Jefferson Quiz

Why was the Election of 1800 so scandalous? What happened?

Which of the following is NOT a belief of the Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson's Party)?

• The federal government should be limited in power

• The government should promote manufacturing

• Individuals' and States' states rights need to be protected

• The government should support small farmers

What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

• It ruled in favor of Marbury

• It established the power of Congress to declare laws unconstitutional

• It gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review

• It declared the Alien and Sedition Acts to be constitutional

Put the events in the order they happened.

• Spain gives Louisiana to France

• France offers to sell Louisiana to America

• A slave revolt in Haiti leads to the Haitian Revolution

Why did France offer to sell Louisiana to the United States?

• France wanted to expand the United States' territory.

• After the Haitian Revolution, France needed money.

• France wanted to gain access to US ports.

• France wanted to create a stronger alliance with the US.

Reorder the following.

• Congress chooses Lewis and Clark to explore the land

• Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean

• Lewis and Clark meet Sacagawea and she begins to work with them

• US buys Louisiana Territory

• Lewis and Clark leave St. Louis, heading west

What did the Embargo Act do?

• Cut off trade with England and France

• Damage Jefferson's reputation

• Hurt the American economy

• All of the above