Jefferson Presidency & the War of 1812

What was the document that contained the first "rules" for government in the United States? (The first Government)

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Confederation

• Articles of Independence

An area of land that is part of a country but not yet a state is called this term.

• province

• township

• territory

• section

What did the Northwest Ordinance forbid (not allow) to occur in the Northwest Territory?

• gambling

• slave owning

• war

• squatting

President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million

• Jefferson Thomas

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Barack Obama

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Doubled the size of the United States

• Finished the war between Spain and France

• Provided a place for the French to plant crops

• Tripled the size of the United States

Who did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?

• John Marshall

• James Madison

• Lewis and Clark

• Napoleon and Sacagawea

Why was Jefferson hesitant about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

• He wasn't sure if the Constitution allowed it.

• He thought it was too much money.

• He distrusted France.

• He thought it might cause a war.

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1803

• 1812

Who served as the third President of the United States?​ ​ (a)  

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the country and is known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?​ (a)  

• Democratic-Republican

• Whig

• Democrat

• Federalist

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson belonged to the Democratic-Republican Party. This political party was formed in the late 18th century and early 19th century and was strongly influenced by Jefferson's political views. The party believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, states' rights, and a limited federal government.