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Chapter 8 Test-LA
Question | Answer |
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a treaty negotiated by American representative Thomas Pinckney and signed in 1795 that gave Americans the right to trade and deposit goods in New Orleans; with terms to be renegotiated after three years | Pinchney’s Treaty |
the act of officially ending something (such as slavery) | abolition |
a secret agreement between France and the Spanish king, first signed in 1800, by which Spain returned Louisiana to France | Treaty of San Ildefonso |
the 1803 agreement, negotiated by Americans James Monroe and Robert Livingston, through which the United States purchased all of Louisiana from France for $15,000,000 | Louisiana Purchase |
a treaty signed in 1819 that specified how much land (530,000,000 acres) the Louisiana Purchase added to the United States and settled the boundary dispute between LA & Spanish Texas | Adams-Onis Treaty |
In the nineteenth century, a form of adventuring-of trying to interfere with or overthrow legitimate rule; today, using delaying tactics to put off or prevent passage of laws | filibustering |
A combat between two persons, especially one fought with weapons in front of witnesses | dueling |
the setting free of slaves by their masters | manumission |
the practice by the British in the early 1800s of overtaking American ships at sea and pressing (forcing) common sailors into service; one factor that led to the War of 1812 | impressment |
the major battle between Great Britain and the United States in the War of 1812, which took place on January 8, 1815; Andrew Jackson’s American troops defeated the British | Battle of New Orleans |
The group that formally elects the U.S. president and vice president | Electoral college |
The outcome of the presidential election of 1824, in which John Quincy Adams was elected by the House of Representatives, even though Andrew Jackson had won the popular vote | Corrupt bargain |
Who was the leader of the French government when the United States purchased Louisiana? | Napoleon Bonaparte |
According to the map, what was the eastern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase? | Mississippi River |
According to the map, how many states made up the United States when Louisiana was purchased? | 17 |
According to the map, what country owned Florida at the time of the Louisiana Purchase? | Spain |
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase New Orleans from France? | He wanted to establish permanent access to the Mississippi River and control the port |
Which explains why France decided to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States? | Napoleon’s failure to control Saint-Domingue rendered Louisiana useless to the French leader |
What was an important consequence of the Louisiana Purchase? | It provided for the future growth of the US and gave them potential to become a world power |
Who became governor of the Territory of Orleans? | William CC Claiborne |
How was control of Louisiana related to Napoleon’s plan for Saint-Domingue? | He intended to use LA and trade on the Mississippi river as a supply depot for Saint-Domingue |
Why did Burr challenge Hamilton to a duel? | Because he wrote a newspaper article criticizing Burr for wanting to take over Mexico |
The only place east of the Mississippi River that was included in the Louisiana Purchase was what? | New Orleans |
How did Claiborne’s 1806 slave code differ from previous colonial codes? | Allowed manumissions |
How did the United States acquire West Florida? | Annexed it, or incorporated into the US because they wanted to join |
After the 1811 Slave Revolt, what did they do to the slaves? | Hung them and placed their heads on poles along the road to New Orleans to serve as a warning to others about rebellion |
After Louisiana became a state, who was elected the first governor? | William CC Claiborne |
Who served as president of Louisiana’s first constitutional convention? | Julien Poydras |
What British action angered the Americans the most and ultimately resulted in the War of 1812? | The British seized American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy |
Although the British had many more trained soldiers, what one thing made them lose? | The fog lifted and that made them easy targets for Jackson’s troops |
What was unusual about the Battle of New Orleans? | It was fought after the war had ended |
Who was sent by the United States government to defend New Orleans against the British? | Andrew Jackson |
Which statement BEST describes the significance of the Battle of New Orleans? | The Americans were willing to take on a mighty nation |
What treaty settled the issue of the boundary dispute between Louisiana and Spanish Texas? | Adam-Onis |
Which event led Thomas Jefferson to take steps that resulted in the Louisiana Purchase? | Spain repeatedly closed the Mississippi River to US shipping |
What feature helped to form a natural boundary between Spanish and American lands in the late 1700s? | Mississippi River |
Which country controlled the Mississippi River at the port of New Orleans in the late 1700s? | Spain |
How was the port of New Orleans related to the economic success of the United States in the late 1700s? | Its connection to the Mississippi River made both importing and exporting goods more profitable |
What 4 groups fought in Andrew Jackson’s army? | Baratarians, Choctaws, LA militia, free people of color |
What is the correct chronological order for the following events: 1. Battle of New Orleans was fought 2. Louisiana became a state 3. Louisiana Purchase was made 4. First steamboat arrived in New Orleans | 3-4-2-1- |
What fort was built at the boundary line between the United States and Spanish Texas? | Fort Jesup |
What is the present-day country of former French colony of Saint-Domingue? | Haiti |
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase? | $15,000,000 |
Who was the president of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made? | Thomas Jefferson |
Which two territories were created from the Louisiana Purchase? | Territory of Orleans and District of Louisiana |
In order of admission into the United States, Louisiana is which state? | 18th |
What served as the capital of Louisiana when it became a state? | New Orleans |
Who was the leader of a group of smugglers who operated from a base along the Gulf Coast at Barataria Bay? | Jean Lafitte |
To honor the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, a statue of Andrew Jackson stands in the center of the Place d’Armes. What is that now called? | Jackson Square |
Which is the correct sequence of transfers of Louisiana to the United States? | Spain to France then France to US |
What was burnt down during the War of 1812? | White House |
How many British casualties were there in the Battle of New Orleans? | 2000 |
What factor most likely influenced the decision by the United States Congress to admit Louisiana as a state? | The Mississippi River flowed through Louisiana and would lead to increased United States transportation and trade. |
Which 2 events had a direct impact on Louisiana becoming a state? | President Jefferson agreed to make the LA Purchase. The US military took control of West Florida. |
Which statement best explains how the Preamble to the LA Constitution of 1812 was similar to the Preamble of the United States Constitution? | Both Preambles were written by representatives of the people. |