Jefferson's Presidency
Which number president is Jefferson?
3rd
Who sold Jefferson the Louisiana territory ?
Napoleon
Why might the US want to go to war?
Ships were being attacked, interference with trade,
Native Americans lost land as settlers moved ________
West
Jefferson is a federalist or antifederalist?
Antifederalist
Why did the specifically want the southern part of the Louisiana territory ?
New Orleans Port
Describe the Embargo Act
Banned American ships from trading with all foregin ports
Tecumseh belongs to what Native American tribe?
Shawnee
Jefferson said "The best government is the one that governs the ___________"
least
What did Lewis and Clark name a prairie dog?
A barking Squirrel
3 Consequences for smuggling
1. Seizure of ship & cargo
2. Heavy fines
3. Possible Arrest
4. Loss of Trading License
Tecumseh and his ________ created a new town called _________
Brother, prophetstown
What is the name of the political party Jefferson created?
The Democratic - Republicans
Why was Jefferson worried about the port of New Orleans?
He feared other nations would want to take it because of its immense shipping benefits
What did Jefferson replace the Embargo Act with?
The Non-Intercourse Act
Young members of Congress called for war against Britain were called ________
Jefferson wants a strict or lose interpretation of the Consitution ?
Strict
Why might there be opposition for Merica to go to war with GB?
US not ready for fight with powerful Britain