Thomas Jefferson Quiz

Who ran against Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 election?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

Which amendment simplified the Electoral College?

• 12th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

What was Thomas Jefferson's campaign slogan?

• Yes We Can

• Hope and Change

• Jefferson and Liberty

• Make America Great Again

What was the main philosophical question regarding Jefferson and slavery?

• Should slaves be freed upon the death of their owner?

• Should slaves be allowed to own property?

• Should slaves be allowed to vote?

• Should slaves be considered equal to white people?

What was the outcome of Gabriel's Rebellion?

• Gabriel and his followers were hanged

• Gabriel and his followers were pardoned

• Gabriel and his followers successfully seized the capital

• Gabriel and his followers escaped to Canada

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during Jefferson's presidency?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Marshall

What power did the Supreme Court give itself in the Marbury v. Madison decision?

• Power to appoint new justices

• Power to veto legislation

• Power to impeach the President

• Power to declare laws unconstitutional

What was the main purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?

• To establish trade with France

• To acquire New Orleans

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

• To expand the size of the US

What was the result of Jefferson's embargo policy?

• Increased trade with Britain

• Decreased American exports

• Improved relations with France

• Strengthened the US economy

What was one of the contradictions in Jefferson's presidency?

• He abolished slavery but supported the slave trade

• He championed small government but enlarged federal power

• He promoted manufacturing but wanted an agrarian society

• He advocated for free trade but imposed the embargo