Early Republic Day 8

What year did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803

• 1776

• 1812

• 1790

What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• Mexico

Why was America interested in acquiring this land?

• To expand trade routes

• To find gold

• To establish a new capital

• To build a military base

Based on the excerpt, what event is being described?

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

• Revolution of 1800

• Louisiana Purchase

What happened in 1803 AND how did it change the U.S.?

• The Louisiana Purchase; it doubled the size of the U.S.

• The War of 1812; it increased national pride.

• The signing of the Constitution; it established the U.S. government.

• The Boston Tea Party; it led to the American Revolution.

Marbury v. Madison is significant because it gave the Supreme Court the ability to use what?

• Judicial review

• Executive orders

• Legislative veto

• Presidential pardon

Who was the Supreme Court Chief Justice that strengthened the power of the federal government and the judicial branch?

• John Marshall

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

The Revolution of 1800 saw a changing of political power from the Federalists to which group?

• Democrat-Republicans

• Whigs

• Libertarians

• Green Party

Who became the 3rd president of the U.S., reduced the size of the military, and cut government spending?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

What prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, but colonists ignored?

• Proclamation of 1763

• Treaty of Paris

• Northwest Ordinance

• Homestead Act