Jeffersonian Era Quiz

What was a significant outcome of the "Peaceful Revolution of 1800"?

• The creation of a new political party that opposed both the federalists and the democratic-republicans

• A violent transfer of power between parties

• The peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic Republicans

• The dissolution of Congress

How did Jefferson reduce the national debt from $80 million to $40 million?

• By increasing federal taxes and reducing tariffs on British goods

• Through selling western lands and tariffs on imports

• By borrowing money from European banks

• Through increasing military spending

What was Jefferson's approach to the Barbary Pirates situation?

• Continued paying protection money like previous presidents

• Ignored the situation completely

• Formed an alliance with the pirates

• Decided to defeat them militarily instead of paying tribute

What significant role did Sacajawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She was the expedition's military commander and protected Lewis and Clark from hostile French traders

• She provided crucial guidance across the Rocky Mountains

• She funded the expedition

• She documented the journey in writing

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What was the key outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

• It strengthened state powers

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It weakened the Supreme Court

• It eliminated federal judgeships

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What was the primary reason for British impressment of American sailors?

• To weaken American naval power

• To punish American independence

• To obtain sailors for Britain's war against Napoleon

• To collect unpaid debts

What was the immediate cause of Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Chesapeake Incident

• British taxation policies

• French naval aggression

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How did Native Americans factor into British strategy during the War of 1812?

• They remained neutral throughout the conflict

• They fought against both sides

• Britain supplied them with weapons to protect Canadian borders

• They served as diplomatic intermediaries

What was the primary military strategy of the Democratic-Republicans in the War of 1812?

• Naval warfare against British ships

• Defending the eastern seaboard

• Invading Canada

• Protecting New Orleans

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• The burning of Washington DC

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Baltimore

• The Treaty of Ghent

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