Jefferson Presidency

The Louisiana Purchase - 

• doubled the size of the U.S.
• tripled the size of the U.S.
• cut the U.S. size in half
• gave thousands of acres to the Spanish

Identify this person by the clues given:
- Author of the Declaration of Independence
- 1st Secretary of State
- Won the election of 1800 to become our 3rd president
- on the nickel (and the $2 bill)

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Aaron Burr
• John Adams

He killed Alexander Hamilton

• Jefferson
• Burr
• Boone

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Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?

• America
• France
• England

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What group explored the Louisiana Territory and lands west?

• Pike expedition
• Cartier expedition
• Sam and Dean journey
• Lewis and Clark expedition

What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?

• Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
• Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
• Raised taxes on imported goods.

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The election of 1800 was decided by the

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• popular votes
• the electoral college

Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark as a translator and guide?

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Rebecca White

• Abigail Adams

Thomas is best remembered for writing the ______________.

• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence

What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To see how many new animals they could find.
• To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
• To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
• To see of they could find New Orleans.

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