3.3 Jeffersonian America Flashcards

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1
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Who led the Democratic-Republic party?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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What are some characteristics of the Federalist Party?

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Northern merchants and businessmen and had a strong central government

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What are some characteristics of the Democratic-Republic Party?

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Small southerner farmers (agrarian lifestyle) and weak central government

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What was the “Revolution of 1800”?

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First peaceful transfer of power between parties

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What was Marbury vs Madison?

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It established the principal of judicial review which was the power to override laws

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In what era did the power of Supreme Court increase?

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During the “Marshall Court” era

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Why was the Louisiana Purchase an ironic deal for Jefferson?

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He beliefs were in strict power while this was loose

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What was the Louisiana purchase?

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A land deal between the United States and France, in which the U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River.

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How much did each acre go for in the Louisiana Purchase?

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3 cents

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Who obtained LA in 1800?

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Napoleon

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What issue did the 12th amendment get rid of?

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The VP being the person who placed 2nd in the presidential election

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What was the “Burr Conspiracy?”

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A plan to create a new country by joining Spanish Mexico with LA territory

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What was the radical groups of Republicans called that opposed Jefferson?

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“Quids”

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14
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What kind of constructionist is Thomas Jefferson?

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Strict

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Who did the US defeat in the Tripolitan Wars that helped them gain credibility?

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The Barbary Pirates

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What act did Jefferson push congress to pass?

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Embargo Act of 1807

17
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What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

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An act that made any and all exports from the US illegal

18
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Who led the Federalist Party?

A

Adams and Hamilton