History: Ch. 9 Study Guide

1.

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What military leader used the War of 1812 to jump-start his political career?

James Madison

"The Strong Man"

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

2.

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What is an embargo?

an order prohibiting trade with another country

loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war

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Who was the second president?

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

4.

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What were Jefferson's policies?

He wanted to only reduce the military using taxes.

He wanted to only cut costs.

He wanted to make America a better nation by raising the taxes and adding them to foreign trade.

He wanted to cut costs, reduce military, and reduce the size of the government.

5.

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What made the U.S. declare war on Britain?

Thomas Jefferson was angry at Britain.

Britain was a bully because they stole America's inventions.

Britain snuck into the capital and took the president hostage.

Britain continued to take and capture American sailors.

6.

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What did Louis and Clark do?

They battled many crocodiles in New Orleans.

They were famous for being powerful military generals during the War of 1812.

They explored the American Southwest.

They explored the American Northwest. They traveled in the Louisiana Territory. They went to the Pacific Ocean, riding on the Missouri River.

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Why did France buy Louisiana from Spain?

Napoleon wanted to take over the world, so he wanted the land to try and conquer America by sliding in.

The French fur traders wanted more land to hunt on.

Spain was being extremely kind to them.

Napoleon wanted to attack New Orleans, instead of buy it.

8.

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What does it mean to secede?

to leave or withdraw

loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war

9.

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What is nationalism?

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others

an order prohibiting trade with another country

the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war

10.

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What claimed Jefferson to fame?

He won a war against France.

He acquired the Louisiana Territory.

He went against his nation and sold it to Britain.

He battled the great Tecumseh at hand-to-hand combat and won.

11.

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Who was the fourth president?

George Washington

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

12.

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What major battle did the British win in the War of 1812?

They won the Battle of Baltimore.

They attacked Washington D.C. and burned it to the ground.

They won the battle against Tecumseh and the Native Americans.

They battled with American at Fort Pillow.

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What are neutral rights?

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others

14.

1 point

Who was the third president

James Madison

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

15.

1 point

What is laissez-faire?

loyalty to a nation and promotion of its interests above all others

the right to sail the seas and not take sides in a war

policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy

an order prohibiting trade with another country

16.

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Who was the first president?

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

George Washington

John Adams

17.

1 point

What political group pushed the war with Britain?

The War Eagles pushed it. They were Democratic-Republicans.

The War Hawks pushed it. They were Federalists.

The War Hawks pushed the war. They were Democratic-Republicans.

The War Grizzlies pushed it. They were Federalists.

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What song was written during the Battle of Baltimore?

The Strong Flag was written then.

The Land of the Free was written then and was later published.

The Star-Spangled Banner was written, and it became the national anthem in 1930.

The Home of the Brave was written and became a hit song the next week.