APUSH quiz questions

John Marshall

Chief justice of the Supreme Court who established the principle of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.

Aaron Burr

Jefferson’s running mate who helped secure his election by influencing New York.

Thomas Jefferson

A Founding Father of the United States, Anti-Federalist, author of the Declaration of Independence, and 3rd president.

James Monroe

The 5th president of the United States known for his goodwill tour.

Missouri Compromise

Allowed Missouri as a slave state while maintaining balance with free-soil Maine.

Samuel Chase

A Federalist judge so unpopular with Dem-Reps that vicious dogs were named after him, and his impeachment was ordered by Jefferson

William Henry Harrison

Governor of Indiana Territory, who gathered an army and took down the Prophet’s forces

Henry Clay

A Whig known for promoting the “American System” to promote industry and striking the “corrupt bargain” between he and John Quincy Adams

Andrew Jackson

The 7th President of the United States. He served during the War of 1812, emerging as a war hero after victory against the Indians

John Quincy Adams

The 8th Secretary of State and 6th President of the United States. He was known for being an ardent patriot and nationalist during his time in the government.

Election of 1800

Presidential election where Thomas Jefferson clinched the presidency and a peaceful transfer of power was achieved.

Marbury v. Madison

Supreme Court case that established the principle of “judicial review”—the idea that the Supreme Court had the final authority to determine constitutionality

Louisiana Purchase

Acquisition of Louisiana Territory from France. The purchase more than doubled the territory of the United States, opening vast tracts for settlement.

What was the goal of the War Hawks in the War of 1812?

To get Madison to declare war on Britain

What did the Prophet urge Native Americans to do?

To come together as a confederacy of tribes against the United States

What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent?

The United States and Great Britain would stop fighting and relieve their conquered territory back to each other, and no mention of America’s grievances would be made

What was a domestic consequence of the War of 1812 

Fostered great nationalism for America

What was the Monroe Doctrine and its immediate effects?

Statement delivered by President James Monroe, warning European powers to refrain from seeking any new territories in the Americas. Established the U.S. as a dominant power.

Era of Good Feelings

Popular name for the period of one-party, Republican rule during James Monroe’s presidency. Ended by the Panic of 1819 and Missouri Compromise

Who were the Native Americans allied with during the War of 1812?

Britain