Early American Presidents and Territorial Expansion Assessment

What was a major cause of the War of 1812 during James Madison's presidency?

• British impressment of American sailors

• French colonization of Canada

• Spanish control of Florida

• Russian presence in Alaska

During which president's administration did the Era of Good Feelings occur?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• James K. Polk

What was Andrew Jackson's policy toward Native Americans?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Cherokee Resolution

• The Native American Treaty

Which territory did the U.S. acquire during Polk's presidency?

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida

• Mexican Territory

• Alaska

What caused the Texas War for Independence?

• Religious differences

• Trade disputes

• Mexican centralist policies and slavery

• Border disagreements

The Battle of San Jacinto resulted in:

• Mexican victory

• Capture of Santa Anna

• American intervention

• Spanish involvement

What was the Nullification Crisis during Jackson's presidency?

• States' rights to secede

• Tariff disputes

• Native American removal

• Banking policies

The Mexican-American War began with a dispute over:

• California's gold
• The Texas boundary
• Religious freedom
• Trading rights

Sam Houston is best known for:

• First president of Mexico

• Leading Texas to independence

• Supporting Spanish claims

• Opposing independence

What was the significance of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

• It ended the War of 1812
• It acquired Florida from Spain
• It settled the Oregon boundary
• It ended the Mexican-American War