9 Weeks Test Flashcards
Who decided the winner in the house of reps.
Hamilton
Name 3 things Jefferson did during his presidency
Reduced military
Alien and sedition acts repeated
Federal employees were increased
What did the judiciary act of 1801 do
To fill more jobs for federal judges
Who filled federal court positions with federalists
John Adams
What major principle was made clear after the marbury vs Madison Supreme Court ruling
Judicial review
Define judicial review
Gave Supreme Court all power to decide which laws were constitutional
Jefferson wanted the nation to become a nation of
Independent farmers
Who was killed in Hamilton-burr duel
Hamilton
How much did the us pay for the Louisiana purchase
$15 million
What was the volunteer force of Lewis and Clark
Corps of discovery
What were Lewis and Clarks two major goals
1) water routes
2) have better relationships with Indians
Why was Sacajawea a big help to this expedition
She knew languages and geography
What were the two goals of Pikes expedition
To find the source of Arkansas and red river
What were the 2 other expeditions to explore Louisiana territory besides lewis and Clarks
Hunter and Dunbar
Thomas freeman and Peter custis
Describe where Thomas natal explored
Arkansas river valley and red river
Describe where Henry schoolcraft explored
He went to Missouri back down to the white River then to Springfield then to batesville
When was the new Madrid earthquakes
1811-1812
What were the “sunken lands”
Craighead, Mississippi
What was the purpose of Louisiana survey
To pay veterans
What was the territory Arkansas was part of in 1805
Louisiana
What was the territory Arkansas in 1812
Missouri
What was Thomas Jeffersons political party
Democratic republican
Who tied in the 1800 election
Burr and Thomas Jefferson
Who was president during the war of 1812
James Madison
Who was the Shawnee chief who attempted to unify the Indian tribes
Tecumseh
At what battle was the Shawnee tribe beat by harrisons forces
Tippe Canoe
Define war hawk
Westerners who called for war
Define impressment
British sailors captured 6,000 u.s. Sailors
Describe the attack on Washington, D.C. In August of 1814 and the outcome
British burned down government buildings and the Capitol
What was the treaty that needed the war of 1812
Treaty of Ghent
List 4 causes of War of 1812
1) effects of embargo act
2) us desire for expansion into British Canada
3) us demanded respect
4) impressment
Give two points on impact of the war 1812
1) America proved that they won the American Revolution not just out of luck
2) nationalism increased
What inspired Fransis Scott Key to write the star spangled banner
The flag was still standing when fort Mchenry was bombed
What was the purpose of the Hartford convention
New England states considered becoming a country
Was fatally shot in a duel; part of “the family”
Conway
Cherokee Indian who developed the Cherokee alphabet
Saquo
Where was the first school in Arkansas territory
Russellville
First secretary and acting governor of Arkansas territory
Robert Crittenden
Why did many Arkansans want Arkansas to become a state
Wanted a stronger voice in the nations capital and more rights
Why did some Arkansans NOT want Arkansas to become a state
Becoming a state would require Arkansans to pay higher taxes
According to Arkansas state constitution who would be allowed to vote
All white males over the age of 21
Who supported each of the political parties in Arkansas
Democrats were supported by planters and yeoman; Whigs were supported by planters and businessmen
Who won all the state offices in 1836
The “dynasty”
What was the serious obstacle to growth in Arkansas
Lack of Capitol in form of cash or credit
What was the common law that was put into effect by the general assembly for governor yell?
Set aside land in each township that was to be sold to provide money for schools
What is a squatter
Someone who took over land because it hadn’t been surveyed
What was the cash crop for Arkansas
Cotton
Which of the following best describes the typical frontier Arkansas woman
Married at age of 21; had a child every 2 years; expected to have 6-8children
Who was primarily blamed for violence in Arkansas
Young unmarried white men
What was the most common and popular pastimes in Arkansas
Horse racing and gambling
What is the oldest continuing school
In Arkansas
St. Mary’s academy
What is manifest destiny
Americans desire to expand the size of the country from ocean to ocean
What was the name for the Arkansas troops that volunteered to fight in the Mexican war
Mounted Devils of Arkansas
