Chapter 9 An Agrarian Republic Flashcards
Who owned the Louisiana Territory after the Seven Years War?
Spain
What was the first African independent state in this hemisphere.
Haiti
Who was the leader of the rebellion in Haiti?
L’Ouverture
What percent of the population lived in cities at this point?
3%
What trade is key to Charleston?
cotton
What is the key product of Baltimore
Tobacco
What is the key product in Philadelphia
wheat
What is the clipper?
a new design of ship with tall sails and is very sleek
Who is our biggest trade partner?
Britian
What is the Empress of China?
A boat that helps us trade with China
What was the Jefferson idea of the amount of Government?
“the less government, the better”
What does Laissez fair mean?
leave it alone
What are the midnight judges?
judges who were appointed the last day of Adams presidency
Why did Marbury sue Madison?
he was told he was going to be a judge but did not end up getting the appointing by Adams.
Who won the Marbury vs. Madison?
Madison
What is the result of the Marbury vs. Madison trial?
it gave the court more power by establishing the declaring unconstitutional phrase
Who wins the Aaron Burr vs Alexander Hamilton duel? And what is his intentions.
Burr tries to set up a new nation
When do we take possession of Louisiana
1803
What was the goal of Lewis and Clark?
to find a water way for the west
Who is arrested by the Spanish for spying?
Pike
As Americans entered the 1800’s they found what
the nation’s role in international affairs still remained uncertain
The American economy in the early nineteenth century was what
Was predominantly rural and agricultural throughout the nation.
The inauguration of President Thomas Jefferson was a significant occasion because
it marked the peaceful transition of power from one party to another
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who established the independence of the federal judiciary was?
James Madison
Where did Long explore?
the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains
Thomas Jefferson believed what about the expansion?
it was essential to liberty
What happens to many of the US Ships?
they are seized by both the British and French
What is impressment?
forcing men to join an army and navy usually kidnapped
How many Americans were impressed?
10,000
What British ship attacked the USS Chesapeake?
the British ship Leonard
What did the Embargo act do?
it eliminated all trade
What did the Embargo act do to the US economy?
it hurt America businesses even more than other nations
What did the nonintercourse act allow that the embargo act didn’t.
allow trade with other nations other than England and France
What is Gerry Mandering
changing the boundaries of the parties in the House of Representatives