Review for Exam
Early 1800’s Review Name:
1. What famous expedition was authorized by President Jefferson as a scientific expedition in order to gather information about unexplored territory to the west of the Mississippi river? What were the explorer’s main objectives?
Name of trip:
Objectives:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. What two political parties were vying for power during the early 1800’s? How
Were their party platforms different?
3. What major land purchase paved the way for future expansion in the U.S. and
how did this effect domestic and foreign policy during this time period?
4. What major conflict erupted during the early 1800’s in the U.S. that was
Unpopular among a majority of U.S. citizens? What group was known to have pushed for War despite the people’s opposition?
5. List as many factors that lead to the “Era of good feelings” from 1815-1820.
a.
b.
c.
6. What two issues was the Missouri Compromise all about?
a.
b.
7. Define the Industrial Revolution and where did it emerge in the United States?
8. Why was the Industrial Revolution important in the United States?
(Think economically, socially and geographically)
9. What Doctrine stated that no European countries could claim land
in North or South America? What American interest was being protected?
a.
b.
10. What is sectionalism? When did it take place and why?
11. What major issue divided the country related to sectionalism?
12. How can we summarize the time period of the early 1800’s through 1820?
a period of _____________, ______________, and ________________.
Todd L. Day
dayt@portlandschools.org
