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During the War of 1812, the United States achieved early military successes on the ________.

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By the end of Jefferson's presidency, the capital city of Washington rivaled New York and Philadelphia as a major American city.

A) True
B) False

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Jeffersonians believed in a smaller government, but they also favored a nationwide system of public schools.

A) True
B) False

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In what ways was American nationalism strengthened in the early nineteenth century? In what ways was it challenged?

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Judith Sargent Murray is best known for defending the right of women to a(n) ________.

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Was Thomas Jefferson more successful in the domestic or foreign policy arena? Explain.

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In the early nineteenth century, many members of Congress


A) had to live in tents when in Washington,D.C.
B) considered their state legislatures to be more prestigious political bodies.
C) stayed in Washington year-round.
D) had to live in tents in Washington,
E) None of these answers is correct.

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston are both associated with ________ navigation.

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Prior to their journey west in 1804, neither Lewis nor Clark had experience dealing with Indians.

A) True
B) False

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During the Jefferson administration, the British claimed the right to stop American merchant ships and seize


A) vessels that had deserters on board from British ships.
B) naturalized Americans born on British soil.
C) any persons they chose.
D) all military cargo.
E) any slaves found on board.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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As president, Thomas Jefferson


A) sought to convey the public image of a plain, ordinary citizen.
B) believed in a passive presidency.
C) gave the White House its name.
D) tended to keep talented Federalists in office despite objections from Republicans.
E) only served one term.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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The Essex Junto was composed of extreme ________ of New England.

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The writer Washington Irving is best remembered for his works on


A) Ichabod Crane and Rip Van Winkle.
B) the American Revolution.
C) George Washington.
D) Philadelphia society.
E) the Mohican Indians.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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What evidence supports the claim that American technology underwent a "revolution" between 1790 and 1820?

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Jefferson tried to make sure that federal offices went to people who would be loyal to his ideas and to his presidency.

A) True
B) False

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In 1800, Virginia was the scene of a foiled slave revolt to be led by ________.

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President Jefferson responded to British and French violations of American neutral rights by securing passage of the ________.

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Congress's response to the violations of American neutral rights was in part to prohibit American ships from leaving any American port for any foreign port in the world.

A) True
B) False

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John Marshall was


A) chief justice of the Supreme Court at the time of Marbury v. Madison.
B) appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson.
C) a Republican.
D) a former vice president of the United States.
E) secretary of state in the Jefferson administration, and Madison's successor.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

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The War of 1812 was caused by conflicts on the Atlantic Ocean and in the American West.

A) True
B) False

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