Thomas Jefferson

What was the main objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Discover a waterway across America
• Map the uncharted territory
• Document wildlife and plants in the area
• Get a Christmas tree for the White House

The Lewis and Clark expedition lasted for how long?

• 2 years
• 2 months
• 2 weeks
• They never returned

What did the Embargo act of 1807 do?

• Allowed American merchants to trade with whoever.
• Banned American merchants from trading with foreign nations.
• Raised taxes on imported goods.

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President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from what French Emperor?

• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Andre the Giant
• Charles de Gaulle
• Bonjour Cradle

The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from which foreign country?

• Spain
• France
• England
• Germany

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The Marbury vs. Madison case established _____________________which gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

• Judicial Act of 1789
• Presidential vetoes
• Constitutional amendments
• Judicial Review

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

• The Louisiana Purchase
• The purchase of California
• The Treaty of Ghent

Which country was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?

• America
• France
• England

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What did Jefferson do to punish the British for Impressing American sailors?

• The Embargo Act
• The Stamp Act
• The Sugar Act

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What did Jefferson do as soon as he was sworn in as President?

• He got rid of laws, parts of government, most of the military
• He passed laws, added a new department, hired judges
• He increased the size of the Navy, removed Congress, added a Secretary