Thomas Jefferson

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

• It divided it in half.

• It doubled it.

• It tripled it.

• It added the rest of the states in the modern U.S.

Which of the following represents the land gained in the Louisiana Purchase?

• A

• B

• C

• D

After the Louisiana Purchase, which physical feature marked the western border of the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To explore and map the land west of the Mississippi

• To improve relations with Mexico

• To establish the 13 colonies

• To find land suitable for the White House

Who were the Presidential candidates in the Election of 1800?

• Washington, Adams

• Hamilton, Adams

• Madison, Pinckney

• Jefferson, Adams

Why is the Election of 1800 called the "Revolution of 1800" or the "Bloodless Revolution"?

• There was a change in power from the Federalist Party to the Democratic-Republican Party.

• There was a change in power from the British monarchy to the United States democratic republic.

• Thomas Jefferson chose to run for a 3rd term.

• Great Britain did not honor the Treaty of Paris of 1783.

Who won the election of 1800 to become the 3rd president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

How did Jefferson approach the British impressment of U.S. ships?

• He ordered British ships out of U.S. waters but didn't take revenge on Great Britain.

• He began impressing all British ships that entered U.S. waters.

• He declared war on Great Britain and called on France to fight with the U.S.

• He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to discover different, safer routes.

The Election of 1800 saw a change in power from __________________ to __________________.

• the Federalist Party, the Democratic-Republican Party

• Great Britain, the U.S.

• the Democratic-Republican Party, the Federalist Party

• Washington, Adams

Which of the following is NOT an example of how Jefferson's actions contradicted his political views?

• He followed a strict interpretation of the Constitution, yet he made the Louisiana Purchase deal.

• He believed "all men are created equal," yet he was a slaveowner.

• He supported an agrarian economy, yet he purchased additional farmland in the Louisiana Purchase.