Key Events of Jefferson's Presidency

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It ended the Barbary Wars.

• It led to the Burr-Hamilton Duel.

• It was the cause of the Embargo Act of 1807.

Which two explorers were commissioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark

• Burr and Hamilton

• Marbury and Madison

• Jefferson and Adams

What was the main issue at the heart of the Marbury vs Madison case?

• The legality of the Louisiana Purchase

• The right to judicial review

• The outcome of the Election of 1800

• The cause of the Burr-Hamilton Duel

What was the outcome of the Burr-Hamilton Duel?

• Alexander Hamilton was killed.

• Aaron Burr was killed.

• Both men survived.

• It led to the Embargo Act of 1807.

What was the primary goal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade

• To expand American territory

• To resolve the Burr-Hamilton Duel

• To end the Barbary Wars

Which event marked the beginning of Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Election of 1800

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition

• The Embargo Act of 1807

What was the main conflict in the Barbary Wars?

• American ships were being attacked by Barbary pirates.

• The United States was trying to acquire the Louisiana Territory.

• The Embargo Act of 1807 was being enforced.

• The Burr-Hamilton Duel was being resolved.

Who was Thomas Jefferson's main opponent in the Election of 1800?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Aaron Burr

• James Madison

What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

• To negotiate peace in the Barbary Wars

• To enforce the Embargo Act of 1807

• To resolve the Marbury vs Madison case

Which of the following was a direct result of the Marbury vs Madison decision?

• Establishment of judicial review

• The start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

• The signing of the Embargo Act of 1807

• The conclusion of the Barbary Wars