Question 1

Marbury v. Madison was sparked by Jefferson's attempts to repeal the judgeships initiated by Adams's last-minute appointments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Gallatin. 
B)  John Jay. 
C)  John Pickering. 
D)  John Marshall. 
E)  John Quincy Adams. 
A)  Albert Gallatin. 
B)  John Jay. 
C)  John Pickering. 
D)  John Marshall. 
E)  John Quincy Adams.

Question 3

The Embargo Act revived the political appeal of the Republicans and led Jefferson to reduce the power of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What were the significant outcomes of the War of 1812 on the United States?

Accepted Answer

The War of 1812 had several significant

Question 5

Examine Tecumseh's attempt to unify western Indians against the Americans. Was his defeat an important moment in Indian-Anglo relations? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, attempted to

Question 6

Why did some Federalists attempt to elect Aaron Burr as governor of New York?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help build support for Jefferson in both New England and what would become the future states of the Louisiana Territory 
B)  to stretch the "implied powers" of the Constitution to accommodate the Louisiana Purchase 
C)  to link New York to New England politically, out of fear the Louisiana Territory would be dominated by Jeffersonian Republicans 
D)  to help unify the Republican party in the face of a warring Congress following Jefferson's reelection 
E)  to compromise their states' rights principles in order to maintain national tariffs on imports 
A)  to help build support for Jefferson in both New England and what would become the future states of the Louisiana Territory 
B)  to stretch the "implied powers" of the Constitution to accommodate the Louisiana Purchase 
C)  to link New York to New England politically, out of fear the Louisiana Territory would be dominated by Jeffersonian Republicans 
D)  to help unify the Republican party in the face of a warring Congress following Jefferson's reelection 
E)  to compromise their states' rights principles in order to maintain national tariffs on imports

Question 7

Due to the disputed election of 1800, the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson was marred by much bloodshed and violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Hartford Convention illustrated deep opposition in ________ to the war.

Accepted Answer

A)  the South. 
B)  New England. 
C)  New York. 
D)  the West. 
E)  Congress. 
A)  the South. 
B)  New England. 
C)  New York. 
D)  the West. 
E)  Congress.

Question 9

Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jefferson's inauguration was notable for

Accepted Answer

A)  his support for a return of British rule in the United States. 
B)  the luxurious surroundings. 
C)  his emphasis on the "plain and simple" ways of the "common man." 
D)  its being held in Philadelphia. 
E)  its immediate call to arms against Britain. 
A)  his support for a return of British rule in the United States. 
B)  the luxurious surroundings. 
C)  his emphasis on the "plain and simple" ways of the "common man." 
D)  its being held in Philadelphia. 
E)  its immediate call to arms against Britain.

Question 11

Which war hawk loudly proclaimed that his state of Kentucky was ready to march on Canada and rid the Northwest of its so-called "Indian problem"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Felix Grundy 
B)  Henry Clay 
C)  John Randolph 
D)  Albert Gallatin 
E)  Andrew Jackson 
A)  Felix Grundy 
B)  Henry Clay 
C)  John Randolph 
D)  Albert Gallatin 
E)  Andrew Jackson

Question 12

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court decided that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutional, as it put into law the Supreme Court's commitment to prioritizing and defending states' rights rather than federal matters. 
B)  constitutional, as the Constitution stated that as part of the separation of powers only the Supreme Court could approve judicial appointments. 
C)  unconstitutional, because the Constitution had specified term limits and a popular election process as part of the appointment of justices. 
D)  unconstitutional, because it gave the president less control over the appointment of judges than had been specified by the Constitution. 
E)  unconstitutional, because the Constitution only specified that the Court should have original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign ambassadors or nations. 
A)  constitutional, as it put into law the Supreme Court's commitment to prioritizing and defending states' rights rather than federal matters. 
B)  constitutional, as the Constitution stated that as part of the separation of powers only the Supreme Court could approve judicial appointments. 
C)  unconstitutional, because the Constitution had specified term limits and a popular election process as part of the appointment of justices. 
D)  unconstitutional, because it gave the president less control over the appointment of judges than had been specified by the Constitution. 
E)  unconstitutional, because the Constitution only specified that the Court should have original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign ambassadors or nations.

Question 13

Match each description with the item below.
-Aaron Burr

Accepted Answer

A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary 
A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary

Question 14

The Twelfth Amendment was added to the Constitution to avoid the problems associated with the presidential election of 1800. What did the Twelfth Amendment put into law?

