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What did Thomas Jefferson believe about the government's right to take action?
What did Thomas Jefferson believe about the government's right to take action?
- It can only do what is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution (correct)
- It should have a standing military and take on debt
- It can expand its powers as needed
- It can do whatever benefits the country
What did Jefferson's party envision for the government's role in protecting the country?
What did Jefferson's party envision for the government's role in protecting the country?
- A government with debt and a standing military
- A small government with no standing military (correct)
- A large government with a strong military presence
- A government with a focus on international alliances
In what way did Jefferson's actions contrast with his original platform?
In what way did Jefferson's actions contrast with his original platform?
- He initiated the construction of grand government buildings (correct)
- He approved funding for a large standing military
- He increased the national debt significantly
- He expanded the government beyond what was outlined in the Constitution
What was Jefferson's reaction when he moved into the White House?
What was Jefferson's reaction when he moved into the White House?
What did Jefferson do when the north wing of the Capitol building was in need of repair?
What did Jefferson do when the north wing of the Capitol building was in need of repair?
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?
Why were many Federalists opposed to the Louisiana Purchase?
Why were many Federalists opposed to the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the Essex Junto's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the Essex Junto's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the Burr Conspiracy about?
What was the Burr Conspiracy about?
Why was the trial of Aaron Burr a political and personal embarrassment for President Jefferson?
Why was the trial of Aaron Burr a political and personal embarrassment for President Jefferson?
Who did President Jefferson hire to lead the expedition?
Who did President Jefferson hire to lead the expedition?
What is the significance of President Jefferson retroactively approving a second expedition before Lewis and Clark's return?
What is the significance of President Jefferson retroactively approving a second expedition before Lewis and Clark's return?
What was the main outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was the main outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What did President Jefferson's signing of the bill outlawing the Atlantic slave trade achieve?
What did President Jefferson's signing of the bill outlawing the Atlantic slave trade achieve?
What was the significance of Pike's Expedition?
What was the significance of Pike's Expedition?
