Election of 1800
Who tied with Jefferson (electorally) in the election of 1800?
Aaron Burr
What were some of the first things Jefferson did as president?
Cut the army, cut taxes.
Marbury v. Madison
Nation and person US bought land from.
Napoleon/France
Man who traveled West in Spanish territory...
Zebulon Pike
Why was the Election of 1800 considered revolutionary?
Peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another.
Who built the Democratic Republican party with Jefferson?
James Madison
Who was the Supreme Court justice in Marbury v. Madison
John Marshall
Why did Napoleon believe he could not control the Louisiana territory?
B/C France had lost control of Haiti
What region/group of people wanted Aaron Burr to start a new country in the Western territory?
New Yorkers and New Englanders (Northeast)
DR, Farming, Common man, State's rights, informal, etc..
How was the Louisiana Purchase against Jefferson's beliefs?
It was an example of Loose interpretation of the Constitution. Being a Democratic Republican, he favored a strict interpretation.
How many members were on the Supreme Court in 1800?
6
What important trade port was added with the Louisiana Purchase?
New Orleans
What was the goal of Tecumseh?
To unite Native tribes to fight off American expansion
Give a reason why John Adams wasn't elected in 1800?
Alien and Sedition Acts, French problem, issues with Hamilton.
Give an example when Jefferson used the military to demonstrate America's military capabilities.
Barbary War
Who did the Jeffersonians try to impeach in retaliation for the Marbury decision?
Samuel Chase
What precedent did Jefferson set by purchasing the Louisiana territory?
That the US can purchase additional land!
What were the Orders in Council?
When Britain placed an blockade of Europe.
How many electoral votes did Jefferson and Burr have in 1800?
73 each
What was Jefferson's response to the attack on the USS Chesapeake?
Embargo of 1807
What are the only acts that are impeachable which were established during this time period?
Treason, bribery or other high crimes or misdemeanors
How many square acres did the Louisiana territory add to the US?
828,000
During what battle were Natives armed with guns supplied to them by the British?
Battle of Tippecanoe