Election of 1800/Marbury v. Madison
Who became President after the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: The Embargo Act caused severe economic problems in Britain and France.
False. The only country it caused problems for was the U.S.!
Who did Jefferson send to explore and map the Louisiana Purchase?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
One of the major causes of the War of 1812 was the impressment of sailors. What does "impressment" mean?
Kidnapping and forcing into service (in this case, American sailors were kidnapped by the British navy and forced to serve.
Which President's policy was the Monroe Doctrine? You need to say the first and last name to receive points for your answer.
James Monroe
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is when the courts determine whether or not an action is constitutional.
Who did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?
France/Napoleon
Name the three groups that the United States fought against in the War of 1812. You must name all three groups to receive the points.
The British Regulars, the Canadian militia, and Native American allies led by Tecumseh.
What two countries were involved in the signing of the Adams-Onis Treaty? (You must name both countries to receive the points.
Spain and the U.S.
Name two things the Barbary Pirates did to the U.S.
steal ships and cargo, kidnap sailors and enslave them, demand ransom and tributes.
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost? (At the time of purchase)
15 million dollars
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
The Monroe Doctrine was written to stop the colonization of
What was the controversy behind the Election of 1800?
DR presidential candidate Thomas Jefferson tied with his own vice presidential candidate, Aaron Burr.
What were the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase?
The Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.
Why was the Battle of New Orleans unusual?
It was fought after the War of 1812 had officially ended.
What did the United States receive under the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Florida
Briefly describe the Marbury v. Madison case. Who sued who, and why?
Marbury sued Madison because he did not receive his appointment papers for his new position (promised to him by John Adams).
Jefferson was a strict constructionist, and he was concerned that purchasing territory was not a power granted under the Constitution. How did Jefferson "justify" the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
The power to make treaties
What battle was Tecumseh killed in? (Hint: This battle and his death signaled the end of the Native American forces)
Battle of the Thames