Thomas Jefferson and American Expansion Quiz

What were the Barbary Pirates?

• American naval officers fighting in the Mediterranean

• Privateers and corsairs from North African states

• British pirates operating in the Caribbean

• Spanish explorers in the New World

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Why did the United States pay tribute to the Barbary States?

• To gain access to valuable resources in the Mediterranean

• To establish diplomatic relations with North African countries

• To protect American merchant vessels from piracy

• To support the Barbary Pirates' activities

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What was Thomas Jefferson's view on paying tribute to the Barbary Pirates?

• He believed it was costly and a sign of weakness

• He believed it was necessary for maintaining peace

• He believed it was a fair trade for access to Mediterranean markets

• He believed it was a way to gain intelligence on North African countries

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What were the Barbary Wars?

• A series of military conflicts between the United States and the Barbary States

• A trade dispute between American merchants and the Barbary Pirates

• A series of diplomatic negotiations to end piracy in the Mediterranean

• A conflict between European nations over control of North African territories

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What were the outcomes of the Barbary Wars?

• Continued conflict and piracy in the Mediterranean

• Signing of treaties, release of American prisoners, and end of tribute payments

• Annexation of North African territories by the United States

• Establishment of American naval bases in the Mediterranean

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What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

• A law that promoted agricultural self-sufficiency

• A law that imposed tariffs on imported goods

• A law that encouraged American merchants to engage in foreign trade

• A law that prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations

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Why did Thomas Jefferson support the Embargo Act?

• To increase government revenue through tariffs

• To protect American industries from foreign competition

• To pressure Britain and France to respect American neutrality

• To promote agricultural exports to foreign markets

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What were the unintended economic consequences of the Embargo Act?

• Increased prosperity for American industries

• Strengthening of American diplomatic relations with Britain and France

• Severe economic hardships for American merchants, farmers, and shipbuilders

• Expansion of foreign trade and investment in the United States

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What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• A scientific expedition to study marine life

• A diplomatic mission to negotiate with European powers

• A military campaign against Native American tribes

• An exploration mission to the western part of the continent

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Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• John Adams and Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

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