CH 9 Test

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The Sedition Act punished people who openly criticized the government. When Thomas Jefferson took office,

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He released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act.

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From which foreign nation did the United States purchase Louisiana?

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France

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The Mississippi River was especially important to farmers because it

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Allowed them to ship their crops to market in New Orleans.

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Based on the excerpt, Jefferson wanted to have good relations with Federalists.

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Wanted to have good relations with Federalists.

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Which of the following statements reflects Jefferson’s ideas as expressed in the excerpt? The United States needs a larger military. Federal powers must be increased. Government expenses should be reduced. The government should regulate businesses in order to protect laborers.

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Government expenses should be reduced.

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Which of the following was NOT a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Information about plant and animal life in the West, Increased knowledge about Native American cultures, A map showing a new route to the Pacific Ocean

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A reluctance to explore more of the Louisiana Territory

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Which statement is BEST supported by the information of the map? Options: The British won major victories at the battles shown., No major battles took place west of New York., The United States won victories at the battles shown., Each side suffered a major loss at one of the battles shown.

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The United States won victories at the battles shown.

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Which of the following statements does the information on the map support? The battles were long and difficult. The battles were decisive for American control of the Northwest Territory. The battles were fought entirely on water. The battles ensured British control of the Northwest Territory.

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The battles were decisive for American control of the Northwest Territory.

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Which of the following is an example of judicial review? Options: Congress votes to approve a Supreme Court appointment., A newspaper editorial criticizes a Supreme Court decision., A decision by a lower court is appealed to the Supreme Court., The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.

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The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.

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Thomas Jefferson believed that under the Federalists, ___________________________ had become too large and powerful.

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government