BJU American Republic Chapter 9.1

Who became the nation's third president on March 4, 1801?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about the abilities of ordinary people in government?

• They needed knowledge and understanding to make government decisions

• They could not exercise good judgment and make sound decisions

• They could exercise good judgment and make sound decisions

• They should not participate in government at all

What principle did the Republicans support regarding government?

• Strong national government to advance the nation

• Limited central government with more state governance

• Government based on the interests of merchants and manufacturers

• Increased presidential authority

What was one of the significant changes that Thomas Jefferson made during his presidency?

• He increased the size of the nation's army and navy

• He repealed the Judiciary Act of 1801

• He enforced the Sedition Act

• He expanded the tribute payments to the Barbary States

How did Thomas Jefferson's view on presidential authority evolve during his presidency?

• He believed in reducing presidential authority

• He began to believe that such power was not necessarily bad

• He completely rejected the use of presidential authority

• He did not change his views on presidential authority

What was the response of the United States to the demands for tribute by the Barbary States?

• They declared war immediately

• They paid the tribute because it was cheaper than fighting

• They captured and imprisoned the Muslim sailors

• They formed an alliance with the Barbary States

What action did Jefferson take when the Barbary States increased their charges in 1801?

• He immediately declared war on the Barbary States.

• He sent Commodore Stephen Decatur to the region.

• He paid the increased charges to avoid conflict.

• He formed an alliance with other nations to fight the Barbary States.

What happened to the American ship Philadelphia in 1804?

• It was used to blockade Tripoli's harbor.

• It was sunk by the Barbary pirates.

• It ran aground and was captured, then burned by Decatur.

• It successfully escaped capture and returned to America.

When did the war with Tripoli end and what was the result?

• In June 1803, with Tripoli paying compensation to the United States.

• In June 1805, with the signing of a peace treaty and the United States agreeing to pay for the release of prisoners.

• In June 1805, with Tripoli surrendering unconditionally to the United States.

• In June 1804, with the United States establishing a permanent military base in Tripoli.

What did Tripoli agree to after the war ended in 1805?

• To pay reparations to the United States.

• To stop demanding tribute from the United States.

• To cede some of its territory to the United States.

• To allow the United States to control the Barbary Coast.