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- Q1What significant event in 1803 doubled the size of the United States and challenged the Constitution's provisions on land acquisition?The Treaty of ParisThe annexation of TexasThe Louisiana PurchaseThe purchase of Alaska30s7.5d
- Q2Which Supreme Court case in 1803 established the principle of judicial review, affirming the court's ability to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?Marbury v. MadisonMcCulloch v. MarylandPlessy v. FergusonDred Scott v. Sandford30s7.5d
- Q3What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine, announced in 1823?To support independence movements in South AmericaTo declare war on Great BritainTo prevent European interference in the Western HemisphereTo establish trade relations with China30s7.5d
- Q4Why was the War of 1812 significant in terms of testing the strength of the U.S. Constitution?It challenged the country's ability to defend itself and maintain sovereignty.It abolished the system of checks and balances.It led to the creation of the Constitution.It resulted in the loss of the Louisiana Purchase.30s7.5d
- Q5Which event marked the first time the United States acquired land outside its original boundaries, doubling the country's size?The Annexation of HawaiiThe acquisition of FloridaThe Louisiana PurchaseThe purchase of Alaska30s7.5d
- Q6Which decision by the Supreme Court in 1803 established its power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional, significantly testing the separation of powers outlined in the Constitution?Gibbons v. OgdenUnited States v. NixonMarbury v. MadisonBrown v. Board of Education30s7.5d
- Q7What was the main effect of the Monroe Doctrine on American foreign policy?It established trade routes with Asia.It began American territorial expansion into Mexico.It ended the War of 1812 with Britain.It asserted American opposition to European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.30s7.5d
- Q8What was the main outcome of the War of 1812 for the United States?It led to the impeachment of the President.It confirmed American independence and strengthened nationalism.It initiated the creation of the European Union.It resulted in significant territorial gains from Canada.30s7.5d
- Q9How was Texas acquired by the United States?It joined the U.S. after winning its independence from Mexico.It was purchased from France along with the Louisiana Purchase.It was discovered by American explorers who claimed it for the U.S.It was seized by the U.S. during the Spanish-American War.30s7.6a
- Q10Which territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?Louisiana Purchase from FranceAlaska from RussiaTerritories from the Mexican CessionFlorida from Spain30s7.6a
- Q11How did the United States acquire Florida?Through a treaty with SpainBy discovering it unclaimedAs a gift from France for assisting in a warThrough annexation after a rebellion30s7.6a
- Q12What was the primary motivation behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century United States?The belief that U.S. expansion was justified and inevitableThe desire to trade with Asian marketsThe need to establish military bases in the WestThe goal of finding precious metals and resources30s7.6a
- Q13What event directly led to the United States acquiring territories from Mexico?The Mexican-American WarThe Spanish-American WarThe Louisiana PurchaseThe Treaty of Paris30s7.6a
- Q14What was one significant way in which the United States government negotiated with Native American tribes during westward expansion?Through treaties that often resulted in the relocation of tribesThrough equal partnership agreements on land developmentBy allowing tribes to maintain sovereignty over new territoriesBy granting tribes full citizenship rights in exchange for land30s7.6a
- Q15Which principle was a driving force behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?The belief that expansion was America's destiny and rightThe desire to limit European powers to the Eastern HemisphereThe goal of industrializing the western territories quicklyThe strategy to establish trade routes with Asia30s7.6a