Jefferson Administration and Early American Politics Assessment

What was the main crisis that occurred during the Election of 1800?

• John Adams won by a large margin
• A tie in the Electoral College between Jefferson and Burr
• The House of Representatives refused to vote
• Alexander Hamilton won the popular vote

According to the text, why did Alexander Hamilton support Jefferson over Burr?

• Hamilton was a Democratic-Republican
• Hamilton believed Jefferson would make a better president
• Hamilton wanted to split the Federalist Party
• Hamilton and Burr were close friends

What significant change did the 12th Amendment make to presidential elections?

• It eliminated the Electoral College
• It required separate votes for president and vice president
• It gave more power to the Federalist Party
• It reduced the number of electoral votes needed to win

What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

• It gave Marbury his appointment
• It established the power of judicial review
• It strengthened the power of the president
• It eliminated the Judiciary Act completely

How did Jefferson respond to the Barbary pirates' demands for tribute?

• He immediately paid the tribute
• He established a trade agreement
• He sent the U.S. navy to blockade Tripoli
• He closed all Mediterranean trade routes

What was the purchase price of the Louisiana Territory?

• $22 million
• $108 million
• $10 million
• $15 million

What was Sacajawea's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• She was the expedition's military leader
• She only provided medical assistance
• She served as a guide, translator, and liaison
• She was responsible for mapping the territory

What was "impressment" as mentioned in the text?

• A diplomatic agreement between nations
• A form of taxation on merchants
• Forced service of American sailors in the British navy
• A type of trade embargo

How did Jefferson attempt to deal with British and French interference with American trade?

• He declared war on both nations
• He passed the Embargo Act
• He increased the size of the navy
• He formed an alliance with Spain

What was the economic impact of the Embargo Act?

• It strengthened the American economy
• It only affected British trade
• American exports dropped from $108 million to $22 million
• It increased American shipping profits