Jefferson's First Term Presidency

When did Thomas Jefferson win the US Presidential election?

• 1776

• 1796

• 1800

• 1920

What was one of the biggest highlights that popularized Thomas Jefferson's presidential legacy?

• Expanding the western borders of the United States

• Leading the major battles of the American Revolution

• A major leader of the Federalist party

• First major President from a New England state

Who was the Federalist candidate in the US election of 1800?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

Who was the Democratic-Republican presidential candidate for the US Presidential election of 1800?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

Who was the Vice President running along side Thomas Jefferson in the US election of 1800?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Aaron Burr

How did Thomas Jefferson simplify the Presidency?

• In a symbolic gesture, Jefferson walked to his own inauguration instead of riding in a carriage.

• As president, he took off his powdered wig.

• Insisted in riding in a carriage especially for his inauguration.

• Allow all citizens to vote in elections.

What did the third, fourth, and fifth US Presidents have in common?

• They all were from Virginia

• They were all Roman Catholic

• They were all from New England

• They were all supporters of England.

Which US President to be the first president to take office in the federal capital in Washington, DC?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What did "southern dominance of politics" refer to?

• Southerners were planters or farmers which supported the Democratic-Republican party

• Southerners were planters or farmers which supported the Federalists party

• New Englanders were planters or farmers and supported the Democratic-Republican party

• New Englanders were planters or farmers and supported the Federalists party

Who was John Marshall?

• staunch Federalist

• staunch Democratic-Republican

• appointed by John Adams

• served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for more than 30 years