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Which of the following was a result of the Marbury v. Madison decision? Options: It confirmed that the judiciary had the power to review and rule on the constitutionality of laws, It ended the practice of judicial appointments, It granted the president the power to overturn judicial decisions, It resulted in a new law that restricted the power of the federal courts

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It confirmed that the judiciary had the power to review and rule on the constitutionality of laws

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Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury v. Madison case?

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John Marshall

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What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case?

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It established the principle of judicial review

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Who was the president of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase occurred?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the primary reason Thomas Jefferson wanted to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

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To expand the United States' territory and gain control of the Mississippi River

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Which of the following was a major outcome of the Louisiana Purchase? Options: The United States expanded its territory by about 828,000 square miles, The United States gained control of the Mississippi River, The United States avoided war with France, All of the above

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All of the above

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What was one of the benefits of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

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It allowed for the establishment of new states in the western territory.

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What was the main issue that led to the XYZ Affair?

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French interference with American trade

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Which of the following best describes the Alien and Sedition Acts passed during John Adams' presidency? Options: Laws that helped immigrants become citizens more easily, Laws that established stronger relationships with France, Laws that restricted the rights of American citizens to speak out against the government, Laws that promoted free speech and press

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Laws that restricted the rights of American citizens to speak out against the government

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What was the primary reaction of the United States after the XYZ Affair?

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Public outrage increased, and many Americans wanted to go to war with France.