Building a Young Nation

What was Thomas Jefferson's approach to interpreting the Constitution?

• He believed in a loose interpretation that allowed for implied powers.

• He made his career on believing and practicing a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

• He disregarded the Constitution in making decisions.

• He believed the Constitution should be rewritten every generation.

Despite his strict interpretation of the Constitution, what did Thomas Jefferson still want to do?

• Maintain the nation's size without expansion.

• Reduce the size of the nation.

• Expand the nation.

• Isolate the nation from international affairs.

Who did Jefferson send to Paris in 1803 with the hope of buying the city of New Orleans?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• James Monroe

• John Adams

What was the significance of New Orleans in the early 1800s?

• It was the capital of the United States.

• It played a critical role for farmers sending crops down the Mississippi River.

• It was the largest cotton producer.

• It was the main port for gold exports.

How much money did the French offer to sell all the territory in North America for?

• $10 million dollars

• $15 million dollars

• $20 million dollars

• $25 million dollars

What event caused the United States to double in size in 1803?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Territory Treaty

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Great Britain

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To explore the Louisiana Territory

• To find a water route to the Atlantic Ocean

• To colonize the Pacific Northwest

What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

• A bill that increased American trade with foreign nations

• A declaration of war against foreign nations

• A bill limiting American trade with most foreign nations

• A treaty of peace with foreign nations

What does the term "Embargo" refer to in the context of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• A mutual agreement on trade

• A restriction on trade

• A financial incentive for trade

• A diplomatic negotiation for trade