Adams’ Presidency
Which foreign nations seized American ships during Adams’ presidency?
Britain and France
What was Washington’s position on the France–Britain conflict?
Neutrality
Who tied in the Electoral College during the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
What tax did Jefferson eliminate?
The whiskey tax
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What practice involved Britain forcing American sailors into their navy?
Impressment
Why did Jefferson refuse to pay the Barbary pirates?
He opposed paying tribute for safe passage.
Who decided the winner of the election?
The House of Representatives
What did Jefferson believe was necessary for people to maintain freedom?
Education
Who wrote the decision in Marbury v. Madison?
Chief Justice John Marshall
What event involved French agents demanding a bribe from American diplomats?
The XYZ Affair
Which group demanded payment to avoid capturing ships in the Mediterranean?
The Barbary pirates
What amendment was added to prevent future election confusion?
The Twelfth Amendment
What contradiction existed in Jefferson’s views on slavery?
He opposed slavery but owned enslaved people.
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
Declare laws unconstitutional
Which political party supported the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Federalists?
Why did Spain closing New Orleans cause a crisis?
It cut off western farmers’ access to markets.
How many votes did Jefferson and Burr each receive?
73 votes
What city did Jefferson originally instruct Livingston and Monroe to buy?
New Orleans
According to Jefferson’s letter, why was France owning New Orleans dangerous?
It placed France in a position to block U.S. trade.
What did Adams do that cost him political support but avoided war?
He sent a new ambassador to France to negotiate peace.
Why did Napoleon agree to sell the Louisiana Territory?
He needed money for the war with Britain.
What major historical milestone occurred during the election of 1800?
The first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
What major achievement doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What did Jefferson believe would happen if France controlled Louisiana?
The U.S. and France would eventually come into conflict.