Thomas Jefferson

Question 0

Marbury vs Madison (what did it establish)

Answer 0

• set up the Idea of judicial review
• strengthen the power of the Supreme Court by giving them authority to overrule decisions and declare acts of congress unconstitutional

Question 1

Approach as president

Answer 1

• differnt approach
• laissez Faire ( let alone) he didn’t change things because he could
• he kept the banks and some federlists in office

Question 2

Lousisna purchase (we did we purchase or from, what did we Recive, and how were Lewis and Clark associated

Answer 2

• from Napoleon (France) needed money
• doubled size of U.S
• extended to Rocky Mountains. US paid 15 million
• Lewis and Clark were sent to explorer the area. Brought back valuable information about lands, natives, climate, resources etc.

Question 3

War with tripoli pirates (where did it take place and why did it happen)

Answer 3

• Mediterranean pirates charged countries (including US) Bribes not to attack passing ships
• in 1801 tripoli demanded a higher payment, when US refused they demanded war
• marines attack and ruler of tripoli signs a peace treaty

Question 4

Embargo act ( what did it do and how did Americans react to it)

Answer 4

• French and English were attacking US ships
• to discourage them. Jefferson placed the embargo act on all imports and exports ( banning all trade with forgein countries.
• act hurt American merchants and they started smuggling goods
• congress rellaces the act with the non intercourse act which only banned trade with France and engand and colonies.