Thomas Jefferson Trivia Quiz November 12, 2024November 28, 2024 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test Thomas Jefferson Answer 10 questions on the great American founding father and president. 1 / 10 What famous land purchase, completed under Thomas Jefferson, doubled the size of the United States? Louisiana Purchase Gadsden Purchase Manhatten Island Trade Alaska Purchase 2 / 10 What historical document was authored by Thomas Jefferson? Common Sense pamphlet U. S. Constitution Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation 3 / 10 What famous military academy was established under President Thomas Jefferson? Fort Bragg Virginia Military Institute West Point U. S. Naval Academy 4 / 10 Which of these quotes is attributed to Thomas Jefferson? “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” "When people learn they can vote themselves money, it will herold the end of the republic." "Great ambition unchecked by principle is an unruly tyrant." "Give me six hours to chop down the tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." 5 / 10 What vice president of Thomas Jefferson went on to shoot & kill one of Jefferson's biggest political rivals in a dual? James Madison Richard Henry Lee Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry Aaron Burr 6 / 10 What addition to the U.S. Constitution was suggested by Thomas Jefferson, ensuring its eventual passage. Judiciary Clause Bill of Rights Preamble Impeachment Clause 7 / 10 What liberty action(s) took place during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson? Abolition of the slave trade Expiration of the Alien and Sedition Acts Repeal of the tax on whiskey and distillation of liquor Balanced budget All of of the above 8 / 10 True or False: In Thomas Jefferson's first term, he didn't win a majority electoral votes, causing the House of Reprentatives to decide the presidency True False 9 / 10 When Thomas Jefferson served as vice president to John Adams, two big items caused a rift between them. What were these two items that Jefferson vehemently opposed? [Choose 2 answers] Treatment of Indians Alien and Sedition Acts War with Britain Establishment of a national bank Check 10 / 10 What action, repeated carried out by Great Britain during his presidency, caused Thomas Jefferson to pass the punitive Embargo Act? Impressing, or forcefully taking, U.S. sailors to serve on British ships Invading islands of the Caribbean Pasing new tariffs on the import of American goods Fomenting Indian attacks in the West Your score isThe average score is 77% 0% Restart quiz Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related