Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams

In the Election of 1800, which leading Federalist convinced his colleagues to vote for Thomas Jefferson, even though he was a Democratic-Republican?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Ben Franklin

• John Jay

Which two explorers were appointed by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

• Lewis and Clark

• Bonnie and Clyde

• Abbott and Costello

• Sajak and White

Why was the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison crucial to United States History?

• It established judicial review.

• It invalidated the United States' actions during the XYZ affair.

• It eliminated the need for a Supreme Court in the United States

• The Supreme Court merged with Congress for a very powerful second branch of government.

What is judicial review?

• The Supreme Court can declare an act of Congress or the President unconstitutional

• The President has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices

• Congress has the right to review laws to see if they are constitutional

• Congress holds hearings on the qualifications of Supreme Court justices.

In America, the War of 1812 increased American...

• importation
• patriotism
• fanciness
• hatred 

Impressment was one of causes of the War of 1812, and can best be described as...

• capturing our army to make them work for the Germans
• capturing our slaves to force them to work for the British
• capturing our sailors and forcing them to serve for the British 
• capturing Native Americans and forcing them to fight Americans

Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It cut the size of the land area of US in half.
• It doubled the size of the land area of US.
• It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.
• It cut the population of the US. in half.

What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?

• Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
• Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
• Raised taxes on imported goods.

Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?

• America
• France
• England

The _________ _______ guided American foreign policy for many years, and it prevented European countries from interfering in American affairs or trying to colonize lands in the Western Hemisphere for many years.

• American System

• Monroe Doctrine

• Missouri Compromise

• public works