Chapter 8
During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the national debt grew much larger True or False
False
During the early 1800s, the British were more likely than the French to respect American shipping rights True or False
False
From 1763 to 1803, the Louisiana Territory belonged to France True or False
False
Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists True or False
False
Once in office, Jefferson set out to dismantle Hamilton's Federalist economic program True or False
False
Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader who supported the United States in the War of 1812 True or False
False
The Battle of New Orleans was meaningless since it was fought after the war had officially ended True or False
False
William Henry Harrison was the American hero at the Battle of New Orleans True or False
False
James Madison followed Thomas Jefferson as president True or False
True
Marbury v. Madison was sparked by Jefferson's attempts to repeal the judgeships initiated by Adams's "midnight appointments." True or False
True
President Jefferson thought the Supreme Court needed limiting by new constitutional amendments True or False
True
The "peaceful revolution" refers to the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson True or False
True
The Federalist party was badly hurt by its involvement in the Hartford Convention True or False
True
The expansion of the United States into the West weakened the Federalists True or False
True
Thomas Jefferson signed an act outlawing the foreign slave trade as of 1808 True or False
True
The Chesapeake - Leopard Affair that so enraged Americans and nearly precipitated a war occurred when which of these countries attacked a U.S. warship? a. Britain b. Spain c. France d. Germany e. Portugal
a. Britain
What did the Treaty of Ghent not do? a. It ended British impressment of American sailors b. It restored the status quo antebellum c. It ended the War of 1812 d. It provided for no territorial gain or loss for the United States e. It referred boundary issues to a joint commission
a. It ended British impressment of American sailors
Which of the following was NOT true of impressment? a. It only impacted a few dozen Americans b. Speaking English was often enough evidence to have a sailor impressed c. The British Navy was the most egregious offender d. American merchant ships attracted deserted British sailors e. Impressment was technically legal in international courts
a. It only impacted a few dozen Americans
Which of the following was NOT true of the American invasion of Canada? a. It proved to be the most successful American expedition of the War of 1812 b. The American burning of the city of York drove the English to invade and burn Washington, D.C c. Oliver Hazard Perry won a very important naval victory at Put-in-Bay d. One American army surrendered without having fired a shot e. American naval control of Lake Erie forced the British to abandon Upper Canada
a. It proved to be the most successful American expedition of the War of 1812
Aaron Burr's treason trial featured: a. John Marshall's insistence upon a rigid definition of treason b. Burr's dramatic confession c. Jefferson's testimony on behalf of the prosecution d. charges that the jury had been bribed e. three witnesses of overt acts of treason
a. John Marshall's insistence upon a rigid definition of treason
Which region of the United States was hit the hardest by the Embargo Act? a. New England b. The Southeast c. The mid-Atlantic states d. The Old Northwest e. The Louisiana territory
a. New England
What was the main source of votes in favor of war with Britain when Congress declared war in June 1812? a. Republicans in populous states like Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia b. War hawks from western states c. Great Lakes states d. New England e. New York and New Jersey
a. Republicans in populous states like Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia
Why did the Supreme Court decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland and Dartmouth College v. Woodward dismay Republicans? a. They saw the decisions as an attack on state and popular authority b. They believed that the Court was giving away too much of its power c. They feared that too many states would begin to interfere with corporations d. They believed that the Court was exceeding its Constitutional authority e. All of these choices
a. They saw the decisions as an attack on state and popular authority
How did President Jefferson plan to reverse what he perceived to be a drift toward despotism that had occurred in the 1790s? a. by eliminating the national debt, thereby reducing the need for taxes b. by destroying the opposition Federalist party c. by acquiring additional territory that could help to bolster American freedom d. by strengthening the army to stand guard against tyrants e. by sending cash payments to America's foreign foes
a. by eliminating the national debt, thereby reducing the need for taxes
Which of the following is NOT true of Jefferson's ending of the international slave trade? a. It finally achieved in 1807 what many members of the Constitutional Convention had wanted to do in 1787 b. Illegal trade in slaves continued well after the deadline c. The last day to legally import slaves was January 1, 1808 d. It was supported by many southerners because they felt African-born slaves were more prone to revolt e. At the time of its enacting, most southern states permitted purchasing slaves internationally
e. At the time of its enacting, most southern states permitted purchasing slaves internationally
At Horseshoe Bend, Andrew Jackson won a smashing victory over the: a. Cherokees b. Shawnees c. British d. Spaniards e. Creeks
