Thomas Jefferson and the Early Republic

Who was the writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

In the case of Madison v. Marbury, what power did the Supreme Court establish?

• The power to declare legislative acts unconstitutional

• The power to veto laws passed by Congress

• The power to impeach the President

• The power to amend the Constitution

What is the term for the Supreme Court's ability to review and overturn state court decisions?

• Executive Review

• Legislative Review

• Judicial Review

• Constitutional Review

Which territory did the United States purchase from France during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• Louisiana

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Texas

Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase and search for a route to the Pacific?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

• John Adams

Who served as the guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Crazy Horse

• Sacajawea

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?

• Abolished slavery

• Granted voting rights to women

• Established a national bank

• Barred trade with any foreign port

Who was the President of the United States during the years 1800-1808?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which river marked the western boundary of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

What mountain range marked the western boundary of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Range

• Sierra Nevada