Multiple Choice Questions

What was the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of
  • It made James Madison the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
  • It affirmed that federal laws have supremacy over state laws.
  • It established the principle of judicial review.
  • It showed that the Supreme Court could not stop Congress from passing laws that are contrary to the Constitution.
Which of the following best summarizes the results of the Election of 1800?
  • Thomas Jefferson won the presidency in a landslide.
  • Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College; the House of Representatives broke the tie and elected Thomas Jefferson.
  • Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College; the House of Representatives broke the tie and elected Aaron Burr.
  • Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the popular vote, so the Electoral College had to be created to break the tie and eventually elect Thomas Jefferson.
How did the Twelfth Amendment change the presidential election process?
  • If there was a tie in the Electoral College, the popular vote would be used to break the tie instead of deferring to the House of Representatives.
  • It abolished the Electoral College.
  • It put a limit on the number of terms someone could be president.
  • It changed the way vice presidents were elected.
Which of the following best describes the tone and message of President Thomas Jefferson’s Inaugural Address?
  • Jefferson sought to mend divisions between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans while also pushing for a smaller, weaker federal government.
  • Jefferson attacked Federalist ideology and boasted about his plans to dismantle the opposition party.
  • Breaking from the Democratic-Republican ideals he campaigned on, Jefferson laid out a plan to expand the power of the federal government.
  • Jefferson made it clear that creating stronger foreign relations was the number one priority of his administration.
How did Jefferson deal with the national debt he inherited from the Federalist presidents before him?
  • Jefferson added to the national debt by increasing government spending.
  • Jefferson reduced the nation debt by reducing the number of military personnel and other federal employees.
  • Jefferson reduced the national debt by increasing taxation on US citizens.
  • Jefferson took no actions that changed the national debt.
Which of the following best describes the result of the Louisiana Purchase:
  • The United States purchased a small plot of land at the mouth the Mississippi River from French settlers.
  • Thomas Jefferson negotiated to purchase the Louisiana Territory from the French but was blocked by Congress.
  • The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from the Spanish for $15 million.
  • The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million.
Why was Napoleon so eager to sell off the Louisiana Territory?
  • Napoleon wanted to build a friendly relationship with the United States and President Jefferson.
  • Napoleon was luring America into a trap.
  • Napoleon failed to put down a slave revolution in Haiti and was likely facing a war with Great Britain.
  • Napoleon was unable to deal with Native American revolts in the territory.
What was the objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
  • To make contact and establish relations with the Native Americans living in the Louisiana Territory.
  • To survey the land America acquired in the Louisiana Purchase.
  • To gather information about the plants, wildlife, and natural resources in the Louisiana Territory.
  • All of the above.
Which of the following people provided support to Lewis and Clark that was instrumental in helping them navigate and survive the western territories?
  • Zebulon Pike
  • Sacagawea
  • Squanto
  • Pontiac
How did Zebulon Pike’s expedition into the Rocky Mountains end?
  • Pike was forced to return from his journey before achieving his given objectives due to a supply shortage.
  • Pike met up with Lewis and Clark and helped them complete their journey towards the Pacific Ocean.
  • Pike died from illness shortly after summiting the mountain that now bears his name.
  • Pike was captured by the Spanish who feared he was acting as a spy.
What was the main disagreement that led to the fatal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr?
  • Hamilton and Burr had a dispute over personal debts.
  • Hamilton believed Burr was trying to become governor of New York to break the state away from the United States, so he sabotaged his campaign.
  • Hamilton and Burr had a dispute over a woman.
  • Burr was convinced that Hamilton was secretly working with a foreign power and actively plotting against the United States.
How did President Jefferson deal with the Barbary pirates?
  • He paid bribes to the Barbary pirates to ensure safe passage for American ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • He joined with several European nations in an effort to capture and dismantle the fleet of ships crewed by Barbary pirates.
  • He went to war with Tripoli, the home base of the Barbary pirates.
  • He refused to negotiate with the pirates; instead he avoided trade in the Mediterranean Sea until European forces expelled the threat.
What was the result of the Election of 1804?
  • Jefferson was reelected in a landslide over Federalist Charles Pinckney.
  • Jefferson ran unopposed and was reelected president by default.
  • Jefferson lost the election, but refused to give up his position.
  • Jefferson barely defeated his Federalist opponent.
How did the war between Britain and France in 1803 affect the United States’ trade overseas?
  • The United States prospered from trade with the British and French.
  • The United States saw an increase in trade with Britain, but refrained from trading with France.
  • The United States saw an increase in trade with France, but refrained from trading with the British.
  • The United States did not trade with Britain or France.
What was President Jefferson’s initial reaction to the British kidnapping and impressment of American sailors?
  • He instructed Secretary of State James Madison to start building a case for war.
  • He immediately launched a campaign to both recover the kidnapped Americans and retaliate by kidnapping British sailors.
  • He was upset by the British aggression and called for a boycott of British goods.
  • None of the above.
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?
  • It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.
  • It prohibited trade with Britain, but didn't apply to other countries.
  • It prohibited trade with France, but didn't apply to other countries.
  • It banned exports to other countries, but still allowed for imports.
What was result of the Embargo Act of 1807?
  • It had mixed success and was finally repealed after the War of 1812.
  • It was a failure and it was repealed after 15 months.
  • It succeeded and remained in place up until World War I.
  • It forced Britain to stop their campaign of impressment and was subsequently repealed.
What was the result of the Election of 1808?
  • Thomas Jefferson was defeated for a potential third term by former ally James Madison.
  • Thomas Jefferson was elected to a third term.
  • Thomas Jefferson chose not to seek a third term; James Madison defeated Federalist Charles Pinckney.
  • James Madison was awarded the presidency after running unopposed.
What was the status of relations between the Native American tribes and the United States government at the end of the Jefferson administration?
  • Jefferson had gone to great lengths to strengthen the bonds between the Native Americans and the United States through successful treaties and trade deals.
  • While both sides maintained their own interests in North America, Jefferson created a culture of tolerance between the Native Americans and the United States.
  • The Louisiana Territory was now a safer place for Native Americans who had previously endured harsh treatment under the occupation of the French and Spanish.
  • Jefferson’s increased focus on westward expansion resulted in Native Americans losing their lands and falling victim to the increased spread of disease.
What was the result of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
  • William Henry Harrison defeated the Shawnee alliance and successfully put down their resistance to American settlement of the West.
  • Tecumseh and the Shawnee alliance held their ground against the American troops, preventing further American encroachment into Native American territory.
  • Both sides fought to a draw and negotiated a peaceful settlement to the disputes over western lands.
  • None of the above.
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