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Study Guide
Ch. 9 The Era of Thomas Jefferson
This test will be worth 80 points! Questions on the test will include matching, multiple choice, true/false and
short answer. Below are the questions divided by type! Good Luck!
1. Matching (20 pts)
Be able to identify the following people and agreements for the matching section.
People
 Toussaint L’Ouverture
 James Madison
 Napoleon Bonaparte
 Meriwether Lewis
 John Marshall
 William Clark
 Oliver Hazard Perry
Agreements/Treaties
 Judicial Review
 The Treaty of Ghent
 The Pinckney Treaty
2. Multiple Choice & True/False (40 pts)
Be able to answer all of the following questions as thoroughly as possible for the true/false and multiple choice
sections. The questions are divided by section/topic.
Jefferson Takes Office (Revolution of 1800)
1. When Jefferson became president, he got rid of which acts?
2. What is laissez faire?
3. How did Jefferson make his inauguration (election) more democratic?
4. Marbury v. Madison gave the Supreme Court what power?
5. What was the Revolution of 1800?
The Louisiana Purchase
6. Which country closed the port of New Orleans to American farmers?
7. Jefferson at first wanted to buy what piece of land from Napoleon?
8. France wanted to get rid of the Louisiana Territory because they were dealing with a Revolution in what
country?
9. Why was Jefferson nervous to buy the Louisiana Territory?
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
10. Who were the important members of the Corps of Discovery and what did they do?
11. Lewis and Clark explored the land west of what river?
12. What mountain range did Lewis and Clark have to cross?
13. What were the purposes of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
14. What were problems Lewis and Clark faced on their journey?
The War of 1812
15. What treaty ended the War of 1812?
16. During what battle was the “Star Spangled Banner” written?
17. What was the purpose of the Hartford Convention?
18. What were the effects of the War of 1812?
19. Who were the war hawks?
20. How were Native Americans affected by the War of 1812?
3. Short Answer (5 pts per question)
Please pick two of the following questions to write about.
1. How did Jefferson chart a new course for the government?
o Hint: Write about the Revolution of 1800 and all the things Jefferson changed about the
government.
2. What was the importance of the purchase and exploration of the Louisiana Territory?
o Hint: Write about why it was difficult for Jefferson to buy the land, the benefits of having the
land, and the importance of Lewis and Clark’s expedition.
3. What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?
o Hint: Use the cause and effect chart from your notes. Make sure to include at least three
causes and three effects.