e. Creeks
The war hawks were a. frontiersmen from New England who wanted to seize Canada from Great Britain b. men who were eager for war against Napoleon in order to gain the Louisiana Territory c. supporters of Jefferson and Madison's policy of economic coercion d. Old Line Federalists who wanted to sweep down and attack the British West Indies and Cuba e. Republicans from the West and South who wanted more aggressive action and thought the government's policies were wrecking their economies
e. Republicans from the West and South who wanted more aggressive action and thought the government's policies were wrecking their economies
10. In President Jefferson's view, what did the Judiciary Act of 1801 demonstrate? a. The federal government needed to be overhauled b. The Republican party would be able to dominate all branches of the federal government c. John Marshall had to be impeached d. The Constitutional Convention had been wrong in not describing the federal judiciary in greater detail e. The Federalists were trying to make the judiciary their stronghold
e. The Federalists were trying to make the judiciary their stronghold
In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court: a. showed its commitment to states' rights b. ruled that Marbury should occupy his judicial position c. made itself the government's most powerful branch d. proved it was not influenced by politics e. declared a federal law unconstitutional
e. declared a federal law unconstitutional
When Henry Clay called for an "American System" after the War of 1812, he meant that the United States needed a. a system of high tariffs to keep out European products b. a unique method of manufacturing that Europeans could not emulate c. a new way of winning wars d. an approach to government that had never been tried before e. internal improvements that would make the nation self-sufficient
e. internal improvements that would make the nation self-sufficient
President Madison's attempts to deal with British and French interference with American trade: a. were far more effective than Jefferson's b. showed his belief in peace at any price c. boosted the domestic economy d. revealed that Napoléon could be trusted e. led to war with the British
e. led to war with the British
Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to: a. make peace with the Indians b. establish a settlement in Louisiana c. capture California d. spread Christianity westward e. map and explore well beyond the Mississippi
e. map and explore well beyond the Mississippi
The Old Republicans, led by John Randolph: a. were mostly from northern and middle states b. were staunch nationalists c. were very closely allied with the Whigs d. supported Thomas Jefferson e. supported an agrarian society
e. supported an agrarian society
What was the main thrust of John Quincy Adams's foreign policy? a. to conquer commercial rivals by military means b. to militarize the Great Lakes for security c. to encourage European involvement in keeping peace in the Western Hemisphere d. to isolate the United States from the rest of the world by prohibiting immigrants and foreign goods e. to secure American borders and strengthen the peace with Great Britain
e. to secure American borders and strengthen the peace with Great Britain
The 1823 Monroe Doctrine argued that European countries a. could no longer establish new colonies in the Western Hemisphere b. had to withdraw from their colonies in the Western Hemisphere c. should sell their colonies in the Western Hemisphere to the United States d. needed to develop plans to liberate their colonies e. needed to focus their colonial ambitions on Asia
a. could no longer establish new colonies in the Western Hemisphere
Jefferson showed his commitment to limited government by: a. cutting military spending b. selling the national bank c. ending the tariff d. abolishing the Postal Service e. canceling the national debt
a. cutting military spending
Lewis and Clark's expedition: a. gave the United States a claim to Oregon b. was a spectacular failure c. fought against Spaniards in Texas d. encountered no friendly Indians e. concluded that the West was uninhabitable
a. gave the United States a claim to Oregon
The main issue that led to the "Missouri Compromise" was a. maintaining the balance between slave states and free states b. how to quietly end the embargo that was destroying the New England economy c. the need to maintain a balance between agricultural states and industrial states d. the lack of a provision in the Constitution for admission of new states into the Union e. federal aid to Mississippi River steamboats
a. maintaining the balance between slave states and free states
Thomas Jefferson believed that a large federal debt would: a. mean high taxes and public corruption b. be a national "blessing" c. help bankers and investors in the United States make money from the federal government d. be easily paid off in fifty years e. cause another revolution
a. mean high taxes and public corruption
President Jefferson advocated naval action against the Barbary pirates because he believed that a. waging war would be less expensive than paying tribute b. Americans wanted war c. he would gain political support because most of the nation's naval facilities were in areas where his party was strong d. it was essential to turn public attention away from domestic difficulties e. American prestige in Europe needed a boost
a. waging war would be less expensive than paying tribute
Between 1800 and 1840, the nation's most dramatic population expansion occurred: a. west of the Appalachians b. in New England c. in Atlantic seaports d. in the Deep South e. beyond the Mississippi
