The LA Purchase
How much did New Orleans cost at first, and what was the final trade?
Offered $10 million dollars at first.
$15 million dollars opportunity offered for the LA Purchase as Napoleon ended up in war with Britain
What was the election of 1800 also known as? Why?
The revolution of 1800 because it was a peaceful change from one political party to another.
Why was the 12th amendment passed?
The mix of different political parties in the government like during Federalist Adams presidency as runner up Republican Jefferson served as VP under the Constitution.
Made it so that the president and VP run as a team.
Why did the Barbary war occur?
Jefferson refused to pay a higher tribute to the Tripoli ruler in North Africa. As a result, he sent a small navy fleet to the Mediterranean that led to the war.
What led to the purchase of the LA territory?
Pinckney’s Treaty expired and the US wanted to have control of New Orleans and also Napoleon’s need for funds for war in Europe.
How was Thomas Jefferson different in regards to formality in the White House?
Jefferson much more informal than his predecessors.
Dressed causally in gowns and slippers, held informal dinners with the common people believing that the president served the people.
What did the embargo act of 1807 do?
It prohibited American merchant ships from sailing to any foreign port
What was the Chesapeake incident of 1807?
In the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, the British warship Leopard fired at the US Chesapeake. 3 Americans were killed and 4 impressed.
What occurred in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark set foot to explore the new western land obtained in the LA Purchase.
Who were the major candidates in the election of 1804, and how was this election process different?
Jefferson and Pinckney.
The president and VP ran as a team on the same ballot compared to before when they were separate.
Why was the Embargo act passed?
The British were violating the US neutral rights at sea by impressing American sailors and seizing their goods
What events led to Alexander Hamilton’s death?
Burr’s failure to become governor of NY led to Hamilton making insults leading to the duel with Hamilton. The duel ended in Burr shooting Hamilton.
How did people view the LA Purchase?
some argued the Constitution did not say anything about buying foreign land
Republicans - for the purchase as they were able to spread out and farm
Jefferson - argued that it was under the application of the President's power to make treaties
Federalists - against it because Republicans in the south are likely to populate the territory
Name the candidates for the election of 1800 and their political parties. How did the tie get settled?
Republicans Jefferson and Burr
Federalists Adams and Pinckney
A tie of 73 votes led to a special election was held in the House where Jefferson was finally elected.
Why was the embargo act considered a failure? What act was it replaced by?
Considered a failure because it backfired on the US, harming its economy.
The No Intercourse Act of 1809 replaced the Embargo Act, allowing Americans to trade with all nations except Britain and France.
What were the lasting effects of the Barbary War?
The US navy gained respect and offered a measure of protection for US vessels in the Mediterranean.