American History Chapter 9
Which action BEST reflects Jefferson's determination to reduce the size and power of the federal government?
he cut federal spending
Thomas Jefferson was uneasy about purchasing the Louisiana Territory because
he did not have the constitutional power to buy land from another country
the Sedition Act punished people who openly criticized the government. When Thomas Jefferson took office,
he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act
Which of the following was result of the War of 1812?
Americans felt a new sense of national pride
from which foreign nation did the U.S. purchase Louisiana?
France
What was one way Jefferson responded to the impressment of American sailors?
He asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act 1807
Among the natural features that mark the boundary of the Louisiana purchase are the
Mississippi River and the Continental Divide
Which statement is BEST supported by the information on the map?
The United States won victories at the battle shown
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
a reluctance to explore more of the Louisiana Territory
The Mississippi River was especially important to farmers because it...
allowed them to ship their crops to market in New Orleans
Tecumseh
encouraged Native American tribes to unite against western settlement
Which of the following statements reflects Jefferson's ideas as expressed in the excerpt?
government expenses should be reduced
Which of the following was probably NOT one of the "advantages" Grundy was hoping for?
increased trade with Britain
Who would have been MOST likely to disagree with Grundy's position?
merchant from New Hampshire
tribute
pay in return for protection
Which of the following statements is best supported by the information in the table?
representatives from the South and the West were largely in favor of the war
continental divide
separates river systems flowing in opposite directions
War hawks
supporters of the War of 1812
which of the following is an example of judicial review?
the Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution
Which of the following statements does the information on the map support?
the battles were decisive for American control of the Northwest Territory
Based on the excerpt, Jefferson
wanted to have good relations with Federalists
Francis Scott Key
wrote the national anthem