Lesson 5 Questions

Which two candidates were involved in the presidential election of 1800?

• George Washington and John Adams

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

What was one of the main concerns Federalists had about Thomas Jefferson becoming president?

• They believed he was too young.

• They thought he would abolish the Constitution.

• They feared the violence and chaos of the French Revolution would follow him.

• They were concerned about his lack of political experience.

What did Democratic-Republican newspapers claim about John Adams?

• That he wanted to extend the term of the presidency.

• That he wanted to crown himself king.

• That he planned to dissolve the Congress.

• That he was going to declare war on France.

What was the result of the election of 1800 in terms of electoral votes for the candidates?

• John Adams received 73 votes, and Thomas Jefferson received 65 votes.

• John Adams received 65 votes, and Thomas Jefferson received 73 votes.

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both received 73 votes.

• John Adams received 65 votes, and Thomas Jefferson received 64 votes.

What was the significant outcome of the election of 1800?

• It led to the creation of the Twelfth Amendment.

• It resulted in a peaceful change of political power from one party to another.

• It marked the first time that the House of Representatives decided an election.

• All of the above.

What did the Twelfth Amendment, created in 1804, change about the electoral process?

• It established a separate ballot for president and vice president.

• It allowed the House of Representatives to decide the election.

• It increased the number of electoral votes needed to win.

• It created a new voting system for the Senate.

According to the image, which of the following was NOT a characteristic of John Adams and the Federalists?

• Rule by the people

• Emphasis on manufacturing

• Loose interpretation of the Constitution

• British alliance

What was significant about Jefferson's victory in the election of 1800?

• It was the first time a candidate from the Democratic-Republican party won.

• It marked the end of the Federalist party's dominance.

• It was the first time the election was decided by the House of Representatives.

• It was the first time an election resulted in a tie.

What was one of Thomas Jefferson's goals for his presidency as mentioned in his inaugural address?

• To expand the powers of government

• To limit the powers of government

• To create a large federal city

• To increase the number of small businesses

Which phrase from Jefferson's inaugural address indicates his support for a small national government?

• We are all republicans; we are all federalists.

• This is the sum of good government...

• Let us, then, fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind...

• Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.