Politics
Thomas Jefferson defeated this man in the 1800 Presidential Election, after losing to him in the 1796 Presidential Election
John Adams
Which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France
What two men were chosen to lead an expedition of the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were chosen to lead the expedition.
Thomas Jefferson believed in staying out of the matters of other countries. This policy is called ___________.
neutrality
Jefferson named this man his Secretary of State. He later became president.
James Madison
$15,000,000/doubled
What types of people were chosen by Lewis and Clark to go on the expedition of the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark strategically picked expert hunters, fisherman, and translators to join them on the expedition.
The U.S. fought the Barbary Pirates in order to protect American ________ with other nations.
trade
The Judiciary Act of 1801 allowed John Adams to appoint several federal ________ just before leaving office.
The Judiciary Act of 1801 allowed Adams to appoint several federal judges just before leaving office.
The Louisiana Territory stretched from _________ (state) to the ________ of ________. (body of water)
Minnesota/Gulf of Mexico
Why did the expedition group bring gifts with them?
The expedition group brought gifts to help establish peaceful relations with Native Americans they met along the way by offering them as a gesture of goodwill.
The British attacked the USS Chesapeake searching for __________ of the British navy.
deserters
Which last minute Adams appointment sued James Madison after being denied a federal judge position?
William Marbury
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase New Orleans?
Because of New Orleans geographic location, at the mouth of the Mississippi (where it converges with the Gulf of Mexico), New Orleans was/is an important port for trade.
Why were notebooks valuable on the expedition?
By bringing notebooks with them, Lewis & Clark could chronicle and record all of their findings along the way, from new species of animals and plants, which were previously unknown to the scientific community, to the geography of the terrain they traversed.
In order to stay out of the issues between Great Britain and France, Jefferson and Congress passed the __________ Act of 1807.
Embargo
What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare an act of the legislative or executive branch of government unconstitutional. Judicial review limits the power of Congress and the President.
What happened when Jefferson sent representatives to attempt to buy New Orleans?
Jefferson was offered the entire Louisiana Territory by France, not only New Orleans.
Why was Sacagawea so important to the success of the expedition?
With an extensive knowledge of plant life, Sacagawea knew which berries, mushrooms, and other edibles were safe to consume and which ones were poisonous, providing expedition members another reliable source of food. In addition, Sacagawea’s ability to better understand and communicate with other Native Americans that the expedition encountered along the way, proved integral in helping establish contact and peaceful relations with them.
What act was passed in 1809, easing trade restrictions for American merchants?
The Non-Intercourse Act