Part 2

11. Which description of Andrew Jackson is correct?

A. defended the rights of Indians and African Americans

B. declared war on England to avenge the burning of Washington

C. granted the Supreme Court the power of judicial review

D. was the first common man elected president of the United States

12. Who led an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?

A. Banneker and Ellicott

B. Lewis and Clark

C. Thomas Jefferson

D. Andrew Jackson

13. Which event did not occur during the War of 1812?

A. American militias won significant victories over British forces in Canada.

B. Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the defense of Fort McHenry.

C. Dolley Madison saved national treasures as she fled from Washington, D. C., to Virginia.

D. British forces occupied Washington, burning the Capitol and White House.

14. Which event occurred as a result of the War of 1812?

A. The United States annexed Canadian territories.

B. The nation's capital was moved farther inland.

C. President James Madison was impeached for war crimes.

D. Americans gained a renewed sense of pride in their country.

15. Which constitutional right did the Sedition Act violate?

A. right to trial by jury

B. freedom of religion

C. freedom of the press

D. right to bear arms

16. Which statement describes a belief held by Alexander Hamilton but not by Thomas Jefferson?

A. The government should be run by aristocratic leaders.

B. Breaking away from England was a good idea.

C. The Democratic-Republican Party is best for the country.

D. Free, public education should be available to all citizens.

17. Which option is not a way in which US boundaries changed between 1800 and 1821?

A. The nation added new states in the Midwest and South.

B. New England states lost territory as people moved west.

C. John Quincy Adams arranged to purchase Florida from Spain.

D. The nation doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase.

18. Which statement describes how Andrew Jackson's election demonstrated the growth of democracy in the United States?

A. Women were able to vote for the first time and chose Jackson.

B. African Americans were able to vote for the first time and most voted for Jackson.

C. Jackson was elected by ordinary people, not just the rich and powerful.

D. Jackson was the first president chosen unanimously.