John Adams QA
The three acts?
Alien Act, Sedition Act, and Naturalization Act
Judicial Review definition
When Congress is in conflict with the branches, the Judiciary Branch (Supreme Court) must review the law to see if it’s constitutional.
Louisiana Purchase definition
A purchase of the Louisiana Territory by Thomas Jefferson for 15 million dollars because there was country life, trade opportunity with Pacific Ocean, a chance to start over, adventure, money, and opportunities.
Who went on the expedition?
Lewis and Clark
What is their religion?
Christianity (Baptist Churches), at meetings, preachers offered messages about equality, God, and the promise of salvation, and the Second Great Awakening influenced the young republic.
Laissez-Faire definition
“Let people do as they choose.” Belief that lets people do what they want.
What did John Adams do?
To keep control in the government, the day before he leaves, John Adams (Federalist) sends John Marshall to tell Federalists that they will be judges in the Supreme Court.
Conestoga Wagons definition
Sturdy vehicles topped with a white canvas.
What were Lewis and Clark ordered to do and by whom?
Lewis and Clark were ordered by President Thomas Jefferson to find the shortest and most convenient route of communication between the United States and the Pacific Ocean.
What is their Literature?
Washington Irving was an American that wrote short stories, many people wrote poetry, people began using American settings and characters, James Fenimore Cooper was a New York Author, and studied nature to understand life and death.
What were the acts about?
The Alien Act was an act that allowed the president to put immigrants, who were not citizens, in jail. The Naturalization Act was an act that required immigrants, who wanted to be citizens, be a resident for 14 years, instead of 5 to receive their citizenship. The Sedition Act was an act that made speaking, writing, or publishing false things about the government illegal.
What did Thomas Jefferson do about the commissions? And who got mad and why?
Next day, Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) becomes president. He tells his Secretary of State, James Madison, to not finish John Marshall’s deliveries.
William Marbury got mad because he didn't become judge.
Advantages of Conestoga Wagons?
white canvas, protects from heat, rain, and snow.
6-8 horses or ox pulled the wagon
High front and back keep goods from falling out.
Toolbox holds spare parts.
Broad Wheels help to not get stuck.
Carry 12,000 pounds of cargo.
Where did the expedition start?
The expedition started on the Missouri River.
What is their art?
Focused on American people and landscape, George Caleb Bingham was a painter that painted fur traders, riverboat workers, and political speakers, and people painted the daily life (Scenes) of Natives.
Why passed?
The acts were passed because the Congress, who had mostly Federalists, wanted to strengthen the federal government and to make the Republicans not say anything bad about them.
The 2 principles?
Interpret the Constitution and decide what it means, and to stop the executive and legislative branches from doing things that go against the Constitution.
What did Thomas Jefferson originally want and why?
Thomas Jefferson only wanted New Orleans for 10 million because it was a good trading spot.
How did Lewis and Clark get the horses?
Sacajawea asked the Natives.
What is their music?
Banjos and pianos were used to play American tunes, singers performed in large cities and barns, and Stephen C. Foster combined African and European music.
Results of the acts?
Because the acts were passed, some immigrants left the country and 10 Republicans were sent to jail because they criticized the Federalists. The reactions led to more people not liking the Federalists and there was a moment that allowed states to have more power than the federal laws.
Three principles of Judicial Review?
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land
When a conflict arises between the Constitution and any other law, the Constitution must be followed.
The Judicial Branch has a duty to uphold the Constitution.
Who gave up the Louisiana Territory and why?
France gave the land for 15 million because they feared Canada was going to take the land and that they will have a war with Britain.
Who are the two people that helped Lewis and Clark and what did they do?
Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau helped them by translating and by being a guide.
What is their architecture? What is North Life and South Life
Buildings based on ancient Greece and Rome (Capitol in Washington, D.C.) and classical styles.
North is urban and South is rural