USH Module 2 Introduction Bellwork

Which of the following best describes the difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

• Federalists believed in strong state governments, while Democratic-Republicans supported a strong national government.

• Federalists supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution, while Democratic-Republicans believed in a strict interpretation.

• Both parties agreed on the need for a national bank.

• Democratic-Republicans favored British trade, while Federalists opposed it.

Categorize the leader to their party and their views:

Groups:

(a) Thomas Jefferson

,

(b) Alexander Hamilton

• Democratic-Republican

• Loose interpretation

• Federalist

• Strict interpretation

Put the events of the War of 1812 into chronological order.

• The British burn Washington, D.C.

• Battle of New Orleans takes place

• U.S. declares war on BritainTreaty of Ghent is signed

• U.S. declares war on Britain

Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• Disagreements over the Louisiana Purchase

• France attacking American ships

• Native American removal from the Southeast

The Embargo Act of 1807 was enacted by ​ (a)   to prohibit trade with ​ (b)   .

• President Jefferson
• President Madison
• President Monroe
• Britain and France
• Native American tribes
• France and Spain

Put the following events in the correct order:

• War of 1812 begins

• Jefferson becomes president

• Embargo Act of 1807 is passed

• Louisiana Purchase is made

Match the event to its consequence:

• Treaty of Ghent

• Boosted national pride and U.S. manufacturing

• War of 1812

• No clear territorial gains for either side

• Embargo Act of 1807

• Hurt American economy, especially in New England

What was the lasting impact of the War of 1812 on the United States?

• The United States gained new territories from Britain.

• The United States gained Canada as a territory.

• Native American resistance decreased in the Northwest Territory.

• The war solidified the Federalist Party’s dominance in politics.

Categorize the following as causes or consequences of the War of 1812:

Groups:

(a) Causes

,

(b) Consequences

• Treaty of Ghent

• Boost to American manufacturing

• British impressment of sailors

• Native American resistance in the West

How did Jefferson’s purchase of the Louisiana Territory impact the United States?

• It nearly doubled the size of the United States.

• It strengthened ties with Britain.

• It restricted westward expansion.

• It forced the United States into war with France.