Jefferson ... War of 1812

As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States

• Doubled in size

• Got smaller

• Quadrupled in size

• Stayed the same size

One of Thomas Jefferson's goals as President was to

• increase the size of government departments

• reduce the power of the federal government

• stop paying off state debts

• increase the size of the army

The United States obtained the Louisiana territory from which country?

• Canada

• France

• Spain

• England

Why was there an increase in conflicts with Native Americans after 1800?

• Native Americans demanded bribes

• Native Americans did not honor treaties with the United States

• New Settlers' took away land and resources from Native Americans

• Native Americans were moving east

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• increased knowledge about plant and animal life in the West

• immediate settlement of western lands by pioneers

• increased knowledge about Native American cultures

• A map showing a route to the Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following was a result of the Embargo Act?

• It increased American trade

• It increased Jefferson's popularity

• It badly hurt American shipping and agriculture activities

How did Britain and France primarily challenge American neutrality during the Napoleonic Wars?

• By imposing trade restrictions

• By attacking American ships

• By demanding military support

• By blocking American ports

What was the American response to British and French interference with their neutral shipping rights?

• Declaring war on both nations

• Imposing economic sanctions

• Passing the Embargo Act of 1807

• Forming an alliance with Spain

Which event directly resulted from Britain's practice of impressment?

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The War of 1812

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which action reflects Jefferson's determination to reduce the size and power of the federal government?

• Reducing the size of the Navy

• Did away with all federal jobs

• He paid state debts from federal funds