Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe

Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because

• it was an instance of strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• he had stopped John Adams from purchasing it three years earlier.

• as a landholder in Virginia, he stood to profit personally from the deal.

• as a Democratic-Republican, he would normally be against such Presidential power.

The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of

• the federal control of interstate commerce.

• supremacy of the national government.

• checks and balances.

• judicial review.

In 1805, disputes with Barbary pirates, the capture of US sailors, and the payment of high tribute in exchange for ransom forced Jefferson to war with which city?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Tripoli, Libya

• Beijing, China

Why was the The Embargo Act of 1807 despised by business and industry?

• It required the first minimum wage in the U.S.

• It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports.

• It called for an increased tariff on all imported goods.

• It called for an increased tariff on all exported goods.

The United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812 because

• the British navy sank an American warship.

• British companies refused to pay debts to US banks.

• the British claimed rights to the territory of California.

• the British navy repeatedly seized American merchant ships.

Which of these BEST describes the result of the Treaty of Ghent (1814)?

• The United States acquired Michigan.

• Canada became part of the British Empire.

• The United States agreed to stop stealing British slaves.

• Seized lands were returned to their respective countries.

Which of these was inspired by events in the War of 1812?

• the Pledge of Allegiance

• the sewing of the American flag

• the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner"

• the writing of the song "God Bless America"

The MOST important aspect of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was that it

• prevented an invasion of French forces into Mexico.

• prevented an invasion of British forces into Argentina.

• showed the U.S. backed the independence of Latin America.

• allowed the powerful U.S. navy to patrol the South American coast.

Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"?

• Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity.

• There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812.

• The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party.

• The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.

Which area on the map was purchased from France in 1803?

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