The New Nation, 1783 - 1815
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- Q1What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?To negotiate a treaty with FranceTo revise the Articles of ConfederationTo write the Constitution from scratchTo break away from Great Britain30s
- Q2
Who became the president of the United States in 1789?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
30s - Q3Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?James MadisonJohn AdamsAlexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson30s
- Q4What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?To grant voting rights to womenTo promote immigration to the United StatesTo protect the rights of non-citizens living in the United StatesTo silence opposition to the Federalist Party30s
- Q5Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?Toussaint L'OuvertureGeorge WashingtonNapoleon BonaparteSimon Bolivar30s
- Q6What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?It granted suffrage to African AmericansIt established the United States' claim to OregonIt ended the War of 1812It doubled the size of the United States30s
- Q7What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?To declare war on FranceTo encourage American trade with EuropeTo stop American trade with EuropeTo annex Spanish Florida30s
- Q8What was the main cause of the War of 1812?A dispute over the borders of LouisianaAmerican aggression towards Native AmericansA British blockade of American portsBritish impressment of American sailors30s
- Q9Who was the President during the War of 1812?Thomas JeffersonJohn AdamsJames MadisonJames Monroe30s
- Q10What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?It established American control of the Great LakesIt led to the annexation of TexasIt was a decisive American victory in the War of 1812It was the last battle of the American Revolution30s
- Q11Who led the American forces during the Battle of New Orleans?George WashingtonThomas JeffersonJohn AdamsAndrew Jackson30s