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1. In the presidential election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr defeated John Adams and the Federalists. To what political party did Jefferson and Burr belong?
2. In 1801, the United States had to send the Marines to which region when it demanded greater tribute in order to protect U.S. ships from the Barbary pirates?
3. In 1803, the United States doubled in size after which event?
4. In 1803, the Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review (the power of the Court to declare a government action unconstitutional) was tried. What was the name of this important case?
5. On July 11, 1804, former secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton and the sitting Vice President of the United States, Aaron Burr had a pistol duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. What was the outcome?
6. In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began a two year expedition to explore and map the Louisiana Territory and find a practical route to the Pacific. What was the name of the Shoshone woman who helped them on their journey?
7. In the presidential election of 1804, Thomas Jefferson was re-elected over Federalist Charles Pinckney. Pinckney was a native of which state?
8. In 1806, a second exploratory expedition was sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the southern portion of the Louisiana Territory including the Rocky Mountains. Who led this expedition?
9. In 1808, John Jacob Astor started the business that was to make him America's first multi-millionaire. In what business did Astor make his fortune?
10. In the presidential election of 1808, Charles Pinckney ran again for the Federalists, but was defeated by Jefferson's Secretary of State. Who was the winner in the presidential election of 1808?
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