Accepted Answer

A)  It outlawed multiple-party candidates. 
B)  It declared that it would be illegal for a president to run for a third term. 
C)  It changed the qualifications for president, including age. 
D)  It required that electors had to use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president. 
E)  It made popular vote the method by which presidents would be chosen. 
A)  It outlawed multiple-party candidates. 
B)  It declared that it would be illegal for a president to run for a third term. 
C)  It changed the qualifications for president, including age. 
D)  It required that electors had to use separate ballots to vote for a president and a vice president. 
E)  It made popular vote the method by which presidents would be chosen.

Question 15

Commodore Perry's victory on Lake Erie resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  a victory for Tecumseh as well. 
B)  British control of Michigan. 
C)  a rapid series of decisive military battles in the north. 
D)  British withdrawal from Upper Canada. 
E)  the Louisiana Purchase. 
A)  a victory for Tecumseh as well. 
B)  British control of Michigan. 
C)  a rapid series of decisive military battles in the north. 
D)  British withdrawal from Upper Canada. 
E)  the Louisiana Purchase.

Question 16

Match each description with the item below.
-William Marbury

Accepted Answer

A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary 
A) was a Federalist appointed by John Adams as the justice of the peace in the District of Columbia but never served his appointment 
B) was nicknamed "Old Hickory" due to his toughness as a commander and led an expedition across Alabama during the War of 1812 
C) was sent by Jefferson to France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, later with the help of James Monroe 
D) was a naval hero against the Barbary pirates and set fire to the frigate Philadelphia after slipping into Tripoli Harbor 
E) was one of the U.S. diplomats who met with British officials in Ghent to negotiate the end of the War of 1812
F)saw the British attack of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and, as a result, wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"
G)became vice president in 1801, was Jefferson's ambitious Republican rival, and engaged in a duel with Hamilton
H)was a chief justice who set out to strengthen the judiciary and was a chief critic and lifelong enemy of Jefferson
I)was an American naval hero in the War of 1812 and defeated the Native American leader Tecumseh
J)was appointed to explore the Louisiana Purchase and Far West after having been Jefferson's private secretary

Question 17

The congressional vote to declare war for the War of 1812 was the closest in America's history of warfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe President Jefferson's foreign policy, especially as it related to the Barbary pirates, the French, and the British.

Accepted Answer

President Jefferson's foreign policy was

Question 19

The Shawnee leader Tecumseh

Accepted Answer

A)  worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy. 
B)  encouraged the buying and selling of ancient Indian lands. 
C)  befriended western settlers. 
D)  attacked British Canada. 
E)  won a battle when Americans attacked his capital. 
A)  worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy. 
B)  encouraged the buying and selling of ancient Indian lands. 
C)  befriended western settlers. 
D)  attacked British Canada. 
E)  won a battle when Americans attacked his capital.

Question 20

Which of the following statements accurately describes Jefferson's Embargo Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forced a change in British policy. 
B)  It boosted the American economy. 
C)  It had widespread public backing. 
D)  It sought to stop all American exports. 
E)  It ended Jefferson's presidency on a successful note. 
A)  It forced a change in British policy. 
B)  It boosted the American economy. 
C)  It had widespread public backing. 
D)  It sought to stop all American exports. 
E)  It ended Jefferson's presidency on a successful note.

Exam 7: The Early Republic

Marbury v. Madison was sparked by Jefferson's attempts to repeal the judgeships initiated by Adams's last-minute appointments.

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court chief justice who established the principle of judicial review was

The Embargo Act revived the political appeal of the Republicans and led Jefferson to reduce the power of the federal government.

What were the significant outcomes of the War of 1812 on the United States?

Examine Tecumseh's attempt to unify western Indians against the Americans. Was his defeat an important moment in Indian-Anglo relations? Why or why not?

Why did some Federalists attempt to elect Aaron Burr as governor of New York?

Due to the disputed election of 1800, the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson was marred by much bloodshed and violence.

The Hartford Convention illustrated deep opposition in ________ to the war.

Most "war hawks" were New England Federalists.

Jefferson's inauguration was notable for

Which war hawk loudly proclaimed that his state of Kentucky was ready to march on Canada and rid the Northwest of its so-called "Indian problem"?

In the case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court decided that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was

Match each description with the item below. -Aaron Burr

The Twelfth Amendment was added to the Constitution to avoid the problems associated with the presidential election of 1800. What did the Twelfth Amendment put into law?

Commodore Perry's victory on Lake Erie resulted in

Match each description with the item below. -William Marbury

The congressional vote to declare war for the War of 1812 was the closest in America's history of warfare.

Describe President Jefferson's foreign policy, especially as it related to the Barbary pirates, the French, and the British.

The Shawnee leader Tecumseh

Which of the following statements accurately describes Jefferson's Embargo Act?

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