Adams and Jefferson Assessment Review

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When did Jefferson use a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

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During the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

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What was the XYZ affair?

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a diplomatic incident in the late 1790s involving French demands for bribes from U.S. diplomats.

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Which president was focussed on keeping America neutral during his second term?

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George Washington

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What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?

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The Embargo Act of 1807 prohibited American ships from trading in foreign ports.

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Why was acquiring the port of New Orleans during the Louisiana Purchase important?

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for controlling trade and transportation of agricultural goods along the Mississippi River.

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What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and facilitated westward expansion.

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What was the significance of the election of 1800?

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It was significant for establishing a peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

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Why was a delegate of Americans sent to France in the X,Y, Z Affair?

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To negotiate and resolve tensions over impressment of US Sailors.

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What is the importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition was important for mapping the western territories, establishing U.S. presence, and providing valuable information for westward expansion.