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What was unique about the Election of 1800?
- Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied for electoral votes.
- No Federalist candidates ran for president.
- Thomas Jefferson came in first and John Adams came in second.
- The Senate picked the president.
In the election of 1800, the two Democratic-Republican candidates, Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes with 73 each, throwing the election into the House of Representatives.
In the election of 1800, the two Democratic-Republican candidates, Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes with 73 each, throwing the election into the House of Representatives.
In the election of 1800, the two Democratic-Republican candidates, Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes with 73 each, throwing the election into the House of Representatives.
In the election of 1800, the two Democratic-Republican candidates, Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes with 73 each, throwing the election into the House of Representatives.
What change did Thomas Jefferson usher in after becoming president?
- He increased the size of the Army and Navy.
- He ordered the arrest of several newspaper editors under the Sedition Act.
- He got the Whiskey Tax repealed.
- He increased the length of time to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years.
Shortly after being sworn in, Jefferson launched a campaign to get rid of many Federalist policies. In 1802, he successfully got Congress to repeal the Whiskey Tax that had caused the Whiskey Rebellion.
Shortly after being sworn in, Jefferson launched a campaign to get rid of many Federalist policies. In 1802, he successfully got Congress to repeal the Whiskey Tax that had caused the Whiskey Rebellion.
Shortly after being sworn in, Jefferson launched a campaign to get rid of many Federalist policies. In 1802, he successfully got Congress to repeal the Whiskey Tax that had caused the Whiskey Rebellion.
Shortly after being sworn in, Jefferson launched a campaign to get rid of many Federalist policies. In 1802, he successfully got Congress to repeal the Whiskey Tax that had caused the Whiskey Rebellion.
Who did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
- Britain
- France
- Tripoli
- Native Americans
In 1803 President Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. This treaty transferred ownership of Louisiana from France to the United States.
In 1803 President Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. This treaty transferred ownership of Louisiana from France to the United States.
In 1803 President Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. This treaty transferred ownership of Louisiana from France to the United States.
In 1803 President Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase Treaty with France. This treaty transferred ownership of Louisiana from France to the United States.
The Louisiana Purchase _________ the size of the United States.
- decreased
- doubled
- tripled
- quadrupled
Encompassing 530 million acres, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
Encompassing 530 million acres, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
Encompassing 530 million acres, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
Encompassing 530 million acres, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
Why did the British ship Leopard open fire on the American ship Chesapeake?
- The United States refused to trade with Britain.
- The Chesapeake was transporting goods to France.
- The United States had declared war on Britain.
- The Chesapeake refused to let the British search for deserters.
In 1807, the captain of the Chesapeake refused to let the British search its crew for deserters, prompting the Leopard to open fire on the American ship.
In 1807, the captain of the Chesapeake refused to let the British search its crew for deserters, prompting the Leopard to open fire on the American ship.
In 1807, the captain of the Chesapeake refused to let the British search its crew for deserters, prompting the Leopard to open fire on the American ship.
In 1807, the captain of the Chesapeake refused to let the British search its crew for deserters, prompting the Leopard to open fire on the American ship.
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?
- It guaranteed American trade with the British East Indies.
- It prohibited American trade with all countries.
- It repealed the Alien Enemies and Alien Friends Acts.
- It prohibited American trade with Britain and France only.
The Embargo Act was a direct result of the British attack on the Chesapeake. This act prohibited American trade with all countries in the hopes of pressuring the British and French to recognized American shipping rights.
The Embargo Act was a direct result of the British attack on the Chesapeake. This act prohibited American trade with all countries in the hopes of pressuring the British and French to recognized American shipping rights.
The Embargo Act was a direct result of the British attack on the Chesapeake. This act prohibited American trade with all countries in the hopes of pressuring the British and French to recognized American shipping rights.
The Embargo Act was a direct result of the British attack on the Chesapeake. This act prohibited American trade with all countries in the hopes of pressuring the British and French to recognized American shipping rights.
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