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

A. Banneker and Ellicott

B. Lewis and Clark

C. Thomas Jefferson

D. Andrew Jackson
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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.
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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.

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11. D- This demonstrates the growth of democracy because democracy is legible members of a state or country are represented through elected officials

12. B- The Lewis and Clark Expedition from May 1804 to September 1806, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States. Lewis and Clark's team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains. They brought back journals filled with details about Native American tribes and scientific notes about plants and animals they'd never seen before. They also brought back stories—tales that made other Americans dream about heading west.

13. A- All of these events occurred during the War of 1812 except A.

"American militias won significant victories over British forces in Canada." Forces in Canada proved surprisingly resilient when it came to fending off American forces.

14. D- After the War of 1812, Americans D "gained a renewed sense of pride in their country." There were no territorial gains in the war, however it solidified American ability to hold off the British, and therefore increased national pride.

15. C- The Sedition Act was ruled to violate the Constitutional right of the first amendment - most specifically the C. freedom of the press.

16. C- The statement that describes a belief held by Alexander Hamilton but not by Thomas Jefferson is The United States needs a strong central government. So the answer to your question would be letter C. Alexander believed that US needs a strong government in order to have their laws and rights be equal and develop.

17. D- The nation did double in size because of the Louisiana Purchase. Then later on gained Florida and the other countries.

18. C- Jackson was elected by ordinary people, not just the rich and powerful. This demonstrates the growth of democracy because democracy is legible members of a state/ country are represented through elected officials