Topics to Study Flashcards
What was the election of 1796?
President: Adams and VP: Jefferson
How a president and vice president is chosen
-Electoral votes- each state got 2 votes
-Candidate with the most votes is president
-Candidate with second most votes is VP
Formation of political parties
Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans
XYZ Affair
-France impressed American ships & France tried to bribe America
-Adams got navy ready (raising taxes for the people) just in case there was war coming
How did the Haitan revolution impact America?
Louisiana Purchase & inspiring Black Americans
Adam losing popularity led to?
XYZ Affair, Sedition Act, Increased taxes
What was the election of 1800?
-President: Jefferson and VP: Burr
-Conflict with not labeling ballots and a tie between Jefferson and Burr
**House of Representatives had to decide who the winner was
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
France was in need of money for their own conflicts (Haitian Revolution, etc.)
What was the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Goal of journey was to explore the new western territory, find a water route that went from the east coast to west coast, form relationships with native tribes, and document plants/wildlife
What was Sacagewea’s role in the expedition?
Translator with native tribes, knowledge of the environment, symbol of peace for groups they encountered
War of 1812
Context- Britain and France were in a war
-US tried to remain neutral by continuing trading with both nations
What was the Embargo Act?
Jefferson created the Embargo Act, which banned trade with ALL countries.
What was the Non-Intercourse Act?
Allowed Americans to carry on trade with all nations except Britain and France.
US goes to war with Britain
-War Hawks supported US involvement in the war
-Increased patriotism/nationalism at the end of war
