Thomas Jefferson Flashcards
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What was the Louisiana purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France in 1803. It was the largest land acquisition in U.S. history and nearly doubled the size of the country.
What was the embargo act?
The Embargo Act of 1807 was initiated by Thomas Jefferson to protect American shipping from British and French harassment during their ongoing conflict
Who was the third President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the Barbary Pirates known for?
Attacking American and European ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
True or False: Thomas Jefferson negotiated treaties with the Barbary Pirates.
True
What was the primary purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?
To prohibit American ships from trading with foreign nations.
Fill in the blank: The Embargo Act was aimed at Britain and _____ during the Napoleonic Wars.
France
What was one consequence of the Embargo Act of 1807?
It severely hurt the American economy.
Which territory did the United States acquire in the Louisiana Purchase?
A vast territory west of the Mississippi River.
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
True
In what year was the Louisiana Purchase completed?
1803
What was Thomas Jefferson’s stance on a strong federal government?
He favored a limited federal government.
Which event prompted Thomas Jefferson to send naval forces to the Mediterranean?
The attacks by the Barbary Pirates
What did the Barbary War (1801-1805) aim to achieve?
To stop the piracy and protect American shipping interests.
What was a significant outcome of the Barbary War?
Increased respect for American naval power.
True or False: The Embargo Act was popular among American merchants.
False
What was the main criticism of the Embargo Act?
It harmed the U.S. economy and did not effectively pressure Britain or France.
Fill in the blank: The Barbary Pirates were primarily based in _____ North Africa.
Barbary
What was the financial cost of the Louisiana Purchase?
$15 million
What was one long-term effect of the Louisiana Purchase?
Expansion of the United States westward.
True or False: The Embargo Act was repealed in 1809.
True
What was one reason Jefferson opposed a standing army?
He feared it could lead to tyranny.
What was the significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It provided valuable information about the geography and resources of the West.
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase was made without a constitutional amendment.
True
how did the Louisiana purchase and the embargo act hurt the economy?
Exports fell from $108 million in 1807 to just $22 million in 1808. Farm prices fell sharply. Shippers also suffered. Harbors filled with idle ships and nearly 30,000 sailors found themselves jobless.
For the Louisiana purchase Increased the number of slave states Damaged Native American communities
