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Chapter 12 Review
SS: Chapter 12 Review
Question | Answer |
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What best describes President Washington's foreign policy in his Farewell Address? | Isolationism |
What event challenged the foreign policy of President Adams? | Attacks on U.S. ships |
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796? | The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley. |
What country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century? | Great Britian |
What was an important achievement of John Adam's administration? | The nation was at peace. |
After going to war with each other, why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchant ships? | The hoped to prevent the U.S. from supplying their enemy. |
What was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade? | American sea workers |
What action increased tension between the U.S. and Great Britain in 1807? | British killing 21 U.S. sailors |
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812? | They hoped to drive the British out of Canada. |
What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans? | Better communication |
Did the United States win the war of 1812? | No |
Which event led to the policies established by the Monroe Doctrine? | The independence movement in Latin America |
Who advised President Monroe that the United States should speak for itself on its policy in the Americas? | John Quincy Adams |
What was a goal of the Monroe Doctrine? | To prevent European interference in North and South America |
What was the result of the Monroe Doctrine? | The United States gained respect. |
On the Great Seal, what does the olive branch represent? | Peace |
On the Great Seal, what do the arrows represent? | War |
Why are the words, "From many, one" written on the Great Seal? | The United States formed from thirteen different colonies and came together as one country. |
How is the Great Seal used? | To mark the U.S. government approval of documents. |