Adams and Jefferson's Presidency

What happened in the court case Marbury vs. Madison?

• established judicial review( gave Supreme Court(Judicial Branch) power to decide whether laws passed by Congress were constitutional

• John Marshall sent Madison to jail

• Everyone settled their differences

The Embargo Act of 1807, passed during Jefferson's Presidency,

• was an effort to increase trade.

• created alliances with European nations.

• resulted in a better American economy.

• halted trade with other nations.

Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade?

• Americans

• France

• Britain

• Pirates

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

• The Louisiana Purchase
• The purchase of California
• The Treaty of Ghent

To avoid the issue of the constitutionality of purchasing Louisiana, what did Jefferson do?

• He called it a treaty.
• He said it was a gift.
• He added an amendment to the Consitution.

Who was the French leader who sold Louisiana to the US?

• Richard Lee
• Prince Phillip
• Napoleon
• King Louie

When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?

• 1703
• 1903
• 1803
• 1813

Napoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason.

• He wanted to control the Caribbean.
• He was tired of trying to expand his empire.
• He knew Spain wanted to control the Mississippi.
• He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• It was the best place to go fishing
• It was a party town
• It was the Catholic headquaters
• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river

Lewis and Clark’s expedition had peaceful dealings with the Native Americans because 

• Merriweather Lewis knew how to speak the Native American language
• Sacagawea and her baby accompanied the expedition
• the Corps of Discovery used their weapons to strike fear into Native Americans
• the Native Americans were often hostile to the expedition

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2