Past and Present Bank 9
America: Past and Present, 9e (Divine et al.) Chapter 9 Nation Building and Nationalism 9.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 1) The first goal of postwar expansionists in the United States after 1815 was A) to obtain the Pacific Northwest from Great Britain. B) to obtain Florida from Spain. C) to acquire the former French colony of Louisiana. D) to develop the trans-Appalachian West. E) to eradicate the Native Americans. Answer: B Diff: 1 Page Ref: 214 [Factual] 2) After 1815, the United States A) grew rapidly in size and population. B) was threatened by foreign invasion. C) revised its form of government. D) was unable to expand its economy. E) invaded and occupied Canada. Answer: A Diff: 1 Page Ref: 214, 218 [Factual]