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Examine Aaron Burr's western conspiracy.

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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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Jefferson's inauguration was notable for:


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.

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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.

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


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 Kentucky
F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor
G) became vice president in 1801
H) was chief justice
I) an American naval hero in the War of 1812
J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West

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

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Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

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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.

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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.

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

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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) NapolΓ©on's disastrous setback in Haiti.
D) the fact that France offered it for free.
E) the political backing of the Federalists.

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The War of 1812:


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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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Jefferson showed his commitment to limited government by:


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

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


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.

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


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 Kentucky
F) saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor
G) became vice president in 1801
H) was chief justice
I) an American naval hero in the War of 1812
J) explored the Louisiana Purchase and Far West

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