Thomas Jefferson Era

Who was the third President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

Which event doubled the size of the United States?

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican-American War

Who led the expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• John Smith and James Johnson

• George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to explore and map the western territory of the United States.

• The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

• The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to search for gold and other valuable resources.

• The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to find a new route to the Pacific Ocean.

Which act prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations?

• Non-Importation Act of 1806

• Trade Embargo Act of 1812

• Embargo Act of 1807

• Foreign Trade Prohibition Act of 1799

What was the main reason behind the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To increase trade with Britain and strengthen economic ties.

• To support French interests and join the Napoleonic Wars.

• To establish dominance in the Atlantic and expand American territory.

• To protect American interests and avoid involvement in the Napoleonic Wars.

Which war was fought between the United States and Great Britain during Jefferson's presidency?

• War of 1812

• World War I

• Civil War

• American Revolutionary War

What was the cause of the War of 1812?

• Dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

• Conflict over control of the Mississippi River

• Trade restrictions, British support of Native American tribes, and desire to annex Canadian territory

• British invasion of American territory

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Status quo ante bellum

• The United States gained control of Canada

• The British Empire gained control of the United States