Jefferson Studyguide Flashcards
In the election of 1800 what was unique?
There was a tie for president
In an election for president who determines who the president is?
Electoral college
In the election of 1800 who determined who was president?
House of Representatives
Who convinced the House of Representatives to vote for Jefferson?
Hamilton
In the election of 1800 who were the 3 candidates?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr
In the election of 1800 who tied?
Jefferson and Burr
This famous Supreme Court decision established the power of judicial review
Madison vs. Marbury
What is judicial review?
the Supreme Court is the final authority on what the constitution means
If the Supreme Court declares a decision unconstitutional what does that mean?
It is in violation of the state, federal laws, and the constitution
Who was the Chief Justice during Marbury vs. Madison?
John Marshall
Who offered the Louisiana territory to Jefferson?
Napoleon
What issue troubled Jefferson about buying the land?
the constitution didn’t say he could buy land
Who did Jefferson believe would benefit from the purchase?
farmers
What effect did the purchase have on the US size?
doubled it
Who led the Corp of Discovery?
Lewis and Clark
What was the reason Jefferson sent out the Corp of Discovery?
to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean
How did Sacagawea help history?
helped lead the expedition to explore the Louisiana territory
How did Jefferson want the expedition to treat the Native Americans?
friendly and peaceful manner
How did the Native Americans help the expedition?
hosted them for the winter, gave them horses, and helped them cross the Rocky Mountains
How did the war between France and England affect the US?
blocked trade
What did England’s navy start to do to get more sailors?
impressing US’ (kidnapping)
What foreign policy did the US follow?
neutrality
What leader was England fighting?
Napoleon of France
Name the five causes of the War of 1812
- British impressment
- attack on the Chesapeake
- British giving guns to the Indians
- blocked trade
- US wanted Canada and Florida
What naval victory gave control of a lake for the US?
Lake Erie
Who was the commander of the victory on Lake Erie?
Oliver Hazzard Perry
What happened at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson became a US hero
Who saved important items from the White House before the British burned it down?
Dolley Madison
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What inspired the Star Spangled Banner?
firing on Ft. McHenry
What were the results of the War of 1812?
US patriotism, increased manufacturing, and weakened the Native Americans
True or false : we were victorious capturing Canada
False
How did the war between England and France affect the American shipping industry?
Both countries tried to block US ships from entering enemy ports
In 1814, what brought an increase in British troops in the US in the war of 1812?
The war between England and France was ending
What is NOT a reason for the War of 1812?
France selling the Louisiana purchase to the US
What did the British burn down in the War of 1812?
The President’s home
