Jeffersonian Era and Key Policies

Jeffersonian Era and Key Policies

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Jeffersonian Era, starting with the election of 1800, which marked a peaceful transfer of power. It highlights the Judiciary Act of 1801 and John Marshall's role in strengthening the Supreme Court. Key Supreme Court cases like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland are discussed. Jefferson's presidency is examined, focusing on his policies, the Louisiana Purchase, and the exploration by Lewis and Clark. The video concludes with Jefferson's foreign policy challenges, including the Embargo of 1807.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the election of 1800?

It was the first election with a female candidate.

It marked a violent transfer of power.

It was a peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

It resulted in a tie that was never resolved.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Chief Justice that expanded the power of the Supreme Court during the Jeffersonian Era?

John Adams

John Marshall

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

It allowed states to nullify federal laws.

It established the principle of judicial review.

It was the first case heard by the Supreme Court.

It declared the Louisiana Purchase unconstitutional.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act allowed John Adams to appoint the 'Midnight Judges'?

Judiciary Act of 1789

Judiciary Act of 1801

Alien and Sedition Acts

Embargo Act of 1807

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy did Thomas Jefferson maintain from the Federalists?

Neutral foreign policy

Abolition of the National Bank

High tariffs on imports

Expansion of the military

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key reason for the Louisiana Purchase?

To establish a new capital city

To gain control of the Great Lakes

To prevent a British alliance

To expand the cotton industry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the explorers sent to map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

Hudson and Cartier

Columbus and Vespucci

Pike and Fremont

Lewis and Clark

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