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WorksheetsThomas Jefferson
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
True or False: Thomas Jefferson wanted a strong federal government.
True
False
Thomas Jefferson believed in laissez-faire. What does laissez-faire mean?
People should be as free as possible from government control; little government interference.
The government should make as many laws as possible to ensure order.
Fairs and carnivals should be held every Friday in the cities.
Why did Thomas Jefferson end the Alien and Sedition Acts?
He had a personal vendetta against John Adams.
He believed the acts were a threat to free speech.
He wanted to make an act that was even stricter on free speech.
What are two things that Marbury v Madison established? (choose 2)
the constitution is the highest law of the land
the job of the courts is to make sure that the president is doing his job
the constitution is flexible and applies only to certain people and situations
the job of the courts is to see that the constitution is followed
The Louisiana Territory is land ____of the Mississippi River.
east
west
The Louisiana Purchase led to America having control of the Mississippi River. Why was this beneficial to the U.S.?
It allowed them to use the Mississippi River for trade and transportation.
It allowed the US to sneak past the Spanish.
It meant that the US had easier access to the Gulf of Mexico to invade Mexico with more ease.
Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon
Jefferson & Adams
Lewis & Clark
Lisa & Shark
The Louisiana Purchase __________ the size of the United States.
tripled
doubled
did nothing for
What is the Embargo Act?
Allowed Americans to colonize Texas
Prohibited American ships from trading with European Nations
Prohibited American ships from trading with African nations
The case of Marbury v. Madison established, ___________, which means that the Supreme Court reviews laws to check their constitutionality.
judicial review
legislative branch
Marbury's Law
