Which of the following summarizes the key point of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by John Adams in 1798? A. These acts automatically imprisoned any alien allowed into the U. S. who tried to revolt against the President.
b
These acts prevented people from other nations from immigrating to the United States. Illegal immigrants were sent back to their own country.
c
The object of these acts was to extend the residency time for foreigners to become citizens from two years to 10 years.
d
The purpose of these acts was to prevent aliens or U. S. citizens from criticizing the President or Congress.
Review the map of the United States and think about what you know of the colonial period.

What is one thing the Mississippi River, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Rocky Mountains all have in common?

How was the problem with the 1800 presidential election resolved?

a. All voters had to vote a second time to verify the initial election results.
b. The people decided candidates from opposing political parties could both run for president.
c. The House of Representatives broke a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
Selected:d. Congress broke a tie between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

What was the MAIN reason that James Madison decided to declare war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812?

Selected:a. British ships were kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to work for British captains. This answer is incorrect.
b. Madison feared the British would eventually try to take over if the United States did not stand up for itself in advance.
c. Merchants in the northern and eastern states frequently traded with Great Britain.
d. Encouraged by British soldiers, Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, had gathered Native American tribes to fight the spread of U. S. settlements.

The Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814, ended the war of 1812, but it was not an entirely effective solution. Why not?

a. It took so long for news of the treaty to reach the United States, that soldiers were still fighting, even though peace had been declared.
Selected:b. The terms of the treaty said that all conquered territory was to be returned to its original owner. This answer is incorrect.
c. Both sides agreed to talk more, but the treaty did not specifically address many of the causes of the war.
d. The treaty was written in Dutch (the language of the Netherlands) so many Americans could not read it.

Which of these was the ORIGINAL name of our National Anthem, now called "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

a. "The Rockets' Red Glare"
b. "We Beat the British in 1812"
Selected:c. "God Bless America"This answer is incorrect.
d. "Defence of Fort M'Henry"

Which of these people was NOT someone who explored the territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase?

a. Zebulon Pike
b. John Jay
c. William Clark
Selected:d. Meriwether Lewis