8th Grade Gallopade Chapter 9/10 Review 3

Front

What was one way Tennessee’s first constitution was similar to the US Constitution?

Back

They both had a section declaring individuals’ rights.

Front

One successful result of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was:

Back

the first map of the Pacific Northwest.

Front

Longhunters often travelled through this to get to the area that would become Tennessee.

Back

The Cumberland Gap

Front

Why was Jefferson apprehensive about buying the Louisiana Purchase from France?

Back

He wasn’t sure he had the Constitutional authority to make the purchase.

Answer explanation

He did have the authority according to the idea of implied powers.

Front

Why was New Orleans important to Thomas Jefferson?

Back

It was the port city at the mouth of the Mississippi River which was a major trade route and the western border of the current United States.

Front

Jefferson refused to pay tribute to the Barbary Pirates because he believed in __________.

Back

free trade

Front

What was a significant effect from the election of 1800?

Back

It led to the passing of the 12th Amendment.

Answer explanation

The 12th Amendment changed the way the Vice President was selected.

Front

What was the significance of “Mr. Jefferson’s War” with the Barbary Pirates?

Back

It showed that the US was going to protect its interests.

Front

If there is a tie in the electoral college vote for president, who then votes to break the tie? Options: The Senate, The Supreme Court, It goes to whomever won the popular vote, The House of Representatives

Back

The House of Representatives

Front

How did westward expansion lead to statehood for Tennessee?

Back

Westward expansion led more people to move and settle in the Southwest Territory, giving the area the necessary population to apply for statehood.