The Jefferson Years FAC

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Who were the War Hawks?

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Americans who wanted to go to war with Britain

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What aspect of Thomas Jefferson’s life reflects a basic contradiction that existed in American society in general?

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He wrote “all men are created equal,” but he owned over 100 slaves.

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How did the introduction of judicial review affect the U.S. government?

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It increased the power of the Supreme Court

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What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?

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to explore the land west of the Mississippi and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in the War of 1812?

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because the British forced American seamen to serve in the Royal Navy

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How did the War of 1812 end?

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Without declaring a winner, the two countries signed a peace treaty at the end of 1814.

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Which event led to Marbury v. Madison? Options: Adams’s win in the presidential election of 1800, Adams’s selection of a Chief Justice for the Supreme Court, Adams’s appointment of “midnight judges”, Adams’s decision to run for reelection in 1800

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Adams’s appointment of “midnight judges”

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What power did Marbury vs. Madison help to establish?

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judicial review

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Why did Jefferson win the 1800 election?

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Hamilton’s support helped him win votes in the House