Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

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What type of government did Thomas Jefferson's party envision during his campaign?

A monarchy system with a powerful military and high levels of debt

A large government with a strong military and a significant amount of debt

A government system influenced by the British monarchy

A small government with no standing military and no debt (correct)

What does it mean to be a 'strict constructionist' based on the context?

Supporting the expansion of the military and national debt

Interpreting the Constitution strictly and only allowing government actions explicitly mentioned in it (correct)

Advocating for a large and powerful federal government

Believing the government can do anything it deems necessary

What did Jefferson complain about when he moved into the White House?

The lack of space for his family

The absence of security measures

The excessive grandeur and elitism of the mansion (correct)

The poor condition of the building

What did Jefferson approve funding for in 1803?

To continue construction of the Capitol building Signup and view all the answers

What promise did Jefferson make regarding his administration's financial decisions?

To ensure frugality in financial matters Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two individuals hired by President Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery expedition?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take the Lewis and Clark expedition to travel from St. Louis to the Oregon coast and back?

28 months Signup and view all the answers

What major belief about the American continent was dispelled by the Lewis and Clark expedition's findings?

Existence of a Northwest Passage Signup and view all the answers

Which territory did Pike's Expedition mistakenly believe they were exploring, leading to their arrest as spies?

Rio Grande Territory Signup and view all the answers

What major action did President Jefferson take regarding the Atlantic slave trade?

Outlawed it effective January 1, 1808 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern for Federalists and some members of Congress regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

It would lead to war with Spain. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacies as president?

The Lewis and Clark Expedition Signup and view all the answers

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What type of government did Thomas Jefferson's party envision during his campaign?

What does it mean to be a 'strict constructionist' based on the context?

What did Jefferson complain about when he moved into the White House?

What did Jefferson approve funding for in 1803?

What promise did Jefferson make regarding his administration's financial decisions?

Who were the two individuals hired by President Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery expedition?

How long did it take the Lewis and Clark expedition to travel from St. Louis to the Oregon coast and back?

What major belief about the American continent was dispelled by the Lewis and Clark expedition's findings?

Which territory did Pike's Expedition mistakenly believe they were exploring, leading to their arrest as spies?

What major action did President Jefferson take regarding the Atlantic slave trade?

Why did Napoleon Bonaparte offer to sell all of his land on the continent to the United States?

What was a major concern for Federalists and some members of Congress regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

Why did the Essex Junto plan a plot to secede from the United States?

What was one outcome of Aaron Burr's involvement in a conspiracy after leaving office?

What is considered one of Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacies as president?

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