Unit 3 Topic 2 The Jefferson Era Quiz

What geographic advantage did the U.S. gain with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

• access for the first time to the Great Lakes that allowed for an increase in the fishing industry

• more ports along the Atlantic coast that allowed for faster transportation to and from Europe

• full control of the Mississippi River for quicker trade

• access to the Pacific Ocean for trade with the East

Which of the following accurately describes the impact of Marbury v. Madison?

• the taxing power of states was limited.

• the power of "judicial review" was established.

• the rights of corporations were clearly outlined.

• the Supreme Court expanded the meaning of eminent domain.

Identify the major causes of the War of 1812? Select three

• Impressment of American Sailors

• The sinking of American ships in the Caribbean.

• The British refusing to leave forts behind in the Northwest Territory, which a violated the Treaty of Paris of 1783

• The British were encouraging Native Americans in the Northwest Territory to attack settlers

• The XYZ Affiar

Which of the following best explains the effect of the Embargo Act of 1807 that Thomas Jefferson signed?

• It banned trade with just Britain and France; However it actually to late to save our economy

• It banned all trade with foreign countries in order to punish Britain and France; However it actually hurt our own economy more.

• It prevented trade with Native Americans until they ceased hostilities with the United States which only made them angrier

• It banned all trade with communist Cuba, which hurt our trade in cigars

Which of the following things did Thomas Jefferson do to limit the government during his first term in office? Select three.

• Cut Taxes

• Decreased the size of the military, both the army and the navy.

• Eliminated many federal jobs.

• Balanced the Federal Budget

• Passed the Embargo Act.

Which of the following is unique about the Presidential Election of 1800?

• There was a tie in the electoral college between the two Democratic-republicans. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The House of Representatives broke the tie after 36 votes. Alexander Hamilton encouraged Federalists to cast ballots for Jefferson Thomas Jefferson wins. Burr is Vice President..

• There was a tie in the electoral college between the two opposing candidates. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The House of Representatives broke the tie after 36 votes. Alexander Hamilton encouraged Federalists to cast ballots for John Adams. Jefferson wins. Adams is Vice President..

• There was a tie in the electoral college between the two Federalists. Charles Pinckney and John Adams. The House of Representatives broke the tie after 36 votes. Alexander Hamilton encouraged Federalists to cast ballots for Pinckney. Adams wins. Jefferson is Vice President..

• There was no tie in the electoral college Thomas Jefferson defeats Aaron Burr and John Adams in a landslide victory. The Senate helped to count this vote. Alexander Hamilton encouraged Federalists to cast ballots for Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson wins. Burr is Vice President..

As a result of the presidential election in 1800

• the United States went to war against Britain.

• the new administration issued the Monroe Doctrine.

• the Constitution was amended, changing the way that the Vice President was elected.

• the Republican Party became a major political party to protest the influence of the rich.

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 political followers of Thomas Jefferson took up the name "Democratic-Republicans," preferring

• the immediate abolition of slavery in border states.

• a strong federal government with broad political powers.

• more political and economic power for those with wealth.

• a decentralized government with specific political powers.

The city of New Orleans was an important factor in Thomas Jefferson's desire to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France. Which of these is a primary reason for Jefferson's desire?

• New Orleans was key to accessing and controlling trade on the Mississippi River.

• Jefferson was concerned that New Orleans would fall into the hands of Great Britain.

• New Orleans was important to keeping a balance of "free" and "slave" areas in the country.

• Jefferson needed to be assured that French culture would be limited and eventually eliminated here