Unit 7

How did most Republicans view the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• as a threat to freedom of speech

• they approved of it

• as a threat to the right to bare arms

• as a threat to women voting

Which of the following was a goal of Thomas Jefferson’s presidency?

• Declare war on Britain.

• Add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

• Reduce the size of the federal government.

• Reduce the powers of the state governments.

The Embargo Act hurt which nation the most?

• England

• France

• Canada

• The United States

12. Which of the following statements best reflects the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• It described the specific types of cases that could be brought before the Supreme Court.

• It established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review.

• It limited the Supreme Court’s effectiveness by requiring it to hear every case brought before it.

• It weakened the Supreme Court in relation to the White House and Congress.

16. The Battle of Tippecanoe was caused by...

• The British and French War

• The Embargo Act

• Conflict over American settlements in Indiana

• The Barbary Pirates

How many terms did Jefferson serve?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

James Madison (Rep) easily defeats Federalist Charles Pinckney.

• True

• False

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark - Explored the Louisiana Territory for/in order to....

• Scientific – study flora & fauna

• Establish relations for U.S. with natives

• Demonstrate U.S. control of Louisiana

• Find Pacific Ocean – establish US Claim to Oregon

The Judiciary Act of 1801 was not an attempt by John Adams and Federalists to “pack” the court before leaving office

• True

• False

Napoleon was selling the area known as Louisiana at the time,to fund his expansion of France.

• True

• False