Assignment

Question 1
Which of the following was NOT a factor leading to the Louisiana Purchase?
Outbreak of Yellow Fever along the Mississippi River
Napoleon's complete disinterest in American territory
Slave uprising in Haiti
Potential for war on American soil

Question 2
This future president's military abilities would lead to the successful defense of the outskirts of New Orleans.
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren

Question 3
The first formal conflict the United States participated in as a sovereign nation came during the presidency of:
George Washington.
John Adams.
Thomas Jefferson.
James Madison.

Question 4
The XYZ Affair included an attempt by France to negotiate all of the following actions from the United States EXCEPT:
gain access to the New York harbor.
lend France 32 million guilders.
pay a large bribe.
repay all outstanding debts.

Question 5
What battle inspired the writing of the words that would eventually become the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
Saratoga
Fort Moultrie
Fort McHenry
Charleston

Question 6
Known as the "presidentress," this First Lady is considered the first real example of a Republican mother in the White House.
Martha Washington
Abigail Adams
Dolley Madison
Elizabeth Monroe

Question 7
The prevailing idea behind __________ was of women as the moral and supportive core of the American family.
Republican Motherhood
First Lady
Federalism
Democratic-Republicans

Question 8
The loss of support for Adams near the end of his presidential term was from all of the following EXCEPT:
the outspoken nature of Alexander Hamilton.
the refusal to enact hostilities towards France.
the perceived treatment of the common man.
published concerns by John Jay.

Question 9
The Missouri Compromise was decided in:
1812.
1816.
1820.
1824.

Question 10
Who famously said, "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists"?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison

Question 11
The conflicts and exploration of the early 19th century helped shape the philosophies and morale of the nation. Explain how events like the War of 1812 and exploration towards the West by the United States may have impacted the sense of what it was to be "American" during this period.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.