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What was Thomas Jefferson's stance on government powers?
What was Thomas Jefferson's stance on government powers?
- He believed the government should have no powers at all.
- He believed the government should have unlimited powers.
- He believed the government should have powers not specified in the Constitution.
- He believed the government should only have powers specified in the Constitution. (correct)
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial impression of the White House?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial impression of the White House?
- He was impressed by its grandeur.
- He thought it was big enough for multiple heads of state. (correct)
- He was disappointed by its small size.
- He thought it was suitable for a president.
What was the state of the Capitol building when Jefferson took office?
What was the state of the Capitol building when Jefferson took office?
- The entire building was in need of repair.
- The entire building was complete and ready for use.
- Only the south wing was ready for occupation.
- Only the north wing was ready for occupation. (correct)
What did Jefferson do regarding the construction of the Capitol building?
What did Jefferson do regarding the construction of the Capitol building?
What was Jefferson's campaign promise regarding government spending?
What was Jefferson's campaign promise regarding government spending?
What was the main reason Napoleon Bonaparte decided to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
What was the main reason Napoleon Bonaparte decided to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?
What was one of the major concerns of the Federalists regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
What was one of the major concerns of the Federalists regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the goal of the Essex Junto plot?
What was the goal of the Essex Junto plot?
What was the outcome of Aaron Burr's trial for treason?
What was the outcome of Aaron Burr's trial for treason?
What was Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacy as president?
What was Thomas Jefferson's most enduring legacy as president?
What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Who was the leader of the second expedition commissioned by the governor of Louisiana?
Who was the leader of the second expedition commissioned by the governor of Louisiana?
What was the effect of the law prohibiting the importation of slaves?
What was the effect of the law prohibiting the importation of slaves?
Why was Sacajawea's infant son, nicknamed Pomp, important to the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Why was Sacajawea's infant son, nicknamed Pomp, important to the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was the significance of the date January 1, 1808?
What was the significance of the date January 1, 1808?
