Unit 2: The Jefferson Era

What was a common goal of the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793), the Embargo Act (1807), and the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

• Forcing Great Britain to grant independence to Canada.

• Avoiding conflicts with European nations.

• Providing wartime aid to European nations.

• Encouraging independence movements in Latin America.

Answer explanation

Neutrality Proclamation = Avoid European alliances

Embargo Act = Closed trade between America and foreign countries

Monroe Doctrine = America will stop further colonization in the Western hemisphere from European countries

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

"While we are endeavoring to adjust all our differences with France by amicable negotiation, the progress of the war in Europe, the depredations on our commerce, the personal injuries to our citizens, and the general complexion of affairs render it my indispensable duty to recommend to your consideration effectual measures of defense. ... It remains for Congress to prescribe such regulations as will enable our seafaring citizens to defend themselves."

-President John Adams's address to Congress, May 16th, 1797

Which of the following foreign policy developments took place as a result of the international dispute described above?

• The War of 1812

• Jay's Treaty

• Alien & Sedition Acts

• The Quasi-War

Answer explanation

Foreign policy = How we will interact with other countries

The outcome of the Election of 1800 impacted the country because..

• it marked the first time the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists couldn't agree.

• it made a new law for separate ballots in the 12th Amendment.

• it caused tension between the Democratic-Republican and Federalists for years to come.

• it marked the first time a politician used influence to get elected.

Answer explanation

The Election of 1800 ended in a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr. To prevent this from happening in the future, Congress passed the 12th Amendment.

Using your knowledge of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, and using the source below, explain why some regions of the country voted Federalist and others voted Democratic-Republican in the Election of 1800. (To get full credit, describe BOTH why some regions of the country voted Federalist AND why others voted Democratic-Republican in the election.)

Which of the following are beliefs or positions of the Democratic-Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson? Select TWO.

• Pro-French

• Loose Interpretation of the Constitution

• Favored protective tariffs

• Opposed strong central government

• Favored a national bank to pay off national and state debts.

Which of the following statements best describes the reasons President Thomas Jefferson wanted the United States to make the Louisiana Purchase? Select TWO.

• It would provide and area in which to force the Native Americans to relocate.

• It would increase the size of the United States, allowing for westward expansion of America's farming society.

• It would give the United States control of most of North America and make it an important regional power.

• It would transform the United States into a world power on the same level as Britain and France.

• It would appease (make happy) the Native Americans living in the Southeast.

Which of the following statements best describes the reasons President Jefferson wanted the United States to make the Louisiana Purchase? Select TWO.

• It would provide an area in which to force the Native Americans to relocate.

• It would increase the size of the United States, allowing for westward expansion.

• It would give the United States control of most of North America and make it an important regional power.

• It would transform the United States into a world power on the same level as Britain and France.

• It would appease (make happy) the Native Americans living in the Southeast.

According to Source 1, which of the following is a reason why Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans?

• New Orleans gave access to the Pacific Ocean.

• New Orleans controls all of the Mississippi River and all of its commerce.

• New Orleans will become a stopping point for people traveling westward.

• New Orleans was a favorite vacation spot for many Americans.

The map shows the exploration routes of Lewis & Clark and Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions..

• faced few barriers from natural features.

• avoided land claimed by other countries.

• used river systems to help them on their journeys.

• took the most direct routes to reach the Pacific Ocean.

Who broadened the Supreme Court's power?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Marbury

• John Marshall