Question 1

The Battle of New Orleans was meaningless since it was fought after the war had officially ended.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Thomas Jefferson's decision to enact the embargo is one of the most criticized moments in American history.Did he make the right decision?

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The question of whether Thomas Jefferson...

Question 3

What were the short-term and long-term results of the War of 1812?

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The short-term results of the War of 181...

Question 4

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

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A)  appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B)  elected president in 1804
C)  negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D)  a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E)  a war hawk from KentuckyF) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore HarborG) became vice president in 1801H) was chief justiceI) an American naval hero in the War of 1812J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far WestK) A) and E)
L) B) and J)

Question 5

To President Jefferson,one major incentive to purchase Louisiana was to:

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A)  gain the support of the Federalists.
B)  secure American access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
C)  spend some of the surplus money in the Treasury.
D)  prove that the United States had become a world power.
E)  acquire new ports on the Pacific.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) B

Question 6

Explain the Treaty of Ghent and the end of the War of 1812.

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The Treaty of Ghent was signed on Decemb...

Question 7

The Louisiana Purchase was a problem for Jefferson because:

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A)  the cost was too high for the United States to pay.
B)  acquisition of new Indian lands was contrary to his principles and beliefs.
C)  the territory was ideal for slavery,which he opposed.
D)  he believed that the Constitution did not give authority to acquire new land.
E)  it would be hard to defend it against the Spaniards.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the Louisiana Purchase is FALSE?

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A)  It was Jefferson's greatest achievement as president.
B)  The United States acquired an immensity of new territory.
C)  It was easily approved by the Senate.
D)  It was clearly constitutional.
E)  It soon led to further territorial acquisition.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The Shawnee leader,Tecumseh:

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A)  worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy.
B)  was probably the greatest Indian preacher.
C)  befriended western settlers.
D)  attacked British Canada.
E)  won a battle when Americans attacked his capital.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true of Jefferson's ending of the international slave trade?

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A)  He finally achieved in 1807 what many members of the Constitutional Convention had wanted to do in 1787.
B)  Illegal trade in slaves continued well after the deadline.
C)  The last day to legally import slaves was January 1,1808.
D)  It was supported by many southerners because they felt African-born slaves were more prone to revolt.
E)  At the time of its enactment,most southern states permitted purchasing slaves internationally.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

The naval battle on Lake Erie resulted in:

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A)  the death of Tecumseh.
B)  American control of Canada.
C)  the end of British naval supremacy.
D)  Commodore Perry's glorious victory.
E)  a British invasion of New York.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Marbury v.Madison was sparked by Jefferson's attempts to repeal the judgeships initiated by Adams's "midnight appointments."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader who supported the United States in the War of 1812.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which war hawk loudly proclaimed that his state of Kentucky was ready to march on Canada and acquire its lucrative fur trade?

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A)  Felix Grundy
B)  Henry Clay
C)  John Randolph
D)  John C.Calhoun
E)  Andrew JacksonF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

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 16

At Horseshoe Bend,Andrew Jackson won a smashing victory over the:

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A)  Cherokees.
B)  Shawnees.
C)  British
D)  Spaniards.
E)  Creeks.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) E

Question 17

In the early 1800s,the United States engaged in a naval conflict with:

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A)  France.
B)  North African pirates.
C)  Britain.
D)  Spain.
E)  Canadian smugglers.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Describe President Jefferson's foreign policy,especially as it related to the Barbary pirates and the French.

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Question 19

Assess the degree to which Jefferson's election as president can accurately be called the "revolution of 1800."

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Jefferson's election as president in 1800 can accurately be called the "revolution of 1800" to a significant degree. This term refers to the peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another, marking a shift in the political landscape of the United States. Jefferson's election represented a major change in the direction of the country, as it marked the first time power had been transferred from one political party to another in the United States.

Jefferson's presidency also brought about significant changes in policy and ideology. He sought to reduce the power of the federal government and promote states' rights, which was a departure from the policies of his predecessor, John Adams. Additionally, Jefferson's election marked a shift towards a more agrarian and democratic society, as he sought to expand westward and promote the interests of the common people.

Furthermore, Jefferson's election can be seen as a revolution in the sense that it represented a rejection of the Federalist policies of the previous administration. His victory marked a repudiation of the Alien and Sedition Acts, which had been used to suppress political opposition, and a move towards a more inclusive and tolerant government.

However, it is important to note that the "revolution of 1800" was not a complete overthrow of the existing political system. Jefferson's election did not result in a complete dismantling of the Federalist party, and many aspects of the government and society remained unchanged. Additionally, while Jefferson's presidency brought about significant changes, it did not fundamentally alter the structure of the government or the social order.

In conclusion, Jefferson's election as president can accurately be called the "revolution of 1800" to a significant degree. It marked a major shift in the political landscape and brought about significant changes in policy and ideology. However, it was not a complete overthrow of the existing system, and many aspects of the government and society remained unchanged.

Question 20

The Hartford Convention illustrated deep opposition to the war in:

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A)  the South.
B)  New England.
C)  New York.
D)  the West.
E)  Congress.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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