Election of 1800
Who was the second president of the U.S.?
John Adams
Which nation had originally owned the Louisiana Territory? Who did they agree to transfer it to?
Spain to France
Fourth president of the United States, and his political party
Which group had been advocating for War against Britain?
The War Hawks
Newspapers, meetings
How much did America buy the Louisiana Territory for?
15 mil
What does piracy mean in the context of our unit?
Robbery on the seas
Tecumseh, Tenkswatawa
Which amendment was passed to eliminate the issue of voting without specifying president/vice president?
12th amendment
Which French leader was interested in the land of Santo Domingo? Who was the person that led the Santo Domingo revolution against the French?
Napoleon, Toussaint Loverture
Which Barbary state demanded more money from America?
Tripoli
What treaty officially concluded the War?
Treaty of Ghent
How did Federalists try to ensure that their power would still remain in government even if a new president came in?
John Adams set up 100s of court appointments during his last days and set up a system of courts using the Judiciary Act of 1801. They also appointed John Marshall as chief justice. This way, Federalist opinions could still be accounted for in government through the court system.
Who were the people asked to lead an expedition?
Merriwether Lewis, William Clark
3 reasons British sailors began deserting their navy
Hard labor
Harsh treatment
Terrible food
Which individual gained popularity and influence due to his exceptional contribution in the War of 1812?
Andrew Jackson
List 3 principles of Judicial Review
1) The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
2) If the Constitution comes into conflict with any other law, the Constitution will be enacted
3) Any act can be declared as Unconstitutional
What led to the conflict between Aaron Burr and Hamilton?
The Federalists weren’t happy with the Louisiana Purchase and the expeditions that Congress was funding
The Federalists were primarily based in NEW ENGLAND
They feared that westward expansion would lead to new states in the West, that would in turn, lead to their political power in the East being diminished
They started considering SECESSION, or withdrawing, from the Union that constitutes the United States - Aaron Burr was a major support of this
Hamilton heard of the secession plan and he had never trusted Burr, so he challenged him to a duel
2 ACTS passed by Congress in context of the issues with at sea
1. EMBARGO ACT: forbids trade with all foreign nations
2. NONINTERCOURSE ACT: forbids trade with only Britain and France
Which political party disappeared after the War of 1812? Explain why.
Federalists. They hadn't supported the war of 1812 so once America won, it seemed as though they were unpatriotic and didn't believe in the Nation.