Louisiana Purchase
How did the LP impact the size of the US?
It doubled the size of the US
Which president approved the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
Give the definition for the following term:
Manifest Destiny
The belief that it was America's Go-given right/responsibility to expand from coast to coast and spread Christianity in the process
Who became president in 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were the candidates in the Election of 1800?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What were Louis and Clark's 3 goals on their expedition?
Find a waterway to Asia for trade, document and map the terrain & wildlife, forge alliances with the Natives
The Indian Removal Act led to the forced removal of nearly 100,000 Native Americans over 5,000 mile in a journey that was incredibly difficult and deadly. What is the name of that journey?
Give the definition for the following term:
Alien
People who have come from other countries and are not yet citizens
What was Thomas Jefferson's main goal upon assuming the presidency?
limit the power of the federal government
Who played a key role in Lewis and Clark's expedition, especially when it came to communicating with the Natives?
Sacagawea
The Constitutional controversy revolved around whether or not the president had the power to ___________
purchase foreign land
Why did Andrew Jackson support the Indian Removal Act?
He wanted to open up Native American land in the Southeast for American settlers. He believed moving Native Americans west would help the United States grow.
Give the definition for the following term:
Sedition
The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government
What were three ways Thomas Jefferson decreased the power of the federal government?
cut government jobs, cut taxes, downsized military, overturned the Sedition Acts
What was the significance of the Election of 1800?
It was the 1st transfer of power between political parties
List 2 pros and cons of the LP
Pros: doubled the US, gained more resources, secured Mississippi River/New Orleans Port
Cons: Constitutional controversy, displaced Native Americans, stirred up conflict around the question of slavery
How did Andrew Jackson justify the IRA?
He said it would help civilize the Natives
Give the definition for the following term:
Laissez-Faire
a hands-off approach to government and business... the government isn't as involved in controlling these things
Why did Jefferson overturn the Sedition Acts
They unfairly impacted Democratic Republicans because the Federalists used the law under Adam's presidency to limit free speech against the government, and D-R would've been the people speaking out
Why was the New Orleans Port so valuable?
1/2 of the Unites States' goods were imported/exported through it
Why did Thomas Jefferson want an amendment to give him more power rather than using a loose interpretation? You can't just say because he liked a strict interpretation.
Because he believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, meaning he thought the government should only use powers clearly written in it. He wanted an amendment because he thought it was safer to officially add new powers rather than stretching the meaning of the Constitution and assume he had the power.
Which of the three motivations for Westward Expansion would best fit for the Indian Removal Act
Political
Give the definition for the following term:
Nationalism
The belief that prioritizes one nation or nationality above others and emphasizes loyalty/devotion to one's country, often at the expense of other people groups
What were two jobs that were impacted by the government job cuts?
Diplomats and tax collectors
What were the three motivations behind Westward Expansion and give an example for each.
Economic (resources, Gold Rush, Homestead Act)
Political (Louisiana Purchase, Indian Removal Act)
Moral/Religious (Manifest Destiny)