8th Grade Gallopade Chapter 9/10 Review 3

What was one way Tennessee’s first constitution was similar to the US Constitution?

• They both had a section declaring individuals’ rights.

• They both have remained unchanged since their creation.

• They were written in the same year.

• They both have a unicameral legislative branch.

One successful result of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was:

• the first map of the Pacific Northwest.

• the first settlement in what is currently New Mexico.

• the discovery of the Cumberland Gap.

• it led to a treaty between the British Canadians and the Americans.

Longhunters often travelled through this to get to the area that would be come Tennessee.

• The Ohio River

• The Cumberland Gap

• The South Gorge

• Pike’s Peak

Why was Jefferson apprehensive about buying the Louisiana Purchase from France?

• He didn’t trust Napoleon and the French government.

• He wasn’t sure he had the Constitutional authority to make the purchase.

• He wasn’t sure if $15 million was a good price.

• He was apprehensive of the potential problems it could cause with the American Indians in the territory.

Answer explanation

He did have the authority according to the idea of implied powers.

Why was New Orleans important to Thomas Jefferson?

• New Orleans’ population would double the size of the USA.

• New Orleans was a valuable fort city that was a major stronghold against the constant battle with the American Indians.

• It was the port city at the mouth of the Mississippi River which was a major trade route and the western border of the current United States.

• It’s rich culture would be a valuable asset to a new and maturing country.

Jefferson refused to pay tribute to the Barbary Pirates because he believed in __________.

• tough political strategy

• free trade

• mutiny

• trade restrictions

Which of the following was a significant effect from the election of 1800?

• It led to the passing of the 12th Amendment.

• The Federalists remained in power.

• Aaron Burr was elected president.

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams tied 35 times before the tie was broken.

Answer explanation

The 12th Amendment changed the way the Vice President was selected.

What was the significance of “Mr. Jefferson’s War” with the Barbary Pirates?

• It was the first military loss for a young USA.

• It led to Jefferson’s decision to not run for a third term.

• It showed that the US was going to protect its interests.

• The US gained new allies in the Mediterranean.

If there is a tie in the electoral college vote for president, who then votes to break the tie?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• It goes to whomever won the popular vote.

• The House of Representatives

How did westward expansion lead to statehood for Tennessee?

• Because of westward expansion, settlers were eager to create a place where religious freedom was allowed.

• It led settlers to rebel against North Carolina and begin their own state.

• Westward expansion led more people to move and settle in the Southwest Territory, giving the area the necessary population to apply for statehood.

• Forced off their homeland by the European settlers, Tennessee became a place of refuge for many native pioneers.