The Election of 1800: Jefferson vs. Adams

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Why was Jefferson's election so significant?

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It was the first peaceful transfer of power from one party to another.

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What city did Jefferson initially want to buy before purchasing Louisiana?

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New Orleans

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What was the economic reason why Jefferson wanted to buy the Louisiana Purchase?

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He wanted control of the Mississippi River so farmers could ship their crops.

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How did Thomas Jefferson believe the Constitution should be interpreted? Options: Strictly, Loosely, Flexibly, Broadly

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Strictly

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How did Jefferson go against his beliefs to purchase Louisiana?

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He used loose construction of the Constitution.

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The Louisiana Purchase was important because it ______.

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doubled the size of the United States

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Why did Jefferson cut off trade and pass the Embargo Act?

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He hoped to embargo would keep the US out of war.

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Which two countries were involved in the War of 1812?

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United States and United Kingdom

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What was impressment?

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Capturing American sailors and forcing them to serve in their Navy.

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Why did Madison have to ask Congress to declare war?

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It is a check and balance. Only Congress can declare war.