The Start of the Jefferson Era
Who did Jefferson appoint as his Secretary of State?
James Madison
Who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
Who whose chosen by Thomas Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery?
Meriwether Lewis
Thomas Jefferson modeled his architecture after the works of the _________ and ________. (ancient civilizations)
Greeks/Romans
Which President filled a number of federal judge positions at the very end of his term?
John Adams
What city did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase?
New Orleans
What type of people were chosen to join the expedition?
Expert hunters, fisherman, and translators
Name two famous buildings in Washington D.C. built using Thomas Jefferson's designs.
The White House, Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court building were all built using Jefferson's designs.
Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Marbury v. Madison case?
John Marshall
How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory affect the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What was the name of the Native American women was important in helping the expedition be successful?
Sacagawea
What explorer was chosen by Jefferson to locate the western boundary of the Louisiana Territory?
Zebulon Pike
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the power to declare an act of the legislative or executive branch of government unconstitutional.
Why did the French offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States?
France was in dire need of cash to fund the many military conquests of Napoleon.
Name three items brought along the expedition of the Louisiana Territory.
Food/Firearms/Hatchets/Gifts/Notebooks
What was considered the western boundary of the Louisiana Territory?
The Red River
What was the name of the act that allowed the president to fill a number of federal judge positions at the very end of a presidential term?
The Judiciary Act of 1801
Why did Spain hand over control of the Louisiana Territory?
Spain handed over control because they did not believe they could govern, settle, or maintain an area so vast. They were also scared of Napoleon and wanted to keep peace.
What was the purpose of the expedition of the Louisiana Territory?
The purpose was to survey the new land. This included mapping out the territory and exploring the plants and animals of the area.