Jefferson's Presidency
What did the 12th Amendment do?
Changed how the president and vice president were elected.
Where does James Madison fall in the line of U.S. Presidents? (What number was he)
4th
Which two countries fought each other during the War of 1812
Britain and the US
Who (person) purchased the territory?
Thomas Jefferson
This doubled the size of the United States
The Louisiana Purchase
Who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
Aaron Burr
Who are "War Hawks"?
Congressmen that advocated for war against Britain
Who did Native Americans receive weapons from during the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The British
Who did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France (Napoleon)
Seizing and forcing men into military service
Impressment
Who used their political influence in the House of Representatives to get Jefferson elected?
Alexander Hamilton
Before the White House was burned, what did Dolley Madison order to be saved?
A portrait of George Washington
Who was the victorious general who lead the US during the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
What were the names of the two men that led the expedition through the territory?
This is a lawsuit in 1801 after James Madison denied William Marbury his judicial appointment
Marbury v. Madison
What made the election of 1800 controversial?
The president was not elected by the people, instead when the Electoral College ended in a tie, the vote was handed to the House of Representatives
When the US went to war with Britain, Congress had declared what on another nation for the first time?
Congress declared war
Who organized a confederation of Native Americans to fight against the US during the War of 1812?
Tecumseh
How much did the US purchase the territory for?
15 Million
Embargo Act of 1807
Why did Jefferson have a difficult 2nd term in office?
His VP Aaron Burr was on trial for treason and his Embargo Act of 1807 was damaging the US economy.
Who is the "hero" of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Gen. William Henry Harrison
What is one reason the War of 1812 broke out?
1. Impressment
2. Battle of Tippecanoe
Name one of the main reasons for the expedition through the territory.
Find an all water path to the pacific ocean, map the land, establish trade with natives, and study new plant/animal life
The power of the Supreme Court to determine whether a law violates the Constitution
Judicial Review