Unit 8 Review

Front

Which two political parties were solidified during the election mentioned in the prompt?

Back

Federalists and Democratic-Republicans

Answer explanation

The election solidified the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans as the two dominant political parties in the early United States, shaping the political landscape of the nation.

Front

What role did Alexander Hamilton play in the election of Thomas Jefferson?

Back

He supported Thomas Jefferson.

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton played a crucial role in the election of Thomas Jefferson by supporting him over Aaron Burr. Despite their political differences, Hamilton believed Jefferson was the lesser of two evils, which ultimately helped Jefferson win.

Front

What was the outcome when a representative from Delaware decided not to vote?

Back

Thomas Jefferson gained the majority of votes.

Answer explanation

When the Delaware representative chose not to vote, it allowed Thomas Jefferson to secure the majority of votes, leading to his election as president.

Front

Who was Thomas Jefferson's Vice President during his first term?

Back

Aaron Burr

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson's Vice President during his first term was Aaron Burr. He served from 1801 to 1805, while John Adams was Jefferson's predecessor, and Alexander Hamilton and James Monroe were not Vice Presidents during this period.

Front

Which political party did Alexander Hamilton belong to?

Back

Federalist

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton was a founding member of the Federalist Party, which supported a strong central government and was one of the first political parties in the United States. He did not belong to the Democratic-Republican, Whig, or Republican parties.

Front

Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from

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France

Front

All of the following helped to explore the Louisiana Territory except: Sacajawea, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Daniel Boone

Back

Daniel Boone

Front

What city was an important port to western farmers?

Back

New Orleans

Front

The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional is called

Back

judicial review

Front

President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?

Back

Napoleon Bonaparte