Jefferson and Madison

According to Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans, the power to impose taxes on Virginians should be given to:

• Federal government

• The state of Virginia

• Individual citizens of Virginia

• No one

What aspect of Jefferson's personality is best symbolized by the Lewis and Clark Expedition he oversaw?

• His dilligent work ethic

• His natural curiosity about all things

• His sense of civic duty

• His love of logic and puzzles

How did Madison's political views change during his presidency?

• He reversed some of his fundamental positions

• His positions became more extreme

• His political views remained mostly unchanged

• He rejected almost all of his long-held positions

Which of the following policies would not fit into the original Democratic-Republican party platform?

• Increasing states governments' power

• Oppostion to a national bank

• Decreasing federal taxes on imports

• Strengthening the army and navy

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A treaty to end the War of 1812

• The acquisition of Florida from Spain

• The purchase of territory west of the Mississippi River from France

• A military alliance with European nations

True or false: Jefferson cut military spending.

• True

• False

Evaluate the role of James Madison in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

• He opposed the Constitution

• He was a minor contributor

• He was a key architect and advocate

• He was not involved

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the territory in the Louisiana Purchase.

Based on President Madison's second-term policies, which of the following statements would he most likely have agreed with?

• Be sure your political ideals control your policies

• Trusting your advisors can be incredibly dangerous

• Admit when you make a mistake and correct it

• A standing army is incompatible with a free society