Early American Republic

What was the main accomplishment of Adam's presidency?

• Winning the American Revolution

• Keeping the US out of war with France

• The Louisiana Purchase

During Jefferson's administration, he Purchased the Louisiana territory,

• sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory

• eliminated the national debt

• cut the size of the army and navy

The Louisiana Purchase was the

• smallest land purchase by the US.

• the single largest purchase of land by the US.

• worst purchase ever!

Who was asked by President Jefferson to explore the western United States?

• Napoleon

• The native Americans

• Lewis and Clark

How did Sacagawea assist the expedition?

• She served as an interpreter.

• She helped them get supplies and horses.

• She made them fight the natives.

What was important about the Marbury vs Madison case?

• It made the president a king.

• It gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review.

• It gave the Supreme Court more power than the president.

What is "judicial review"?

• Judges get to review everything.

• It is the power to appoint new judges.

• The power of the court to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

What is impressment?

• A fashion contest.

• A conflict between two countries.

• Forcing sailors to serve in another navy.

What were the causes of the War of 1812?

• US wanted rights at sea.

• Americans wanted Canada and Florida.

• The US wanted Mexico.

June 1812, Congress voted to declare war on ______________.

• Canada

• Great Britain

• Florida