Question 1

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

Question 2

The expansion of the United States into the West weakened the Federalists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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President Jefferson's foreign policy was...

Question 4

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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The Old Republicans, led by John Randolp...

Question 5

Aaron Burr's conspiracy:

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A)   involved a plot to assassinate Jefferson
B)   brought his conviction for treason
C)   involved the Federalists
D)   aimed to give him a private western empire
E)   caused his removal as vice president

Question 6

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 1812 included a restoration of pre-war boundaries between the United States and Great Britain, as well as an end to British support for Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory. Additionally, the war boosted American nationalism and led to a surge in patriotic sentiment.

In the long-term, the War of 1812 solidified the United States as an independent and sovereign nation, as it marked the last major conflict between the US and Great Britain. It also set the stage for westward expansion and the further development of American industry. Additionally, the war contributed to the demise of the Federalist Party and increased political unity within the US. Overall, the War of 1812 had a lasting impact on the development and identity of the United States.

Question 7

Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to:

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A)   make peace with the Indians
B)   establish a settlement in Louisiana
C)   capture California
D)   spread Christianity westward
E)   map and explore well beyond the Mississippi

Question 8

Political dissension seemed to be an important factor in the era of Jefferson. This can be seen in the appearance of, among other things, the Burr conspiracy, the Essex Junto, and the Hartford Convention. How can you account for these examples, and what generalizations can you draw from them?

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Political dissension during the era of J...

Question 9

Jefferson's policy and political successes were shown when ______ became a Republican.

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A)   Thomas Pickering
B)   John Quincy Adams
C)   Daniel Boone
D)   Aaron Burr
E)   Alexander Hamilton

Question 10

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 war-tested 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

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Aaron Burr's treason trial featured:

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A)   John Marshall's insistence upon a rigid definition of treason
B)   Burr's dramatic confession
C)   Jefferson's testimony on behalf of the prosecution
D)   charges that the jury had been bribed
E)   three witnesses of overt acts of treason

Question 13

Thomas Jefferson signed an act outlawing the foreign slave trade as of 1808.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 D

Question 15

Jefferson showed his commitment to limited government by:

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A)   cutting military spending
B)   selling the national bank
C)   ending the tariff
D)   abolishing the post office
E)   canceling the national debt

Question 16

The Louisiana Purchase was made possible by:

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A)   Jefferson's threat to take the land by force
B)   Britain's support of the U.S. effort
C)   Napoléon's disastrous setback in Haiti
D)   the fact that France offered it for free
E)   the political backing of the Federalists C

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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 19

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 20

As a result of the competing British and French "paper blockades," American shippers:

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A)   stayed at home
B)   ran the risk of capture
C)   got Jefferson to strengthen the navy
D)   armed their merchant vessels
E)   paid bribes to the British and French navies

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

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