American Republic Quiz 9

Sort the ideas to tell about each political party.

(HINT: See pg. 193 in your textbook if you need help)

Groups:

(a) Federalists

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(b) Democratic-Republicans

• led by Thomas Jefferson

• wanted independent, self-suficient farmers

• wanted a strong merchant and manufacturing base

• wanted strong national government

• believed the common man is natura;;y good and can govern

• wanted less government; limited central government; state governmetns could best handle matters

• lead by Alexander Hamilton

• believed not everyone was equally good; those with wealth and education should govern

Sort the ideas to tell which Federalist policies were kept intact, and which were changed during Thomas Jefferson's presidency.

(HINT: See pg. 194 in your textbook for help.)

Groups:

(a) Kept Intact

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(b) Did Not Keep

• the Sedition Act

• the Naturalization Act

• the National Bank

• the plan for repaying war debts

• the Judiciary Act

• the Alien Act

Why was New Orleans important to Americans living west of the Appalachian Mountains?

(HINT: See pg. 196 in your textbook for help.)

Why did Napoleon sell Louisiana to the United States?

(HINT: See pg. 196 in your textbook for help.)

What did Jefferson order Lewis and Clark to do during their expedition in the Louisiana Territory?

(HINT: See pg. 197 in your textbook for help.)

• study the geology, botany and zoology of the territory

• gather information on the Native American tribes they met

• establish new ports for trade along the Mississippi River

• seek evidence of British soldiers or forts

• create new settlements so the U.S. could expand west

Who served as an interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark?

(HINT: See pg. 198 in your textbook for help.)

When the war between France and England reached a stalemate, what action did each take against the other?

(HINT: See pg. 200 in your textbook for help.)

• they each tried to destroy each other's navy

• they each tried to persuade the U.S. to help fight on their side

• they each blockaded ports controlled by the other

• they each seized American ships that were trading with the other

The renewed British policy of ​ (a)   resulted in the USS Chesapeake being fired at by the British ship, the HMS Leopard.

(HINT: See pgs. 200-201 in your textbook for help.)

• impressment
• embargo
• blockades

How did President Jefferson respond to the threat posed by England?

(HINT: See pg. 201 in your textbook for help.)

Why did President Jefferson's trade embargo turn out to be a disaster?

(HINT: See pg. 201 in your textbook for help.)