History of the Americas Questions

22. As the United States drifted into the War of 1812 under James Madison's leadership, many Americans in the western regions grew to endorse the war due toa. British-supported Indian attacks in the Ohio Valley region.b. Seminole Indian attacks on the Florida-Georgia border.c. Delaware Indian attacks in Jamestown, Virginia.d. the poor treatment Native Americans received at the hands of the American government.e. William Henry Harrison's alliances with native tribes in the Indiana Territory.

6. Railroads stimulated the economy not only by improving transportation but also by creatinga. connections to Canada and Mexico.b. a huge demand for iron, wood, and other equipment.c. access to markets on the West Coast.d. access to markets in western Canada.e. a transcontinental rail route by 1850.

_________ tended to make up the group known as "war hawks."a. Young congressmen from Northern citiesb. Federalists from the mid-Atlanticc. Young congressmen from the South and Westd. Recent immigrants to the United Statese. Seasoned members of Congress

7._____The first clipper ship was named thea. Liberty.b. Agamemnon.c. Enterprise.d. Rainbow.e. Tecumseh.

36. At the Hartford Convention, delegates from New England states implied that they might __________ if their demands were not met.a. rebelb. secedec. not send any soldiersd. not help finance the ware. shut down their factories

34. Which of the following was true of Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans?a. It resulted in the signing of the treaty that ended the war.b. It forced the British to acknowledge American military superiority.c. It came with extremely high casualties for the United States.d. It was largely due to the help of Napoléon's army.e. It occurred after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed.

38. Which of the following statements about the United States in the aftermath of the War of 1812 is accurate?a. The United States suffered economically as a result of the war.b. The United States saw no economic changes as a result of the war.c. The war benefited United States economic independence.d. Manufacturing decreased in the United States because of the war.e. Britain ended all economic relations with the United States as a result of the War of 1812.

24. According to the textbook, the primary causes of the War of 1812 werea. impressment and British alliances with the Cherokee Indian tribe.b. impressment and British attacks on American shipping vessels.c. the concerns expressed in the South over American honor.d. the desire to expand into Canada and tariffs.e. the desire to acquire western Florida and British espionage.

28. What was the significance of the Hartford Convention?a. It was called by rogue Republicans critical of President Madison.b. It proposed the overthrow of the American government.c. It was organized by Federalists to protest the War of 1812.d. It occurred at the start of the War of 1812.e. It was the work of southern war hawks.

40. Which of the following occurred because of the War of 1812?a. Many Native Americans were relocated to newly created reservations.b. Native Americans were seen as an important constituency in the United States.c. The United States economy became firmly based on agrarian production.d. Americans became less patriotic.e. Federalists and Republicans found common ground and merged into a single party.

39. _____The British blockade of American ports during the War of 1812 led to the feverish construction of more than 100 __________ in New England.a. fortsb. bunkers equipped with cannonsc. cotton textile millsd. food distribution sitese. kerosene refineries

6. One way President Jefferson sought to reduce the federal deficit when he took office was toa. increase taxes on the wealthy.b. slash the military budget in half.c. decrease aid to foreign nations.d. increase tariffs on British imports.e. cut benefits to the infirm and elderly.

27. _____At the Battle of __________, Governor William Henry Harrison led 1,000 troops in a victorious campaign against Native Americans in the Indian Territory.a. Tippecanoeb. Bunker Hillc. Fort Ticonderogad. the Reservationse. Caney Creek

32. The treaty that ended the War of 1812 was signed in __________ in __________.a. Ghent; 1814b. Philadelphia; 1814c. Paris; 1815d. Washington, D.C.; 1814e. New York; 1815

31. _____At the outset of the War of 1812, it became apparent that the United Statesa. did not need a national bank.b. had many qualified potential soldiers to draw on.c. had a stronger economy than ever.d. had not been hurt militarily by Jeffersonian cuts.e. was not prepared for war.

19. _____As a result of his handling of foreign relations, Thomas Jeffersona. retired from the presidency happy and content.b. angered many segments of American society, particularly New England Federalists.c. sought a third term to continue his successful policies.d. turned to southern and western voters for support.e. appeased Federalist merchants.

29. _____Some Americans' desired war with Great Britain in 1812 because they wanted to make __________ and __________ U.S. territories.a. Cuba; Puerto Ricob. Louisiana; Texasc. Canada; Floridad. the Great Lakes; Mississippi River Valleye. Ohio; Indiana

37. _____What was a consequence of the War of 1812?a. American patriotism increased.b. Madison's popularity declined.c. American nationalism declined.d. Americans continued to feel threatened by the British.e. The lives of Native Americans improved.

35. _____Which of the following statements regarding the Battle of New Orleans is accurate?a. It was embarrassing because it happened after the Treaty of Ghent.b. It won the war for the United States.c. It was a psychological victory for the United States.d. It was a psychological victory for Great Britain.e. It was quickly forgotten because of its insignificance.

20. Which of the following statements correctly describes the effects of President Madison's Non-Intercourse Act?a. It reopened trade with all foreign countries.b. It reopened trade with both France and Great Britain.c. It conditionally reopened trade with all foreign countries.d. It reopened trade with all foreign countries except France and Great Britain.e. It closed trade with all foreign countries but France and Great Britain.