7th Grade LEAP Unit 2

Front

Who did Thomas Jefferson send out to explore the new Louisiana Territory?

Back

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Front

How was Lewis and Clark's expedition of the Louisiana Territory helpful?

Back

They recorded notes of new plants and animals, found a water passage across the continent, and met with Native Americans in the territory.

Front

The Slave Trade ban stopped new slaves from coming into America, or the _____________ of slaves.

Back

importation

Front

Jefferson's party believed in everything listed below, except:
- increasing the power of the federal govt
- working to support the farmers and poorer class
- increasing state's rights
- supporting the British

Back

increasing the power of the federal govt

Front

What did the election of 1800 prove?

Back

That a peaceful transfer of power was possible

Front

What was the most significant way Jefferson reduced the national debt?

Back

He cut the size of the military, scaling down the army by 1/3 and reducing the amount of navy ships in use.

Front

Nationalism is..

Back

Showing loyalty to ones nation

Front

What was the Louisiana Territory?

Back

An enormous area of land, extending west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.

Front

Who did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from? Options: King George III, leader of England; Charles IV, leader of Spain; Napoleon, leader of France; Sammy Hagar, the leader of Cabo San Lucas

Back

Napoleon, leader of France

Front

What did Jefferson use to double the size of the US?

Back

Louisiana Purchase