The Jefferson Era Chapter 9 7th

Multiple Choice

What did Jefferson emphasize in his statement, "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists"?

• The need for a strong military

• Unity and support of state governments

• The importance of foreign policy

• Economic growth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a policy of Jefferson?

• Belief in independent farmers

• Favoring westward expansion

• Supporting a large military

• Advocating for a small federal government

Multiple Choice

Who was the Secretary of State in Jefferson's Cabinet?

• Albert Gallatin

• Henry Dearborn

• James Madison

• Robert Smith

Multiple Choice

Who was the Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's Cabinet?

• James Madison

• Albert Gallatin

• Robert Smith

• John Breckinridge

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not an Attorney General under Jefferson?

• Levi Lincoln

• John Breckinridge

• Caesar Rodney

• Henry Dearborn

Multiple Choice

Why did farmers settle near rivers that fed the Mississippi?

• To find gold

• To build dams

• To ship goods to New Orleans

• To fish for food

Multiple Choice

In 1802, which country changed their policy about allowing farmers to ship goods on the Mississippi?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

Multiple Choice

Which leader had plans for empires in Europe and the Americas?

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

Multiple Choice

Who decided that purchasing the Louisiana Territory was a good idea and Constitutional?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

What did Hamilton accuse Burr of plotting?

• A new constitution

• A peace treaty

• Treason

• A trade agreement

Multiple Choice

In what year was Jefferson re-elected by a landslide?

• 1804

• 1803

• 1805

• 1806

Multiple Choice

Why did the British need sailors for their naval war?

• They wanted to explore new lands.

• Their navy men were on vacation.

• Their navy men had suffered poor conditions leading to desertion.

• They were expanding their trade routes.

Multiple Choice

How many people were killed when the British opened fire on the Chesapeake?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

Which region did the Federalist candidate carry most of?

• New England

• The South

• The Midwest

• The West

Multiple Choice

What did Tecumseh believe could halt white movement onto Native American lands?

• A strong alliance with the backing of the British in Canada

• Building more settlements

• Signing more treaties

• Moving further west

Multiple Choice

What happened when General William Hull led the American army into Canada?

• They captured Canada successfully.

• They were met by Tecumseh and surrendered Detroit.

• They won a decisive battle.

• They formed an alliance with Britain.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the privateers' victories against British ships?

• To gain strategic advantage

• To boost morale

• To capture territory

• To gain wealth

Multiple Choice

When did Congress designate 'The Star-Spangled Banner' as the National Anthem?

• 1931

• 1921

• 1941

• 1951

Multiple Choice

Who led the British troops in the attempt to capture Plattsburgh in September 1814?

• General Sir George Prevost

• General William Howe

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General John Burgoyne

Multiple Choice

Where is Plattsburgh located?

• On the shore of Lake Michigan

• On the shore of Lake Champlain

• On the shore of Lake Erie

• On the shore of Lake Ontario