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LESSON 10: THE AGE OF JEFFERSON
A Republican Takes Office (page 302)
1. Who was the 3rd President of the United States? _____________________________________
His vice president was __________________________________________________________
2. When Thomas Jefferson took office, he was determined to make the government more democratic.
Explain what that means. _____________________________________________________________
3. The court case Marbury vs. Madison was a precedent case. Support why it is a landmark case in the
history of the Supreme Court. ____________________________________________________________
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4. Judicial review- _______________________________________________________________________
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The Louisiana Purchase (page 306)
5. Explain why control of the Mississippi River was important to the United States.
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6. In 1800, Spain granted the Louisiana Territory to the country of _______________________.
7. _____________________________ was the ambitious French dictator that had plans to conquer Europe.
8. Summarize how and why the United States came to purchase the Louisiana Territory.
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9. What formed the western border of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase? ___________
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10.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark officially started their expedition from the city of
______________________ in the year of ____________________.
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Sacajawea - ________________________________________________________________________
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Continental Divide - _________________________________________________________________
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Lewis and Clark’s expedition took how long? _____________________________________________
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How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the United States?
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Lewis and Clark were unsuccessful in finding an all water route across North America. Predict what
would have been the biggest benefit in finding this route?___________________________________
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16. Analyze the results of the journey, and list 4 major effects of Lewis and Clark’s expedition.
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17. Compare and contrast Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. (lives before and after journey, skills,
leadership abilities, strengths, weaknesses, personalities, etc.)
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18. Evaluate the philanthropies displayed throughout the movie. Which do you believe to be the most
important? Be specific.
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New Threats from Overseas (page 312)
The Road to War (page 316)
19. Trace the events that led up to Congress declaring war on Britain by completing the chart below. One
example has been done for you.
Event
Seizing of American
ships
British impressments
Explanation
Britain and France were at war again, and neither country wanted the U.S. to
trade with the other. Both countries seized American ships to hurt each others
trade and economy. Both countries ignored America’s claims of neutrality.
Embargo Act
Increased conflicts with
Native Americans
War Hawks
British blockade of ports
20. James Madison - _____________________________________________________________________
21. June 1812 - _________________________________________________________________________
The War of 1812 (page 320)
22. What were 3 disadvantages of the U.S. in the War of 1812?
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23. In 1814, the British captured and burned _________________________________________________.
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Dolly Madison - ____________________________________________________________________
25. The War of 1812 inspired ____________________ to write the Star Spangled Banner. In 1931
Congress adopted it as the national anthem.
26. The _______________________ signed on Christmas Eve of 1814, ended the War of 1812.
27. List 3 consequences of the War of 1812.
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28. List the first four Presidents. (in order)
1. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
2._____________________________
4. ____________________________
29. Analyze the concept of communication. Describe how lack of communication during Madison’s
presidency has convinced many historians that the War of 1812 should have never happened.
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