a. west of the Appalachians
The Shawnee leader Tecumseh: a. worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy b. was probably the greatest Indian preacher c. befriended western settlers d. attacked British Canada e. won a battle when Americans attacked his capital
a. worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy
What were the terms of the Non-Intercourse Act? a. Premarital sex became a federal offense b. America would trade with all nations except Britain and France and would restore trade with either nation if it ceased to violate neutral rights c. America would refrain from trading with any nation that was at war d. Britain and France would refrain from trading with the United States unless it observed proper neutrality e. All American vessels were prohibited from leaving American ports for foreign ports
b. America would trade with all nations except Britain and France and would restore trade with either nation if it ceased to violate neutral rights
Where did William Henry Harrison's forces defeat the Shawnee Indians? a. Battle of New Orleans b. Battle of Tippecanoe c. Battle of Lake Erie d. Battle of Fallen Timbers e. Battle of Queenston
b. Battle of Tippecanoe
Which of the following was true of the democracy that emerged at the turn of the century? a. It was generally supported by Federalists b. Common men were no longer content to be governed by an aristocracy c. It was the result of an increasingly educated American society d. It emerged out of George Washington's farewell address e. It found significant support among the southern slaveholding population
b. Common men were no longer content to be governed by an aristocracy
What was Aaron Burr planning to do before his plot was revealed? a. Kill Alexander Hamilton b. Create an independent confederacy of western states c. Take over Canada and declare himself its president d. Assassinate Thomas Jefferson e. Stage a coup in the House of Representatives
b. Create an independent confederacy of western states
Who did Thomas Jefferson believe were the most vigilant and virtuous people? a. City dwellers b. Educated farmers c. Factory workers d. African-American slaves e. Indians
b. Educated farmers
In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the Supreme Court declare? a. Congress lacked the power to charter a national bank b. Federal power superseded state power; states could not interfere with the federal government exercising its power c. The state of Maryland was superior to the United States d. The Supreme Court had the power to declare an act of the federal government unconstitutional e. A college had a right to a charter
b. Federal power superseded state power; states could not interfere with the federal government exercising its power
In his final days in office, how did President John Adams attempt to extend his influence on the federal government after he was gone? a. He rehired federal judges fired by President Jefferson late in the evening of his first day as president b. He appointed members of his Federalist party as new justices to the Supreme Court c. He named his son to the Supreme Court d. He created a new, life-long cabinet position and named John Marshall to the post e. None of these choices
b. He appointed members of his Federalist party as new justices to the Supreme Court
Which war hawk loudly proclaimed that his state of Kentucky was ready to march on Canada and acquire its lucrative fur trade? a. Felix Grundy b. Henry Clay c. John Randolph d. John C. Calhoun e. Andrew Jackson
b. Henry Clay
How effective was the 1807 Embargo Act? a. It forced the French to abandon the Continental System b. It severely hurt the American economy and had little influence on foreign countries c. It damaged Franco-American relations and led to the War of 1812 d. It made the British abandon the Rule of 1756 e. None of these choices
b. It severely hurt the American economy and had little influence on foreign countries
In the early 1800s, the United States engaged in a naval conflict with: a. France b. North African pirates c. Britain d. Spain e. Canadian smugglers
b. North African pirates
Which of the following was not one of the ideas proposed at the Hartford Convention? a. The United States should abolish the Constitution's three-fifths clause b. The Constitution should be amended to allow the president to declare war without congressional approval c. There should be a prohibition against two successive presidents from the same state d. The president should be limited to a single term e. Embargoes lasting more than 60 days should be illegal
b. The Constitution should be amended to allow the president to declare war without congressional approval
Who said, "We are all Republicans—we are all Federalists"? a. Alexander Hamilton b. Thomas Jefferson c. George Washington d. James Madison e. John Adams
b. Thomas Jefferson
As the War of 1812 started, one strength of the United States was: a. a large standing army b. a small but war-tested navy c. a surplus in the federal budget d. the national bank's stabilization of the economy e. President Madison's genius as commander in chief
b. a small but war-tested navy
President Jefferson's main reason authorizing the Lewis and Clark expedition was to a. convince skeptics of the value of the territory b. advance scientific knowledge c. Christianize the Indians d. beat the Russians to the coast of the Pacific Northwest and thereby have a claim on the Oregon territory e. promote American business
b. advance scientific knowledge
In 1804, Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with sitting Vice President: a. Thomas Jefferson b. Thomas Pinckney c. Aaron Burr d. John Quincy Adams e. Andrew Jackson
