Adams and Jefferson Presidency

What was the effect of the election of 1800?

• 10th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• The war between France and Britain

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Why is the 12th amendment important?

• It created separate ballots for President and VP.

• If there was no majority in the electoral college, the House of Representatives would vote to elect a new president.

• It reduced the tax on whiskey.

What happened to the Whiskey tax, as well as the Alien & Sedition Acts under President Jefferson.

• All were extended.

• The Whiskey tax was increased, the Alien & Sedition Acts were ended.

• All were ended.

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What did the United States gain from the Louisiana Purchase?

• More land, the Mississippi River, and port of New Orleans.

• The Oregon Country land and Mississippi River.

• Land in Canada only and the port of New Orleans.

Who did we buy Louisiana Territory from?

• England

• Spain

• France

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How did the Louisiana Purchase impact our geography?

• It doubled the size of our nation.

• It tripled the size of our nation.

• It reduced the size of our nation.

How did Jefferson respond to impressment of American sailors and ships?

• He passed the 12th Amendment.

• He passed the Embargo Act.

• He declared war against Britain.

What was the Embargo Act?

• A ban on all foreign trade.

• A law that supported all foreign trade.

• A ban on trading taxes.

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What are 3 ways Lewis & Clark's expedition helped our country?

• It led to the invention of new rivers and encouraged eastward movement.

• It encouraged our country to claim Canada.

• It resulted in accurate maps and new information about plants/animals.

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What is the best description of domestic policy?

• Issues and activities that occur outside a country's borders.

• Issues and activities that occur within a country's borders.

• When sailors and items on ships are stolen or removed.

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