SSUSH 6 Five Presidents

How did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 change Americans?

• It provided an opportunity for Americans to settle in the new land.
• It encouraged immigrants to work in factories.
• Many African-Americans moved to the North.
• James Madison declared war on Britain.

The Sedition Act created penalties for people who...

• Bought arms

• Immigrated to the United States

• Criticized the government of the United States

Which events preceded and caused the War of 1812?

• The King of England insulted the President
• The impressment of sailors
• We fought over tea and biscuits

What did the Monroe Doctrine warn the Europeans not to do?

• Not to colonize in the Western Hemisphere
• Not to trade in the Western Hemisphere
• Not to ally with the Western Hemisphere
• Not to make peace with the Western Hemisphere

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Great Britian
• Spain
• France
• Russia

Which of the following happened while James Madison was President of the United States?

• Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
• Monroe Doctrine was written
• the War of 1812 occurred
• the federal court system was established

What is the correct order of the first five Presidents?

• Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams
• Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
• Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Monroe, Adams
• Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Madison

All of the following are precedents set by Washington EXCEPT:

• set up a cabinet

• 2 terms

• call me "Mr. President"

• ally with nations at war

What was considered the main accomplishment of Alexander Hamilton? 

• He helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase 
• He created the Bank of the United States 
• He was the first Secretary of State 
• He founded the Democratic Republican political party 

Which one of the following did Washington NOT warn about in his Farewell Address?

• Sectionalism
• Political Parties
• Famine
• Alliances