Question 1

Jefferson showed his commitment to limited government by:

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A)  cutting military spending.
B)  selling the national bank.
C)  ending the tariff.
D)  abolishing the post office.
E)  canceling the national debt.

Question 2

The War of 1812:

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A)  made the United States a world power.
B)  strengthened the Federalists.
C)  was the deadliest in U.S.history.
D)  gave the United States its first colonies.
E)  generated intense patriotic pride.

Question 3

In the case of Marbury v.Madison,the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was:

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A)  Albert Gallatin.
B)  John Jay.
C)  John Pickering.
D)  John Marshall.
E)  John Quincy Adams.

Question 4

The "peaceful revolution" refers to the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From 1763 to 1803,the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition.What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

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Question 7

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-Oliver H.Perry

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A)  appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B)  elected president in 1804
C)  negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D)  a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E)  a war hawk from KentuckyF) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore HarborG) became vice president in 1801H) was chief justiceI) an American naval hero in the War of 1812J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT true of the American invasion of Canada?

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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.

Question 9

The Louisiana Purchase was made possible by:

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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.

Question 10

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address reflected:

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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 a commitment to continued governmental formality.
D)  a tone of simplicity and conciliation.
E)  his hopes for a new war to unify the country.

Question 11

Jefferson's Embargo Act:

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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.

Question 12

As a result of the War of 1812,President Madison:

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A)  ran for a third term.
B)  was even more committed to limited government.
C)  learned the value of some Federalist policies.
D)  is recognized as a great president.
E)  switched parties.

Question 13

Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 1804,Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with sitting Vice President:

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A)  Thomas Jefferson.
B)  Thomas Pinckney.
C)  Aaron Burr.
D)  John Quincy Adams.
E)  Andrew Jackson.

Question 15

Examine Aaron Burr's western conspiracy.

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Question 16

Once in office,Jefferson set out to dismantle Hamilton's Federalist economic program.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency,the national debt grew much larger.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each description with the item below.
-William Marbury

Accepted Answer

A)  appointed justice of the peace in the District of Columbia
B)  elected president in 1804
C)  negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
D)  a naval hero against the Barbary pirates
E)  a war hawk from KentuckyF) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore HarborG) became vice president in 1801H) was chief justiceI) an American naval hero in the War of 1812J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West

Question 19

Jefferson's inauguration was notable for:

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A)  its sharp partisan tone.
B)  the impassioned delivery of his speech.
C)  being the first in Washington,D.C.
D)  the luxurious surroundings.
E)  its immediate call to arms.

Question 20

The British invasion of the mid-Atlantic coast in 1814 resulted in:

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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.

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Examine Aaron Burr's western conspiracy.

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From 1763 to 1803,the Louisiana Territory belonged to France.

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As a result of the War of 1812,President Madison:

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Jefferson showed his commitment to limited government by:

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In the case of Marbury v.Madison,the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was:

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Once in office,Jefferson set out to dismantle Hamilton's Federalist economic program.

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Which of the following was NOT true of the American invasion of Canada?

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Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

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In 1804,Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with sitting Vice President:

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Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition.What impact did it have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

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The Louisiana Purchase was made possible by:

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Jefferson's Embargo Act:

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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -Oliver H.Perry

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Jefferson's inauguration was notable for:

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The "peaceful revolution" refers to the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson.

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MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -William Marbury

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The British invasion of the mid-Atlantic coast in 1814 resulted in:

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During Thomas Jefferson's presidency,the national debt grew much larger.

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