Thomas Jefferson

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

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False

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What does laissez-faire mean?

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

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Why did Thomas Jefferson end the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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He believed the acts were a threat to free speech.

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Who did the Embargo Act affect negatively? Options: the British & French, just how Jefferson thought it would; Canada; women & children only;

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American merchants

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Which French leader agreed to sell the Louisiana Territory for $15 million?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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The Louisiana Territory is land ____of the Mississippi River.

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west

Front

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

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

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Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

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Lewis & Clark

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The Louisiana Purchase __________ the size of the United States.

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doubled

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What is the Embargo Act?

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Prohibited American ships from trading with European Nations