15 Questions
What type of government did Thomas Jefferson's party envision during his campaign?
A small government with no standing military and no debt
What does it mean to be a 'strict constructionist' based on the context?
Interpreting the Constitution strictly and only allowing government actions explicitly mentioned in it
What did Jefferson complain about when he moved into the White House?
The excessive grandeur and elitism of the mansion
What did Jefferson approve funding for in 1803?
To continue construction of the Capitol building
What promise did Jefferson make regarding his administration's financial decisions?
To ensure frugality in financial matters
Who were the two individuals hired by President Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery expedition?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
How long did it take the Lewis and Clark expedition to travel from St. Louis to the Oregon coast and back?
28 months
What major belief about the American continent was dispelled by the Lewis and Clark expedition's findings?
Existence of a Northwest Passage
Which territory did Pike's Expedition mistakenly believe they were exploring, leading to their arrest as spies?
Rio Grande Territory
What major action did President Jefferson take regarding the Atlantic slave trade?
Outlawed it effective January 1, 1808
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte offer to sell all of his land on the continent to the United States?
He wanted to focus on the war in Europe and couldn't afford to defend the Louisiana Territory.
What was a major concern for Federalists and some members of Congress regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
It would lead to war with Spain.
Why did the Essex Junto plan a plot to secede from the United States?
They believed Jefferson had overstepped his presidential power with the Louisiana Purchase.
What was one outcome of Aaron Burr's involvement in a conspiracy after leaving office?
He was arrested for treason for plotting to seize Spanish land in Texas.
What is considered one of Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacies as president?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Test your knowledge on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, his principles, and his achievements in contrast to his platform. Explore how his administration impacted the early years of the United States.
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