United States was

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A)   a large standing army.
B)   a small but capable navy.
C)   a surplus in the federal budget.
D)   the national bank's stabilization of the economy.
E)   President Madison's genius as commander in chief.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 13

President Madison's attempts to deal with British and French interference with American trade

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A)   were far more effective than Jefferson's.
B)   showed his belief in peace at any price.
C)   boosted the domestic economy.
D)   revealed that Napoléon could be trusted.
E)   led to war with the British.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the national debt grew much larger.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address reflected

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A)   his strong partisan desire to oppose the Federalists now that he was in office.
B)   his desire to adopt Federalist principles now that he was in office.
C)   an affirmation of educational elitism and commitment to continued governmental formality.
D)   a tone of republican simplicity and conciliation.
E)   his hopes for a new war to unify the country.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 16

The British defeat at New Orleans is best explained by

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A)   their attack upon a strong defensive position.
B)   Andrew Jackson's military genius.
C)   their loss of energy in the southern heat.
D)   the sharpshooting of the Americans.
E)   prior awareness that a peace treaty had been signed.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

One of the MOST remembered aspects of the British assault upon Baltimore was

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A)   the complete destruction of Fort McHenry.
B)   the large number of civilian casualties.
C)   the length of the siege that followed.
D)   its inspiration for the eventual national anthem.
E)   the superb performance of the U.S. Navy.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Western settlers and politicians believed war with Britain might enable

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A)   a monopoly of the fur trade.
B)   expansion to the Pacific.
C)   the conquest of Canada.
D)   an alliance with Tecumseh.
E)   an alliance with Napoléon.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Led by John Randolph of Roanoke, the Old Republicans became outspoken critics of Jefferson during his second term. Examine their criticisms and their vision for America.

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Question 20

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to map out and explore well beyond the Mississippi. They eventually

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A)   caused Jefferson's support in the South and West to deteriorate.
B)   established a settlement in Colorado.
C)   captured California.
D)   spread Christianity westward.
E)   made it to the Pacific Ocean.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Match each description with the item below. -Henry Clay

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The War of 1812 was a continental war, as it was three wars fought on three fronts: the Chesapeake Bay, the South, and the North closer to Canada.

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Although it was soon forgotten, Americans had a fixation on incorporating Canada into the United States in the early nineteenth century. Examine that idea and discuss the philosophy behind it.

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From 1763 to 1803, the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

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Which of the following is true of impressment in the early nineteenth century?

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The Louisiana Purchase was Jefferson's greatest achievement as president and risky as

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Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition. What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

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Match each description with the item below. -Francis Scott Key

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Which of the following was true of the democracy that emerged at the turn of the century?

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