9.2 Flashcards
What was the significance of the case Marbury v. Madison?
Established judicial review by declaring the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional
Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to rule on acts of other branches of government.
Who was the chief justice that used Marbury v. Madison to broaden the Supreme Court’s power?
John Marshall
What led to the duel between Burr and Hamilton?
Burr blamed Hamilton for losing the election for governor of New York
Why was Hamilton opposed to dueling?
His son had been killed in a duel
What was the outcome of the duel between Burr and Hamilton?
Burr shot to kill while Hamilton missed on purpose
What geographical feature marked the western boundary of America’s territory before westward expansion?
Mississippi River
Which country controlled the Mississippi River and the land to the west before the Louisiana Purchase?
Spain
What was essential for western settlers to ship their goods to market?
Use of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans
To whom did Spain give the Louisiana Territory in 1801?
France
Who was the French ruler with plans for empires in Europe and the Americas?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who led the revolt in Haiti that forced Napoleon to abandon his plans for an American empire?
Toussaint-Louverture
Why was Jefferson uneasy about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
He did not have the constitutional authority to buy land from another country
What was the effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the US?
Doubled the size of the US
From whom did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory?
France
How much did the US pay for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
Who were the leaders of the exploration of the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