c. Aaron Burr
Who led American forces at the Battle of New Orleans? a. Oliver Perry b. William Harrison c. Andrew Jackson d. James Monroe e. Henry Knox
c. Andrew Jackson
The United States felt that with only slight pressure: a. it could seize Florida from England b. the French Revolution would reignite with better results c. Canada would separate from Great Britain d. France would stop impressing American sailors e. Indian conflicts would cease
c. Canada would separate from Great Britain
Why did Thomas Jefferson favor sovereignty of state government over the federal government? a. He knew that the opposition Federalist party still dominated the federal government b. He wanted the states to be free to build new cities c. He believed that state government was more responsive to popular will d. He feared that the federal government would provide financial assistance to manufacturers, leaving the states to subsidize family farms e. He believed that the federal government was not yet strong enough
c. He believed that state government was more responsive to popular will
Why did Jefferson overcome his doubts about the constitutionality of the Louisiana Purchase? a. He found a passage in the Constitution that mentioned the purchase of territory b. An amendment was ratified permitting territorial acquisition c. He decided that a guarantee of land for American farmers was more important than a constitutional principle d. He realized that he would lose the next election without the additional votes from Louisiana e. All of these choices
c. He decided that a guarantee of land for American farmers was more important than a constitutional principle
How did Tecumseh try to stem the tide of white encroachment on Native American lands? a. He tried to negotiate with U.S. government officials b. He sued the U.S. government on behalf of his people in federal court c. He sought to build a coalition of several tribes who could stand united in collectively owning and retaining the land d. He marshaled an army of Indians and declared war near Prophetstown e. None of these choices
c. He sought to build a coalition of several tribes who could stand united in collectively owning and retaining the land
Which of the following beliefs did Thomas Jefferson hold? a. People should learn to serve the government rather than expecting the government to serve the people b. An established church was the best bulwark against corruption c. High taxes, standing armies, and corruption could destroy American liberty by turning government into the master rather than the servant of the people d. The British parliamentary system was the surest model for Americans to follow e. To maintain order, a government had to levy substantial taxes and maintain a sizable standing army
c. High taxes, standing armies, and corruption could destroy American liberty by turning government into the master rather than the servant of the people
The 1804 presidential election resulted in: a. a comeback for the Federalists b. Aaron Burr's duel with Alexander Hamilton c. Jefferson's landslide reelection d. the rise of a powerful third party e. months of confusion over the actual winner
c. Jefferson's landslide reelection
The Louisiana Purchase was made possible by: a. Jefferson's threat to take the land by force b. Britain's support of the U.S. effort c. Napoléon's disastrous setback in Haiti d. the fact that France offered it for free e. the political backing of the Federalists
c. Napoléon's disastrous setback in Haiti
The Adams-Onís (Transcontinental) Treaty was designed to settle border disputes between the United States and a. Great Britain b. France c. Spain d. Russia e. Portugal
c. Spain
Which of the following statements does not accurately describes the War of 1812? a. It occurred even though Great Britain had decided to seek peace prior to the U.S. declaration of war b. It was militarily indecisive but left the U.S. as a major power c. The Battle of New Orleans enabled Americans to win generous terms in the Treaty of Ghent d. Americans launched a series of unsuccessful attacks on Canada e. Because of Captain Perry's victory at Put-in-Bay the British abandoned Lake Erie
c. The Battle of New Orleans enabled Americans to win generous terms in the Treaty of Ghent
Why was Captain Oliver Perry's victory at the Battle of Put-in-Bay (Lake Erie) significant? a. The United States won the War of 1812 b. The British came to realize that Canada was indefensible and had to be abandoned c. The British lost control of Lake Erie and therefore pulled back from Detroit d. The president announced he would not run for reelection in order to focus on a U.S. victory in the war e. The American people turned to new political leadership in the next presidential election
c. The British lost control of Lake Erie and therefore pulled back from Detroit
Which of these is not a true statement about the Missouri Compromise? a. It almost fell apart right after it was passed b. Missouri's decision to ban free blacks forced Henry Clay to negotiate a new agreement, the Second Missouri Compromise c. The Missouri Compromise favored the North d. The agreement prohibited slavery in the Louisiana Purchase territory north of the Missouri boundary e. It prevented sectional divisions from turning violent
c. The Missouri Compromise favored the North
What did Jefferson believe about relations between whites and Native Americans? a. Their differences were too vast for them to ever coexist b. They would get along better if Native Americans would release more of their land to white settlement c. They could live peacefully together if Indians abandoned hunting and nomadic ways and took up farming d. Native Americans lacked the intellectual capabilities of whites e. None of these choices
