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?

    <p>To continue construction of the Capitol building</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure frugality in financial matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meriwether Lewis and William Clark</p> 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?

    <p>28 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Existence of a Northwest Passage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rio Grande Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Outlawed it effective January 1, 1808</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He wanted to focus on the war in Europe and couldn't afford to defend the Louisiana Territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It would lead to war with Spain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They believed Jefferson had overstepped his presidential power with the Louisiana Purchase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He was arrested for treason for plotting to seize Spanish land in Texas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Lewis and Clark Expedition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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