Jefferson's - Madison's Administrations

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What was the major cause of the War of 1812?

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British impressment of U.S. sailors

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Jefferson lost support of Americans when he placed an ______ on foreign trade, which actually hurt the U.S. economy.

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embargo

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During Lewis & Clark's ______ to the Pacific Ocean, they kept detailed records of the plant and animal life, the geography of the land, and the Native American tribes they met.

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expedition

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Jefferson said he believed in ________ _______ of the Constitution, but he used implied powers while president that were not written in the Constitution.

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strict construction

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When Jefferson became the 3rd president of the U.S., he said he would limit the federal government with a _____ approach. However, he worked to expand the government instead.

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laissez-faire

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Why was the Embargo Act of 1807 passed?

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Jefferson wanted France and Great Britain to respect America's neutrality in the war in Europe.

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Which of the following did NOT happen during Jefferson's presidency?
The size of the military increased.
The number of employees in the federal government decreased.
Taxes were repealed.
The Alien & Sedition Acts expired.

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The size of the military increased.

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Which of the following is an outcome of the Marbury v. Madison (1803) case? Options: The president could appoint justices without approval from Congress. The Supreme Court could end a law by determining it is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court did not need approval of Congress to make a ruling. The president could overturn a Supreme Court ruling.

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The Supreme Court could end a law by determining it is unconstitutional.

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Even though the Constitution did not give Jefferson the power to buy land, he completed the _________ ________ because he thought it was best for the United States.

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Louisiana Purchase

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

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False