c. They could live peacefully together if Indians abandoned hunting and nomadic ways and took up farming
What did the British Rule of 1756 state? a. In wartime, neutral nations were expected to pick up the trade formerly conducted by the belligerents b. Warfare would not extend to the high seas c. Trade closed during times of peace could not be opened in time of war; otherwise, the British would stop it d. Conditions of war would determine shipping rules e. Forts controlled by a country before a war could be used by the same country during a war
c. Trade closed during times of peace could not be opened in time of war; otherwise, the British would stop it
Thomas Jefferson believed that the U.S. army should a. remain the same size as he inherited it b. be increased in size to help manage the country's new territory c. be reduced in size in order to save money d. be increased in size in order to be able to compete with any military in the world e. be disbanded and that the country should rely on militia for protection
c. be reduced in size in order to save money
The Leopard's attack upon the Chesapeake: a. resulted in an American victory b. occurred on the Great Lakes c. created war fever in the United States d. brought an official British apology e. ended the British practice of impressment
c. created war fever in the United States
Jefferson's inauguration was notable for: a. its sharp partisan tone b. the impassioned delivery of his speech c. its being the first in Washington, D.C. d. the luxurious surroundings e. its immediate call to arms
c. its being the first in Washington, D.C.
The Rush-Bagot Treaty demilitarized a. the border between the United States and the Spanish Empire b. the border between the Oregon Territory and British Canada c. the Great Lakes d. the Caribbean e. any British and American possessions where they held joint control
c. the Great Lakes
The British invasion of the mid-Atlantic coast in 1814 resulted in: a. their capture of Baltimore b. their defeat by American militia c. the capture and burning of Washington, D.C. d. Madison's resignation as president e. the U.S. decision to sue for peace
c. the capture and burning of Washington, D.C.
Western settlers and politicians believed war with Britain might enable: a. a monopoly of the fur trade b. expansion to the Pacific c. the conquest of Canada d. an alliance with Tecumseh e. an alliance with Napoléon
c. the conquest of Canada
The naval battle on Lake Erie resulted in: a. the death of Tecumseh b. American control of Canada c. the end of British naval supremacy d. Commodore Perry's glorious victory e. a British invasion of New York
d. Commodore Perry's glorious victory
Which of the following was not part of President Jefferson's policy of cutting federal expenses? a. He closed various American embassies in Europe b. He reduced the size of the army c. He cut the federal debt d. He bribed the Barbary pirates rather than fighting them e. He repealed many taxes
d. He bribed the Barbary pirates rather than fighting them
In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was: a. Albert Gallatin b. John Jay c. John Pickering d. John Marshall e. John Quincy Adams
d. John Marshall
Which of the following was not a reason the United States went to war with Great Britain in 1812? a. An economic recession affected the South and West after 1808 b. Many Americans believed that British policy was damaging America's economy c. President Madison's believed that Britain wished to eliminate the United States as an economic rival d. New England merchants wanted the government to protect their shipping e. Britain was impressing American sailors and violating American neutral rights
d. New England merchants wanted the government to protect their shipping
Who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific? a. Pocahontas b. Tecumseh c. Black Hawk d. Sacajawea e. Red Eagle
d. Sacajawea
Which of the following statements about the "Missouri Compromise" is not accurate? a. Maine was admitted as a free state b. Missouri was admitted as a slave state c. Slavery was prohibited in the remainder of the Louisiana Purchase north of 36° 30' d. Slavery in the Upper South was to be phased out by 1853 e. The controversy signaled that the main source of sectional conflict in future decades would be the slavery issue
d. Slavery in the Upper South was to be phased out by 1853
What is the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison? a. Marbury deserved his appointment as a justice of the peace b. The Supreme Court did not have constitutional jurisdiction over this case c. Congress did not have the power to pass laws d. The Supreme Court had the authority to determine the constitutionality of a law e. Congress cannot deny a president's nominee for a judicial appointment
d. The Supreme Court had the authority to determine the constitutionality of a law
What did the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution require? a. There could be no more than two candidates for president and vice president b. The vice president and president had to belong to the same political party c. A tie in the vote for the presidency had to be settled in a second election d. There had to be separate ballots in the electoral college for the presidency and vice presidency e. Presidents were to be limited to two consecutive terms in office
d. There had to be separate ballots in the electoral college for the presidency and vice presidency
