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Thomas Jefferson

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Thomas Jefferson wanted a strong federal government.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Thomas Jefferson believed in laissez-faire. What does laissez-faire mean?

a)

People should be as free as possible from government control; little government interference.

b)

The government should make as many laws as possible to ensure order.

c)

Fairs and carnivals should be held every Friday in the cities.

3.

Why did Thomas Jefferson end the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

He had a personal vendetta against John Adams.

b)

He believed the acts were a threat to free speech.

c)

He wanted to make an act that was even stricter on free speech.

4.

What are two things that Marbury v Madison established? (choose 2)

a)

the constitution is the highest law of the land

b)

the job of the courts is to make sure that the president is doing his job

c)

the constitution is flexible and applies only to certain people and situations

d)

the job of the courts is to see that the constitution is followed

5.

The Louisiana Territory is land ____of the Mississippi River.

a)

east

b)

west

6.

The Louisiana Purchase led to America having control of the Mississippi River. Why was this beneficial to the U.S.?

a)

It allowed them to use the Mississippi River for trade and transportation.

b)

It allowed the US to sneak past the Spanish.

c)

It meant that the US had easier access to the Gulf of Mexico to invade Mexico with more ease.

7.

Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

Napoleon

b)

Jefferson & Adams

c)

Lewis & Clark

d)

Lisa & Shark

8.

The Louisiana Purchase __________ the size of the United States.

a)

tripled

b)

doubled

c)

did nothing for

9.

What is the Embargo Act?

a)

Allowed Americans to colonize Texas

b)

Prohibited American ships from trading with European Nations

c)

Prohibited American ships from trading with African nations

10.

The case of Marbury v. Madison established, ___________, which means that the Supreme Court reviews laws to check their constitutionality.

a)

judicial review

b)

legislative branch

c)

Marbury's Law

11.
The Marbury vs. Madison case established _____________________which gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
a)
Judicial Act of 1789
b)
Presidential vetoes
c)
Constitutional amendments
d)
Judicial Review
12.
How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
The Louisiana Purchase
b)
The purchase of California
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
13.
What did Jefferson do as soon as he was sworn in as President?
a)
He got rid of laws, parts of government, most of the military
b)
He passed laws, added a new department, hired judges
c)
He increased the size of the Navy, removed Congress, added a Secretary
14.
What does judicial review mean?
a)
The Supreme Court has the power to cancel any laws that are unconstitutional
b)
The Congress has the power to make laws
15.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
16.
What is represented by "A" on this map?
a)
Missouri River
b)
Mississippi River
c)
Ohio River
d)
Columbia River
17.
What is represented by "4" on this map?
a)
The United States (before 1803)
b)
Louisiana Purchase
c)
Disputed territory (between Britain, the United States, Russia, and Spain)
d)
Land controlled by the British (what is Canada today)
18.
Who sold the Louisiana territory to the US?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Britian
d)
Portugal
19.
Thomas Jefferson was the ____ president.
a)
3rd 
b)
16th 
c)
43rd
d)
20th
20.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million