8th Grade US History James Monroe

Unaware of the peace treaty which ended the War of 1812, what happened with General Andrew Jackson?

• He defeated the British at New Orleans. Over 2000 British were killed, to only 8 Americans. Jackson became a national hero.

• He was killed by British troops in New Orleans, as well as 2000 Americans.

• He was captured and killed by British troops.

As a result of the war, the relationship between the US and Britain changed how?

• It became worse and both sides are in constant battle

• It became more friendly and more respectful. American pride soared.

• These two will never see eye to eye and are in constant competition with one another.

The Republicans decided to support a stronger _______ government. This contradicted their earlier platform of a stronger _________ government.

• state; federal

• federal; state

Republican ___________ won the election of 1816; becoming the country's ___ President.

• George Washington; 1st

• Bill Clinton; 42nd

• James Monroe; 5th

• Eisenhower; 34th

The time period (around 1816) became known as the ________ as the political parties were not as conflictual.

• Era of Good Feelings

• Era of Constant Battle

• Era of Peace Treaty's

1818: the Spanish owned _________ (New Spain)

• Ohio

• Mexico

• Georgia

• Florida

In 1819, the United States acquired Florida, which caused problems for America as the runaway slaves went there and Indians lived there. Jackson led his army and conquered ____________.

• Pensacola

• Tampa

• Orlando

Spain sold Florida to the United States for $___ million.

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

December 2, 1823: The Monroe Doctrine

This warned ___________ nations to stay out of United States __________ affairs.

• European; political

• European; foreign

• European; democratic

On July 4, 1826, ____ anniversary of our country, two political opponents who later became good friends both died. Who were there?

• John Adams and James Monroe

• James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams