Jefferson's Presidency
What 1803 Supreme Court case, presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall, established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
This was known as a "Revolution" because it symbolized the peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic Republicans.
The Election of 1800
What 1807 incident involved a British warship attacking an American frigate, leading to increased tensions between the United States and Britain?
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
What Virginian president, second in the dynasty, was President during the unpopular War of 1812?
James Madison
Which position did Madison hold during the Marbury case in 1803?
Secretary of State
What 1803 land acquisition doubled the size of the United States, providing significant territory for westward expansion?
The Louisiana Purchase
Which state was added to the union in the Missouri Compromise as a free state?
Maine
What 1809 measure, replacing the Embargo Act, reopened trade with all nations except Britain and France?
The Non-Intercourse Act
What Native American leader--leader of the Shawnee people--known for his alliance with the British, fought against American expansion until his death at the Battle of the Thames in 1813?
Tecumseh
Fletcher v. Peck (1810) rested on this clause in the U.S. Constitution, which can be found in Article I, section 10.
Contract Clause
What 1807 law, enacted during Jefferson's presidency, forbade the export of all goods from the United States, causing significant economic turmoil?
The Embargo Act
What 1801 act, passed by the outgoing Federalist Congress, created new federal judgeships and led to the "midnight judges" controversy?
The Judiciary Act of 1801
Radical Federalists met in Connecticut in December of 1814. This meeting, which was destructive to the Federalist Party, is referred to as what?
Hartford Convention
What French leader's sale of Louisiana to the United States in 1803 significantly expanded American territory?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What long-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by John Adams, established the Court's authority and upheld Federalist principles?
John Marshall
Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory went beyond the powers vested to the President in Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, his decision to buy this land meant he was acting as a
Loose constructionist
This treaty ended the War of 1812 as a stalemate in December of 1814.
Treaty of Ghent
DAILY DOUBLE!!
What 1811 battle, fought in Indiana Territory, involved William Henry Harrison's forces defeating the Prophet's warriors, ultimately leading Tecumseh to align with the British?
Which Kentucky Senator is known for his work in the Missouri Compromise as well as being the architect of the American System?
Henry Clay
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Marbury v. Madison declared which Act unconstitutional?
What was the name of the Shoshone native scout that led Lewis and Clark on an expedition in 1804?
Sacagewea
This 1822 meeting between Prussia, France, Austria and Russia led directly to the Monroe Doctrine in 1823.
Congress of Verona
What 1812 conflict was declared by Congress after persistent British aggression and the influence of war hawks in Congress?
The War of 1812
This Treaty, signed in 1819, resulted in the purchasing of Florida.
Adams-Onis Treaty
What term describes the last-minute judge positions created by John Adams during his final days in office?
Midnight appointments