American Expansion, 1800–1848
Which act created new federal judicial offices that were filled by President John Adams?
Missouri Compromise
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Indian Removal Act
Judiciary Act of 1801
What event led to an increase in tensions between America and France during John Adams' presidency?
Ratification of Pinckney’s Treaty
Issuing Of Neutrality Proclamation
Signing of Jay’s Treaty
The XYZ Affair
In Jefferson's view, what is essential for the sustenance of a republican government?
Comprehensive amendment of the constitution to safeguard the republic.
Tolerance of diverse opinions within the government.
Transition towards a monarchy for better stability.
Reinforcement of federal authority to maintain unity and security.
What may have occurred had there not been a peaceful transfer of power during the "Revolution of 1800"?
Fewer states would've joined the Union.
Western expansion would've been slowed down significantly.
It might've led to political instability or even civil unrest.
The abolitionist movement would've gained momentum faster.
Which action did Thomas Jefferson take that contradicted his strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Louisiana Purchase
Alien Sedition Acts
Enforcement Embargo Act
Formation of the national bank
What was the primary purpose behind President Thomas Jefferson’s implementation of the Embargo Act of 1807?
To avoid war with Britain and France by stopping American trade with them.
To demonstrate support for French economic interests over British.
To punish Britain for impressment despite harming American economy.
To stimulate domestic manufacturing by cutting off foreign competition.
Who were the key players in the formation of America's first two political parties?
George Washington and John Adams
Benjamin Franklin and James Madison
John Jay and Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

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How did Jefferson's ideology shape his support for a republican form of government?
His reaction to foreign pressures that advocated for a centralized government model.
His aim to consolidate federal power to maintain national unity.
His advocacy for Enlightenment principles emphasizing liberty and rational governance.
His support for global democratic movements influencing domestic policies.
What aspect did both Federalists and Democratic-Republicans agree upon during this era?
Opposition to westward expansion
The necessity for a strong military
An agrarian focused economy
A strong central government
What role did newspapers play in shaping public opinion during the contentious election battle between President Aaron Burr?
Being vehicles for change, favorably framing arguments for respective candidates and molding voter perceptions.
Acting as watchdogs, exposing rigging and corruption within the voting process.
Claiming neutrality and presenting unbiased reporting of factual events only.
Hence becoming the primary communication tool for campaigns, spreading propaganda and slander defamation of character.