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address reflected: a. his strong partisan desire to oppose the Federalists now that he was in office b. his desire to adopt Federalist principles now that he was in office c. an affirmation of educational elitism and commitment to continued governmental formality d. a tone of simplicity and conciliation e. his hopes for a new war to unify the country
d. a tone of simplicity and conciliation
Aaron Burr's conspiracy: a. involved a plot to assassinate Jefferson b. brought his conviction for treason c. involved the Federalists d. aimed to give him a private western empire e. caused his removal as vice president
d. aimed to give him a private western empire
The Louisiana Purchase was a problem for Jefferson because: a. the cost was too high for the United States to pay b. acquisition of new Indian lands was contrary to his principles and beliefs c. the territory was ideal for slavery, which he opposed d. he believed that the Constitution did not give authority to acquire new land e. it would be hard to defend it against the Spaniards
d. he believed that the Constitution did not give authority to acquire new land
President Jefferson's cabinet: a. included no one from New England b. was marked for its mediocrity c. shared his objective of destroying the Federalists d. included Madison as secretary of state e. never actually met
d. included Madison as secretary of state
All of the following are true of the Louisiana Purchase EXCEPT: a. it was Jefferson's greatest achievement as president b. the United States acquired an immensity of new territory c. it was easily approved by the Senate d. it was clearly constitutional e. it soon led to further territorial acquisition
d. it was clearly constitutional
To avoid the problems associated with political parties running multiple candidates for the presidency, Congress: a. outlawed multiple party candidates b. called for a constitutional convention to deal with this issue c. changed the qualifications for president d. passed the Twelfth Amendment providing that electors use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president e. made popular vote the method by which presidents would be chosen
d. passed the Twelfth Amendment providing that electors use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president
Jefferson's Embargo Act: a. forced a change in British policy b. was effectively enforced by the navy c. had widespread public backing d. sought to stop all American exports e. ended Jefferson's presidency on a successful note
d. sought to stop all American exports
The greatest support for the declaration of war in 1812 came from: a. the New England area b. the areas in which commerce and international trade were a primary occupation c. the manufacturing centers d. the agricultural regions from Pennsylvania southward and westward e. the Old Republicans
d. the agricultural regions from Pennsylvania southward and westward
In the Battle of Tippecanoe: a. British forces defeated a larger American army b. American forces defeated a larger British army c. American frontiersmen battled Spanish settlers in Florida d. the hope of an Indian confederation to protect their hunting grounds was ended e. William Henry Harrison was shamefully defeated by the Indians
d. the hope of an Indian confederation to protect their hunting grounds was ended
The Lewis and Clark expedition produced which of the following results? a. New scientific information b. Tall tales about gigantic Indians and a mountain of salt c. Stimulation of interest in the West d. New geographic information e. All of these choices
e. All of these choices
Why did President Jefferson consider French ownership of Louisiana unacceptable? a. Ownership by a weaker nation than France offered more possibilities for the United States b. The French might join forces with the British and endanger American security c. If the French quarreled with the British, the United States might find itself caught in the middle d. French ownership interfered with Jefferson's dream of an empire of liberty e. All of these choices
e. All of these choices
DNA evidence suggests that Thomas Jefferson probably a. had a psychological disorder b. fathered at least one child with his slave, Sally Hemings c. died from an early version of AIDS d. had a father who was a slave e. could not have fathered any of his children
b. fathered at least one child with his slave, Sally Hemings
As a result of England's blockade of the European coastline: a. American shippers stopped exporting goods to France b. hundreds of ships' cargoes were confiscated by the British c. Americans convinced President Jefferson to strengthen the navy d. merchant vessels were armed e. American businessmen paid bribes to the British and French navies
b. hundreds of ships' cargoes were confiscated by the British
Which of the following was NOT true of Jefferson's contradictory nature? a. constantly in debt personally while condemning national indebtedness b. resisted British authority before the Revolution, but advocated for a military alliance as president c. detested the institution of slavery while retaining approximately 200 of his own d. drafted the Declaration of Independence while maintaining the institution of slavery e. while a critic of executive power, he authorized the Louisiana Purchase
b. resisted British authority before the Revolution, but advocated for a military alliance as president
To President Jefferson, one major incentive to purchase Louisiana was to: a. gain the support of the Federalists b. secure American access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans c. spend some of the surplus money in the Treasury d. prove that the United States had become a world power e. acquire new ports on the Pacific
b. secure American access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans
