Which of the following was a major reason President Thomas Jefferson authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition? SS.8.A

explore a route to the Pacific Ocean

In the 1800s, the Great Plains region of the United States was characterized primarily by which of these? SS.8.G.1.2

vast expanses of native grasses

The map shows the route of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. Which of the following is a valid conclusion?

The expedition used river systems to help them on their journeys

Why has the War of 1812 has been described by some historians as a Second War of Independence? SS.8.A.4.1

demonstrated the US could defend itself against attack by European nations

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the War of 1812 SS.8.A.4.1

US and Britain each managed to capture and burn the enemy’s capital city

Why did the United States often use protective tariffs during the years 1800-1840? SS.8.E.2.2

to help the nation's manufacturers

Which group of words best fits a description of the short War with Tripoli in 1805? SS.8.A.3.14

Thomas Jefferson, Barbary Coast, North Africa, USS Philadelphia, US Marines

Which group benefited most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans? SS.8.E.2.2

farmers in the Ohio River Valley

How did the War of 1812 affect the United States economy? SS.8.A.4.1

It increased manufacturing and economic independence

What was the main foreign policy problem faced by the United States immediately before the War of 1812? SS.8.A.4.1

violations of the neutrality of American ships (impressment)

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition influence patterns of settlement?

provided maps of Louisiana Territory and inspired more migration west

What did Thomas Jefferson hope to accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807? SS.8.A.3.14

end to impressment of American ships and crews by both Britain and France

Which event best completes the timeline?

The Louisiana Purchase is completed

Why was acquiring New Orleans considered important to the development of the Ohio River Valley?

Because New Orleans served as a port for American agricultural goods

Which of the following best describes the actions of Jefferson’s administration during his presidency

shrank the size and power of the federal government

Why was the US unaware that Britain had stopped impressment and also unaware of the Treaty of Ghent?

slow communication due to the distance between Europe and America

Which statement best describes the demands of the War Hawks circa 1810? SS.8.A.4.1

increased military spending, expanding territories, nationalism

Which group of words best fits a description of the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811? SS.8.A.4.4

Native Americans, Western territories, William H. Harrison, British rifles

Which of these was a major reason for westward movement of settlers from 1700 to 1800? SS.8.A.4.1

to acquire new areas of fertile soil for agriculture

In deciding to purchase the Louisiana Territory, President Thomas Jefferson had to overcome the which of these problems?

contradicting his own belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution

What did Thomas Jefferson actually accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807? SS.8.A.3.14

Ended all foreign trade and dramatically shrank the US economy

The Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison was important because it created what? SS.8.A.3.14

The power of judicial review for the Supreme Court

Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) important? SS.8.A.4.1

it increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase

Which idea did Tecumseh and his brother the Prophet (Tenskwatawa) support before 1820? SS.8.A.4.4

unification of American Indians in resistance to the U.S. government

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between Native Americans and United States settlers between 1800-1816?

