History quiz

Question 1

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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

5 points  

Question 2

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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

5 points  

Question 3

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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.

5 points  

Question 4

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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.

5 points  

Question 5

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What battle inspired the writing of the words that would eventually become the "Star-Spangled Banner"?

		Saratoga
		Fort Moultrie
		Fort McHenry
		Charleston

5 points  

Question 6

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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

5 points  

Question 7

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The prevailing idea behind __________ was of women as the moral and supportive core of the American family.

		Republican Motherhood
		First Lady
		Federalism
		Democratic-Republicans

5 points  

Question 8

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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.

5 points  

Question 9

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The Missouri Compromise was decided in:

		1812.
		1816.
		1820.
		1824.

5 points  

Question 10

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Who famously said, "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists"?

		George Washington
		John Adams
		Thomas Jefferson
		James Madison

5 points  

Question 11

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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.