Chapter 9 NatGeo The Jefferson Years

On what platform did Thomas Jefferson campaign for president in 1800?

• neutrality in foreign affairs and more support for education

• stronger federal government and limits on immigration

• limited government and lower taxes

• stronger military and abolition of slavery

How did the introduction of judicial review affect the U.S. government?

• It increased the power of the Supreme Court.

• It weakened the principle of checks and balances.

• It destroyed the balance among the three branches of government.

• It made it harder for Congress to enact laws.

Use this time line and your knowledge of the War of 1812 to answer the question: What year saw two major British victories?

• 1812

• 1813

• 1814

• 1815

How did the War of 1812 end?

• The United States destroyed the Royal Navy.

• Without declaring a winner, the two countries signed a peace treaty at the end of 1814.

• The United States defeated Britain.

• Britain won the war in 1814.

Why did Thomas Jefferson win the 1800 election?

• Jefferson received more votes than Burr.

• Burr decided to withdraw from the election.

• Hamilton’s support helped him win votes in the House.

• Jefferson persuaded members of the House to vote for him.

What foreign policy did President Jefferson follow as war erupted between Britain and France in 1803?

• He supported France.

• He supported Britain.

• He sought alliances with both countries.

• He remained neutral.

Why did Thomas Jefferson have some misgivings about the Louisiana Purchase?

• He thought it would be hard to govern.

• He worried it was unconstitutional.

• He believed it was too expensive.

• He thought it would lead to war.

What was west of the Louisiana Purchase?

• New Spain

• Saint-Domingue

• Indiana Territory

• British North America

Which three politicians were candidates during the presidential election of 1800?

• William Henry Harrison, James Madison, James Monroe

• John Adams, Aaron Burr, and Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson, Meriwether Lewis, Oliver Hazard Perry

• William Clark, Francis Scott Key, John Marshall

What purpose did the Non-Importation Act serve?

• It banned British imports.

• It banned French imports.

• It banned European imports.

• It banned all foreign imports.