The Jefferson Era

The election of 1800 was decided by

• Popular vote

• The Electoral College

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

How did Adams use the Judiciary Act of 1801?

• To increase taxes on the Democratic Republicans

• To increase taxes on the Federalist

• To retain some power for the Federalists by appointing hundreds of officials before his term ended

• To retain some power for the Democratic Republicans by appointing hundreds of officials before his term ended

Who did John Adams name to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• George Washington

• John Marshall

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

In Marbury vs Madison, John Marshall helped establish the concept of judicial review. Which of the following is a principle (important part) of judicial review?

• The judicial branch can declare a law unconstitutional

• The President is always right

• Laws that conflict with the Constitution are allowed if voted on by citizens in a state

• The Constitution can be overruled by a majority in the House of Representatives

Why did Napoleon lose interest in building an empire in North America?

• The U.S. and France were at war.

• He turned his attention to Asia

• Toussaint L'Ouverture helped Haiti declare independence.

• The Barbary Pirates were raiding Frances ships.

What did Jefferson authorize Monroe and Livingston to buy from Napoleon of France?

• The French territory of Lousiana

• A fleet of retired French ships

• Arms and ammuntion

• Protection from Barbary pirates

What was the most important outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• They made first contact with Russia

• They discovered a route to Mexico

• The purchase of the Northwest passage form Natives.

• They inspired people to move westward

What major geographic feature did Lewis and Clark stop, rest, and turn around from?

• Lake Erie

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Alps

The illegal practice of dueling became unpopular after Alexander Hamilton was killed by...

• Napoleon

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• Chief justice of the Supreme Court

Which of the following was NOT a method of travel used by Lewis and Clark?

• Keel Boat

• Sledding

• Horseback

• Dugout Canoe