The Growing Republic: Defining and Defending a New Nation

Quiz Icon Defining and Defending a New Nation Check Test

Congratulations on completing this section! In this section, you learned about:

  • How Jefferson's victory in the election of 1800 brought a peaceful transfer of power.
  • Jefferson's assault on the federal judiciary.
  • The Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
  • How British and French violations of U.S. neutral rights eventually brought the nation to war.
  • The impact of the War of 1812 on American politics and foreign policy.

Now it's time to take the section reading check test. Please check your understanding of the topics above before proceeding to take the test. After you have completed the test, continue with the unit.


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