20 Questions
Which policy did Jefferson implement to expand the economic opportunities of free Americans?
Reducing taxes and cutting the government's budget
What did Jefferson do to the national defense during his presidency?
Reduced the regular army to three thousand men
Why did Jefferson want to reduce America's national debt?
To increase economic opportunities
What was the crowning achievement of Jefferson's presidency?
Acquiring Louisiana
Why was Jefferson concerned about American access to New Orleans?
It served as an important port for western farmers
Who did France originally cede Louisiana to after the Seven Years' War?
Spain
Why did Napoleon decide to sell the entire Louisiana Territory?
To cut his losses
What was the price at which Napoleon sold the entire Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
How did the pressures in Haiti contribute to Napoleon's decision to sell Louisiana?
They weakened French forces
Who was the U.S. minister to France during the negotiations for Louisiana?
Robert R. Livingston
Why did Jefferson believe he was obliged to operate outside the strict limitations of the Constitution?
Because he believed the Constitution allowed for flexibility in times of national interest
What was Jefferson's ultimate responsibility according to the text?
To the American people
Which foreign policy action of Jefferson elicited the most outrage from his Federalist critics?
The Embargo Act of 1807
Why did Jefferson hope that an embargo would force European nations to respect American neutrality?
Because he wanted to avoid war
What was the main purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?
To enforce American neutrality
What did Jefferson's personal finances suffer from?
The Embargo Act of 1807
What did some people label Jefferson as due to his expansion of governmental powers?
A tyrant
Which country resumed the policy of impressment, seizing American sailors and forcing them to fight for their navy?
England
Why did Jefferson decide on a policy of 'peaceable coercion' instead of declaring war?
Because he believed peaceable coercion would be more effective
What did Jefferson believe would be the ultimate means of nonviolent conflict resolution?
Withholding commerce
Test your knowledge of Thomas Jefferson's economic policies and military decisions during his presidency. Explore how his tax reductions and budget cuts shaped the economic landscape of America and learn about his approach to national defense. Find out if you can identify the rationale behind these policies and their impact on the nation.
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