Elections
He became Vice President following the disputed 1800 Election.
Who was Aaron Burr?
These "Democratic-Republican" politicians from the south and west wanted conflict with Great Britain in 1812.
Who were the warhawks?
These "scurvy" individuals threatened American shipping on the Mediterranean Sea.
Who were the Barbary Pirates?
Thomas Jefferson signed this economy crushing "act" into law as a response to the capture of American shipping.
What is the Embargo Act?
The ability to declare a law "unconstitutional".
What is judicial review?
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution, written in response to the 1800 Election has a "running mate" requirement.
What is amendment 12?
Unusual weather events prevented the British capture of this important city.
What is Washington, D.C.?
Channeling his inner pirate, Oliver Hazard Perry won this decisive American naval battle in 1812.
What was the Battle of Lake Erie?
Intended to replace the 1807 embargo, this act did little to improve the American economy.
What is the Non-Intercourse Act?
This "Corps of Discovery" mapped and explored the northern region of the Louisiana Purchase.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
This former Chief Justice played "spoiler" for John Adams in the 1800 Election by being the third Federalist to run.
Who was John Jay?
Who was Francis Scott Key?
The British used this "lackluster" practice to fill crews on their warships when shorthanded.
What is impressment?
This court case set the precedent for Judicial Review.
What is Marbury V. Madison?
This man led an expedition into the southern region of the Louisiana Purchase but got arrested in Mexico, an American first.
Who was Zebulon Pike?
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied with this number of electoral votes in the 1800 Election.
Signed in a popular Beligium city and mediated by the Russians, this treaty ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This French "emperor" ordered the capture of American sailing ships to prevent trade with Britain.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
This Shawnee chief attacked western cities with the encouragement of British agents.
Who was Tecumseh?
Term used to describe "last minute" John Adams judicial appointments.
Who were the midnight judges?
This frequently "sued" Virginian served as Secretary of State during the Jefferson administration.
Who was James Madison?
Though decisive and bloody, this Battle did little to decide the outcome of the War of 1812 because the war was already over when it was fought.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
The Barbary Pirates were from this city located in modern-day Libya.
What is Tripoli?
This American general became a celebrity following his victory on the Tippecanoe creek.
Who was William Henry Harrison?
These American "warhawks" favored the capture of Canada and Florida in 1812.
Who were Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun?