Chapter 8 Flashcards
Every state except
South Carolina and Georgia promised freedom to slaves who fought the British
Who were the fastest-growing segment of the population during the early 19th century
Free African-Americans
What preoccupied a generation of Americans born after 1776
Westward expansion economic growth urban industrial development and the democratization of politics
What did farmers usually do with crops
Sell them to regional markets
What was the major reason the economics blossom
Free enterprise was the keynote of the area
By 1830 the nation was
A sprawling nation with connected economic interests
A tone of simplicity and conciliation ran
Through Jefferson’s inaugural speech
Jefferson’s political platform called for
Shrinking federal government by slashing budget and strictly interpreting the Constitution
Jefferson’s policies that followed were
Conciliatory than revolutionary
In the cabinet the leading figures were
Secretary of State James Madison and secretary of treasury Albert Gallatin
Jefferson often succumbed to pressure
From Republicans to remove Federalosts
What was the jist of Marbury versus Madison
Marbais commission was still undelivered when Madison and took office and Jefferson told them to withhold. Marbury sued the court
Chief Justice John Marshall agreed that
Marberry deserve his commission but that the court had no jurisdiction in this case because the court should only have jurisdiction only in cases involving foreign ambassadors and states
Supreme Court was assuming
Of judicial review meaning that it would decide if Congress laws are unconstitutional
Jefferson was forced to accept
Alexander Hamilton’s economic program and a national Bank
At the same time he won the repeal of the whiskey tax
Much of a relief to farmers and drinkers
Without the income of such taxes,
The government was forced to be more frugal
Commercial prosperity was directly linked to
The ability of Americans to trade with both sides in the European wars
What was the basic formula for wise and frugal government
Cut down on military expenses
What was the landmark Bill
Outlaw the importation of slaves
The ruler of tripoli upped his demands
And declared war on the United States
What did Stephen Decatur do
Burn the Philadelphia and the Pasha finally settled for $60,000 ransom and release the Philly’s crew
As a result of Spain giving France Louisiana
Jepherson sent Robert R Livingston
Why was Napoleon willing to sell Louisiana
Is French army in Haiti have been decimated not only by a massive slave revolt but yellow fever
Concerning over financing another war with Europe
Napoleon was willing to sell Louisiana
Treaty of Cession
Selling of Louisiana
Why did Jefferson support Louisiana purchase
Favorable to the media interest of our Western citizens and the peace and security of the nation in general
Jeff’s and also hope that The Louisiana territory
Would sloth racism in the Atlantic
The New England federalists were not convinced because
They feared that the growing Western exodus was driving up wages on the Atlantic coast by reducing the workforce and lowering the value of real estate in the region
Will Republicans who glory in their sacred regard to the rights of human nature purchasing an immense wilderness for the purpose of cultivating it with slave labor
Yes
Federalists hatched a scheme to
Link New York to New England. Aaron Burr needed to be elected governor, but most opposed it, citing Burr as a dangerous man
These remarks lead to the
Duel between Hamilton and Burr
What did Randolph form?
The Old Republicans who adopted a strict viewing of the Constitution and states rights
The Jeffersonian Republicans tended to be more
Moderate, pragmatic, and nationalistic
Burr focused on a cockeyed scheme to
Carve out a personal empire for himself in the West
The warring powers soon started limiting the freedom of neutral
Nations by limiting the trade with the enemies
The seizure of British subjects from American vessels provided a new source of recruits,
Justified on the principle that British citizens remained British
Jefferson resisted war,
Even after the Chesapeake attack. He was angering the Americans
Jefferson’s embargo failed because
Few Americans are willing to make the necessary sacrifices required by shutting off foreign trade. In addition, the embargo did not affe France, which argued that Jefferson was intending to aid the French
From the beginning, James Madison was
Entangled in foreign affairs and crippled by naïveté
Madison insisted on upholding the freedom of the seas, but
Was unwilling to make a navy strong enough
In place of the embargo, Congress reopened trade
With all countries except Great Britain
What was the main cause of the war?
The violation of American shipping rights
Why did New England oppose the war?
The farming regions suffered damage to their markets for grain, cotton, and tobacco, while New England made profits from smuggling in spite of the British restrictions
Why did Tecumseh want to unite all NAs?
That nothing good would come of continued treaty negotiations with whites
William Harrison troops, although Indians made a good fight,
Burned the city and destroyed their supplies, ending the idea of a United Indian confederacy
The Battle of Tippecanoe reinforced suspicions that
British agents in the Great Lakes regions were inciting the Indians
British officials in Canada had steered a careful course,
Discouraging warfare but instead focusing on fur trade
To eliminate the Indians, they needed to
Eliminate its foreign support
Thomas Jefferson insisted on that the
Acquisition of Canada was a matter of marching north with a military force
These concerns helped generate
War fever
Why couldn’t America get Florida or Canada?
They were ill prepared financially and military
Why was the national economy not prepared for war?
The British navy blockaded american ports and and let the Bank of the United States expires. Loans were now needed
What did General Hull do?
He procrastinated in Detroit and his position worsened. Hull surrender to the British bluff of that thousands of Indian allies were coming
While American tried to evade the Canadian border line, but
The British resisted. It revived the British contempt that they were cowardly and unreliable
What happened with Perry?
In an attempt to break the trade lone between Britain and America on Lake Erie, perry worked with the Lawrence. They met two British warships where they murdered the Lawrence, but Perry refused to give up. He eventually surrendered.
American control of Lake Erie forced
The British to evacuate to upper Canada. They gave up Detroit in the Battle of Thames
What did the Creeks do?
Attacked Fort Mims and killed numerous civilians
Jackson responded by
Attacking the Creek resistance, village by village. The decisive battle was at Horseshoe Bend, where the Cherokees and Americans assaulted a creek fort. Worst defeat of the Native Americans, and creeks were forced to cede their land
When Napoleon was defeated,
Britain invaded american from Canada
The Battle of Lake Champlain forced the British to abandon their
Northern campaign
There was an assault on Washington D.C. and
The ragtag militia couldn’t help, and the British officers ate a meal in the White House, but Madisons saved the Declaration of Independence and Washington’s portrait
Aware that American troops burned and sacked York, the British burned
White House, the Capitol, Liberty of Congress, and most other government buildings
The inability to conquer Fort McHenry led them
To abandon the attack on Baltimore
The willingness to continue the fighting in North America was eroded. Y
The eagerness of British merchants to resume trade with America, and by the war weariness tax burdened republic
General Pakenham’s careful approach led to
Jackson build defensive earthworks bolstered by barrels and casks of sugar
Had the British won New Orleans, they might have
Tried to revise the treaty on their favor, and led to nationalism
