Jefferson's Presidency Quiz

What year did Thomas Jefferson become President of the United States?

• 1796

• 1800

• 1804

• 1808

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To establish trade with Native American tribes

• To map the newly acquired western territories

• To find gold and other resources

Explain the significance of the Election of 1800 in American history.

• It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

• It was the first election where women could vote.

• It resulted in the first tie in the Electoral College.

• It was the first election held after the Bill of Rights was ratified.

How did the Marbury v. Madison case impact the power of the Supreme Court?

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court.

• It established the Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional.

• It allowed the Supreme Court to appoint judges.

• It gave the Supreme Court the power to impeach the President.

Analyze the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States.

• It doubled the size of the United States and opened up land for westward expansion.

• It led to a war with France over territorial disputes.

• It caused economic decline due to the cost of the purchase.

• It resulted in the loss of Native American lands without compensation.

What was the primary goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade

• To increase American exports to Europe

• To strengthen the American navy

• To promote trade with Asia

What impact did Sacagawea have on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• She served as a guide and translator, helping to establish peaceful relations with Native American tribes.

• She provided military support against hostile tribes.

• She mapped the entire route to the Pacific Ocean.

• She negotiated the purchase of horses for the expedition.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Embargo Act of 1807. What were its consequences?

• It successfully stopped all British and French interference with American trade.

• It led to economic hardship in the United States and was eventually repealed.

• It resulted in a stronger alliance with European nations.

• It caused a significant increase in American manufacturing.

What was the outcome of the Barbary Wars for the United States?

• The U.S. gained control of North African territories.

• The U.S. established a stronger naval presence in the Mediterranean.

• The U.S. was forced to pay higher tributes to the Barbary States.

• The U.S. formed an alliance with the Barbary States.