Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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Social Studies

3rd - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Thomas Jefferson wanted a strong federal government.

Back

False

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does laissez-faire mean?

Back

People should be as free as possible from government control; little government interference.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Thomas Jefferson end the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Back

He believed the acts were a threat to free speech.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who did the Embargo Act affect negatively? Options: the British & French, just how Jefferson thought it would; Canada; women & children only;

Back

American merchants

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which French leader agreed to sell the Louisiana Territory for $15 million?

Back

Napoleon Bonaparte

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Louisiana Territory is land ____of the Mississippi River.

Back

west

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Louisiana Purchase led to America having control of the Mississippi River. Why was this beneficial to the U.S.?

Back

It allowed them to use the Mississippi River for trade and transportation.

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