Era of Thomas Jefferson 1
DAILY DOUBLE
Why was America not prepared for the War of 1812?
Robert Livingston and James Monroe went to France and negotiated a deal for the Louisiana territory. T or F
True
The expeditions of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike expanded Americans’ knowledge of the land west of the Missouri River. T or F
False
Lewis and Clark traveled west across the United States until they reached the Pacific Ocean. T or F
True
During the War of 1812, Native Americans regained much territory. T or F
False
The Sedition Act punished people who openly criticized the government. When Thomas Jefferson took office,
he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act.
What are the results of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
information about plant and animal life in the West
increased knowledge about Native American cultures
a map showing a new route to the Pacific Ocean
What was a result of the War of 1812?
The United States and Britain agreed to stop fighting.
From which foreign nation did the United States purchase Louisiana?
France
Thomas Jefferson was uneasy about purchasing the Louisiana Territory because
he did not have the constitutional power to buy land from another country.
What is an example of judicial review?
Congress votes to approve a Supreme Court appointment.
A newspaper editorial criticizes a Supreme Court decision.
A decision by a lower court is appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution.
Which action BEST reflects Jefferson’s determination to reduce the size and power of the federal government?
He cut federal spending.
The Mississippi River was especially important to farmers because it
allowed them to ship their crops to markets in New Orleans.
Which country probably felt most threatened by American explorations?
Spain
What was one way Jefferson responded to the impressment of American sailors?
He asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807.
Who encouraged Native American tribes to unite against western settlement
Tecumseh
Thomas Jefferson believed that under the Federalists, the ________ ________ become too large and powerful. (2 Words ONLY, no periods commas or dashes)
federal government
Thomas Jefferson reduced the power of the federal government in economic affairs by promoting _________ __________
laissez faire
Chief Justice ________ __________wrote the decision that declared the Judiciary Act of1789 unconstitutional.
John Marshall
The precedent set in the case of ________ v. __________ gave the Supreme Court the right to decide whether laws passed by Congress were constitutional.
Marbury
Madison
Jefferson thought of his election as the ?
Revolution of 1800
Which country threatened to close the port of New Orleans to American ships?
Spain
How much did the United States buy the Louisiana territory for?
15 million
Who was arrested by Spanish troops in the territory west of the Louisiana purchase?
Zebulon Pike
Which four countries were attacking American ships in the Mediteranian Sea?
Morocco, Algiers, Tunisia and Tripoli