10. (a) What were the causes of the war with England in 1812? (b) What treaty ended this struggle? (c) Who was President of the United States during this war?
11. By what means, from whom, and during whose Presidency were the following territories obtained for the United States? (a) Louisiana, (b) Florida, (c) Alaska.
12. (a) What was the “Spoils System”? (b) What was the Nullification ordinance passed by South Carolina in 1832?
13. Discuss briefly the nature and importance of the following: (a) The Wilmot Proviso. (b) The Dred Scott Decision. (c) The Fugitive Slave Law.
14. Name the commanders and the results of the following battles: (a) Vicksburg, (b) Fredericksburg, (c) Cold Harbor.
15. Name the Presidents of the United States who have had a second term of office.
16. (a) What various causes underlay the declaration of war against Spain? (b) What important battles on land and sea were fought during the Spanish-American War? (c) What treaty ended this war and what territory was ceded to the United States as a result of it?
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
All cadets are examined physically in May of each year, and those found physically disqualified to continue with the course, or, in case of the first class, for commission in the Army, are discharged.