Constitution/Supreme Court
What are the Two ways to interpret the Constitution?
Strict and Loose
Who used their pull in the House of Representatives to get Thomas Jefferson elected president in 1800?
Alexander Hamilton
Biggest reason for the War of 1812.
Impressment
Why was the election of 1800 considered "revolutionary"
First peaceful transfer of power.
What were TWO parts of Hamilton's Financial plan?
Tariffs, Bonds, National Bank, Industry over Ag....
This man is known for strengthening the power of the government through his SC decisions...
John Marshall
Give THREE precedents set by Washington....
Cabinet, 2 terms, neutrality
What naval attack by the British prompted many Americans to want war with Britain?
Attack on the USS Chesapeake
What cuts did Jefferson make that proved he was a man of the common people?
taxes on Land, Alcohol, Stamps. Also cut the alien and sedition acts...
During what battle did "Mad" Anthony Wayne defeat the Miami Confederation?
Battle of Fallen Timbers
What event did the SC determine that impeachment can only be used for High Crimes and Misdemeanors?
What political group denounced the French Revolution?
Federalists
What did Jefferson do instead of going to war with Britain in 1807?
Embargo
What SC case took place which increased the power of the SC tremendously during Jefferson's presidency?
Marbury v. Madison
What agreement gave the US most of the Northwest Territory?
Treaty of Greenville
These were created in response the the Alien and Sedition Acts by Jefferson and Madison....
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Why is the electoral college used to elect the president instead of the popular vote?
Cities don't dominate federal elections
Give TWO reasons why America's relationship with France deteriorated....
Jay Treaty, XYZ Affair, French Revolution
Why was Jefferson criticized for buying the Louisiana territory?
It was an example of loose interpretation of the constitution...he believe in strict.
What is Patronage?
The act of rewarding supporters with a government job (spoils system)
What event prompted the SC to determine treason as "waging War" against America? Why did the SC determine this?
Case against Aaron Burr, so it cannot be used for political reasons.
What event took place which divided federalist and democratic-republicans (think farmers).
Whiskey Rebellion
Name TWO War Hawks....
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun
Who were all 5 candidates who received electoral votes in the election of 1800?
Jefferson, Burr, Adams, Pinckney, Jay
What event proved American naval power during Jefferson's presidency?
Barbary War