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What type of government did Thomas Jefferson's party envision during his campaign?
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?
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?
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?
What did Jefferson approve funding for in 1803?
What promise did Jefferson make regarding his administration's financial decisions?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
What is considered one of Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacies as president?
