Chapter 8 Jefferson Era

The War of 1812 was fought between the U.S. and what country?

• France

• Canada

• Spain

• Great Britain

How was the tie in the Electoral College for the election of 1800 resolved?

• House of Representatives choose the President

• Senate choose the President

• A new election was held

• Supreme Court decided the outcome

In what ways did the policies of Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency affect the government? Select ALL that apply.

• It reduced federal taxes

• It cut the military in half

• It weakened the powers of the states

• It limited the number of federal workers

Who was John Marshall?

• the first Secretary of State under Jefferson

• Jefferson’s Vice President

• Supreme Court justice who established judicial review

• Leader of the Federalist Party

Who was the Native American guide who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• Tecumseh

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Sacagawea

Why was the Louisiana Purchase such a significant event for the United States? Select ALL that apply.

• It doubled the size of the country

• It gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River

• It drove Spain out of North America

• It opened lands for Western expansion

Which European powers had a strong presence in the middle of the North American continent during Jefferson’s presidency?

• Spain and France

• France and Great Britain

• Great Britain and France

• Spain and Great Britain

Who shot Alexander Hamilton in the famous duel?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Aaron Burr

• Charles Pinckney

Who became a national hero after leading the U.S. to a decisive victory in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• William Henry Harrison

• Francis Scott Key

What was the main cause of the fighting between Native Americans on the frontier and the U.S. government?

• Native Americans support for the British in the War of 1812

• Trade and economic disputes

• white settlers moving onto lands guaranteed to Native Americans by treaty

• Native Americans refusal to move into the Louisiana Territory