Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is most known for authoring which of the following founding American documents?

• Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Jefferson served in President Washington's administration as a diplomat for the United States further fostering his love for the country of France. What was his official position called.

• Secretary of Treasurer

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Interior

• Secretary of State

Which of the following statements best expresses Jefferson's person political views.

• States have the right to refuse to enforce laws that are unconstitutional such as the sedition acts.

• The federal government has the power to overstep the constitution when in deems it necessary.

• The countries economy should be founded on industry.

• The government should always look to increase the size of the military.

Whom did President Jefferson tie with in the 1800 presidential election?

• Pickney

• Burr

• Adams

• Hamilton

As a result of the 1800 election Aaron Burr (left) challenged Alexander Hamilton (right) to a duel. Who won the duel?

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Which of the following land acquisitions more than doubled the size of the United States during Jefferson's Presidency?

• The Oregon Territory

• Florida

• Alaska

• The Louisiana Territory

During President Jefferson's second term this act blocked trade with foreign nations, specifically England and France, but ended up hurting the U.S. economy more. This is considered one of Jefferson's worst decisions during his presidency.

• The Stamp Act

• The Embargo Act

• The Sedition Act

• The Trade Act

At the end of Jefferson's second term he issued a new law moving the nation in the direction of ending one of our worst evils. What was the law?

• A ban on the manufacturing of whiskey.

• A ban on the president's power to issue executive orders.

• A ban on the importation of slaves into the United States.

• A ban on capital punishment.

This political party would not campaign among the "common people"

• Democratic-Republicans
• Federalists

How much did Jefferson pay for Louisiana

• $15 Million because Napoleon was broke from trying to take over the world.

• $100 Million and the trade of Jefferson's Unicorn + 6ft beaver.

• 12,000 the exact amount in the Rebuck twins wallet combined.

• 1,500 with a trade in of a 36 coup, a 1 legged chicken and a one eyed frog name Max.

• $5, with a trade in of a 53 Buick, a 2 legged dog and a blind goat named Ella.