Thomas Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course

Who won the election of 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• John Adams
• George Washington

Who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• Sacagawea
• Thomas Jefferson
• Meriwether Lewis
• William Clark

What was Jefferson’s plan to do as president of the United States?

• Jefferson's plan was to establish a monarchy and abolish democracy.
• Jefferson's plan was to unite the country.

• Jefferson's plan was to increase the power of the federal government.

• Jefferson's plan was to promote industrialization and urbanization.

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain
• A trade agreement between the United States and Spain
• A military alliance between the United States and France
• A land deal between the United States and France

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States and its government?

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and allowed for westward expansion.
• The Louisiana Purchase led to the United States becoming a colony of France.
• The Louisiana Purchase caused the United States to shrink in size and limit westward expansion.
• The Louisiana Purchase had no impact on the United States and its government.

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To search for lost treasure
• To establish a new colony
• To study the native wildlife
• To explore and map the western territory of the United States and explore resources.

Where did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel?

• Through Canada

• Through Mexico

• Through Europe

• Across the United States to the Pacific Ocean and back

What was the lasting impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Discovery of new plant and animal species
• Establishment of trade routes with Native American tribes
• Exploration and mapping of the western territories and opened up westward expansion

• Creation of national parks in the western territories

When was the Louisiana Purchase ratified?

• October 20, 1803
• October 20, 1806
• October 20, 1805
• October 20, 1804

What does ratify mean?

• To postpone or delay something
• To ignore or overlook something
• To reject or disapprove something
• To formally approve or have it become a law.