Native Americans continued to lose land as American settlers pushed west

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1
Which of the following was a major reason President Thomas Jefferson authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition? SS.8.A
explore a route to the Pacific Ocean
remove British outposts from United States land
establish settlements in the Southwest
acquire California for the United States
2
In the 1800s, the Great Plains region of the United States was characterized primarily by which of these? SS.8.G.1.2
low swampy wetlands full of predatory reptiles
exceptionally high amounts of annual rainfall
heavily wooded forests covering most of the area
vast expanses of native grasses
3
The map shows the route of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. Which of the following is a valid conclusion?
The expedition avoided land claimed by other countries
The expedition faced few barriers from natural features
The expedition used river systems to help them on their journeys
The expedition took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean
4
Why has the War of 1812 has been described by some historians as a Second War of Independence? SS.8.A.4.1
demonstrated the US could defend itself against attack by European nations
resulted in abolition of slavery in all of the US territory
inspired the people of the United States to overthrow the government
freed the people of Louisiana territory from the tyranny of French rule
5
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the War of 1812 SS.8.A.4.1
British burned both Washington DC and Ft. McHenry in Baltimore
superiority of the British land force was too much for the weaker US force
Battle of New Orleans was a decisive British victory that clinched the war
US and Britain each managed to capture and burn the enemy’s capital city
6
Why did the United States often use protective tariffs during the years 1800-1840? SS.8.E.2.2
to encourage foreign trade
to help the nation's manufacturers
to reduce the cost of consumer goods
to improve the quality of goods
7
Which group of words best fits a description of the short War with Tripoli in 1805? SS.8.A.3.14
Thomas Jefferson, France, Britain, Impressment, Alien and Sedition Acts
Native Americans, Western territories, W. Henry Harrison, British rifles
Impressment, Spain, Valley Forge, John Adams, Tenskwatawa, Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson, Barbary Coast, North Africa, USS Philadelphia, US Marines
8
Which group benefited most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans? SS.8.E.2.2
farmers in the Ohio River Valley
gold miners in northern California
Native American Indians in the Southwest
fur trappers in the Columbia River Valley
9
How did the War of 1812 affect the United States economy? SS.8.A.4.1
It created a greater dependence on foreign exports
It increased manufacturing and economic independence
It weakened citizens' respect for American naval forces
It decreased the threat from American Indians west of the Mississippi River
10
What was the main foreign policy problem faced by the United States immediately before the War of 1812? SS.8.A.4.1
refusal of France to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States
closing of the port of New Orleans by the Spanish
violations of the neutrality of American ships (impressment)
attempts by the British to invade the United States from Canada
11
How did the Lewis and Clark expedition influence patterns of settlement?
Opened the Rio Grande River for the United States to navigate new lands
provided maps of Louisiana Territory and inspired more migration west
increased the French presence and control in the Louisiana Territory
destroyed power of American Indians to establish Missouri River villages
12
What did Thomas Jefferson hope to accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807? SS.8.A.3.14
end all foreign trade and dramatically shrink the US economy
end to slavery in the south since it threatened the northern economy
end to impressment of American ships and crews by both Britain and France
provoke war between Britain and France which would reinforce US neutrality
13
Which event best completes the timeline?
The Battle of New Orleans is finished
The French and Indian War begins
The American Revolution begins
The Louisiana Purchase is completed
14
Why was acquiring New Orleans considered important to the development of the Ohio River Valley?
Because New Orleans provided protection from attacks by the Spanish
Because New Orleans served as a port for American agricultural goods
Because New Orleans served as the cultural center for the nation
Because New Orleans provided migrant workers for river valley farms
15
Which of the following best describes the actions of Jefferson’s administration during his presidency
shrank the size and power of the federal government
increased both size and power of the federal government
abolished all tariffs, greatly expanding the ability of the US to trade
raised federal taxes and greatly expanded the US military
16
Which of these was a major failure of President Thomas Jefferson's administration? SS.8.A.3.14
passage of the Embargo Act
victory in the war of 1812
support for the Alien and Sedition Acts
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
17
Why was the US unaware that Britain had stopped impressment and also unaware of the Treaty of Ghent?
A French blockade stopped the news from getting though in time
Feuding Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans prevented communication
Britain kept these occurrences secret from the US
slow communication due to the distance between Europe and America
18
Which statement best describes the demands of the War Hawks circa 1810? SS.8.A.4.1
increased military spending, expanding territories, nationalism
neutrality in all wars and reduction in western territories
decreased military spending, alliance with Britain, states rights
war on all Native American tribes, alliance with France, manufacturing
19
Which geographic feature was the boundary line between the United States and French Louisiana in 1803? SS.8.G.1.2
Great Lakes
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
20
Which group of words best fits a description of the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811? SS.8.A.4.4
Thomas Jefferson, France, Britain, Impressment, Alien and Sedition Acts
Native Americans, Western territories, William H. Harrison, British rifles
Impressment, Spain, Valley Forge, John Adams, Tenskwatawa, Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson, Barbary Coast, North Africa, USS Philadelphia, US Marines
21
Which of these was a major reason for westward movement of settlers from 1700 to 1800? SS.8.A.4.1
to acquire new areas of fertile soil for agriculture
to avoid high taxes in the East
to escape urban unrest in coastal cities
to find manufacturing jobs in the Midwest
22
In deciding to purchase the Louisiana Territory, President Thomas Jefferson had to overcome the which of these problems?
obtaining the support of Western settlers
avoiding a possible war with England over the purchase
passing the constitutional amendment necessary to authorize the purchase
contradicting his own belief in a strict interpretation of the Constitution
23
What did Thomas Jefferson actually accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807? SS.8.A.3.14
Ended all foreign trade and dramatically shrank the US economy
Ended impressment of American ships and crews by both Britain and France
Ended slavery in the south since it threatened the northern econonomy
Provoked war between Britain and France which reinforced US neutrality
24
The Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison was important because it created what? SS.8.A.3.14
13 new district courts and 3 new federal courts
Voting separately for the President and Vice-President
The power of judicial review for the Supreme Court
Unlimited terms for Supreme Court Justices
25
Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) important? SS.8.A.4.1
it removed the British threat from the Northwest Territory
it determined the route of the first transcontinental railroad
it increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase
it opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico
26
Which idea did Tecumseh and his brother the Prophet (Tenskwatawa) support before 1820? SS.8.A.4.4
organization of American Indians into a separate US state
assimilation of American Indians into U.S. society
unification of American Indians in resistance to the U.S. government
relocation of American Indians west of the Mississippi River
27
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between Native Americans and United States settlers between 1800-1816?
Native Americans successfully defended their lands from American settlers
Native Americans were too weakened from disease to offer any resistance
Native Americans left America and emigrated to Europe to avoid settlers
Native Americans continued to lose land as American settlers pushed west

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