Thomas Jefferson

What is this building, and how does it relate to Thomas Jefferson's life?

• It's Independence Hall, where Jefferson presented the Declaration of Independence.

• It's the White House, where Jefferson served as the third U.S. President.

• It's Monticello, the home that Jefferson designed on his family property.

• It's the University of Virginia, the college Jefferson founded in 1819.

From an early age, Jefferson had eclectic interests. What is a synonym for "eclectic?"

• Diverse

• Funny

• Unvaried

• Few

Which of the following is a principle of republicanism?

• Wealthy individuals should run the government.

• Society functions best when everyone acts according to their own interests.

• Laws only apply to certain groups of citizens.

• People should rule themselves through elected officials.

What did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have in common?

• The were both opponents of the Federalist party.

• They both served in the Army during the Revolutionary War.

• They were both advisors to President George Washington.

• They both ran for President in 1796.

Which of the following best describes how the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams changed over time?

• Friends, political rivals, friends

• Political rivals, friends, political rivals

• Friends, political rivals, bitter enemies

• Bitter enemies, political rivals, friends

What aspect of Jefferson's personality is best symbolized by the Lewis and Clark Expedition he oversaw?

• His diligent work ethic.

• HIs natural curiosity about all things.

• His sense of civic duty.

• His love of logic and puzzles.

Which statement about the writing of the Declaration of Independence is most accurate?

• Most of the Continental Congress delegates contributed to it equally.

• Every single word was written by Thomas Jefferson.

• It was written over several months during the summer of 1776.

• The version that was adopted on July 4 differed from the original.

What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States?

• It decreased international tensions.

• It doubled the size of the nation's territory.

• It gave the United States control of all of North America.

• It created an alliance between the United States and France.

What did the United States' purchase of the Louisiana Territory cost France?

• Access to an abundant supply of natural resources.

• Tariff revenues from goods traded along the Mississippi River.

• Relocation of its peoples to other territories.

• An abundant supply of Native American soldiers

What was a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It spread slavery to a large new territory.

• It created an alliance between Spain and the United States.

• It transferred territory from France to the United States.

• All options are correct.