Jefferson Quiz

Jefferson was eventually named president in 1800, when the House of Representatives' decision  was influenced by

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

As a result of the controversy during the election of 1800

• As a result of the controversy during the election of 1800

• Alexander Hamilton killed Aaron Burr in a duel

• the 12th Amendment was ratified

Initially, Jefferson believed the U.S. national government should be more

• democratic and have limited power

• industrial and educated

• dedicated to trade and a strong National government

As a result of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established

• the legislative powers

• the Judiciary Act

• judicial review

A long-term effect of the election of 1800 was the death of ______________ in 1804 as a result of a duel.

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

The Louisiana Purchase involved the United States and

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• The expedition was meant to create conflicts with the Native Americans.

• They were to map the Atlantic coast line.

• Lewis and Clark were to map and explore the Louisiana Territory

As a result of the Louisiana Purchase the U.S.

• doubled in size

• lost valuable land near the Mississippi River

• gained California and present-day Arizona

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle faced by the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• the Rocky Mountains

• the French army

• Rough waters

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was often aided by a Native American woman named

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Sacahontas