Chapter 11

Question 1

Thomas Jefferson won the swing state of New York thanks to _____? Was running for Jefferson’s vice president, but actually got 73 president votes.

Answer 1

Aaron Burr

Question 2

Jefferson’s election is called the _______.

Answer 2

“Revolution of 1800”

Question 3

What were the reasons for Jefferson’s election’s nickname?

Answer 3

1. Peaceful exchange of power

2. the Republicans were something of the “people’s party” and through Jefferson, the people entered the White House

Question 4

What did Jefferson’s inaugural address stress?

Answer 4

moderation between Republicans and Federalists

Question 5

What did Jefferson say about foreign policies?

Answer 5

“Honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none”

Question 6

What were two “un-Federalist” actions made by Thomas Jefferson?

Answer 6

1. pardoned those convicted under the Sedition acts

2. residency requirement to become a citizen moved back to 5 years from the 14 years of the alien acts

Question 7

Who was the secretary of the Treasury who despite little income. managed to balance the budget and reduce the debt?

Answer 7

Albert Gallatin

Question 8

What created 16 new federal court districts?

Answer 8

Judiciary Act of 1801

Question 9

In his last hours as president, John Adams packed the federal courts with _______.

Answer 9

“midnight judges”

Question 10

What was the goal of “midnight judges”?

Answer 10

the goal was to pack the federal government with Federalist judges, who serve for life, and thereby sustain the Federalist influence

Question 11

Who was the supreme court justice that proved to be a strong and lasting supporter of Federalist causes- mainly to strengthen the federal government?

Answer 11

John Marshall

Question 12

What was the first major Supreme Court in 1803?

Answer 12

Marbury v. Madison

Question 13

What was the importance of the Marbury v. Madison case?

Answer 13

The Supreme Court struck down a law as unconstitutional

Question 14

What is the power of the Court to review the constitutionality of laws and keep or strike them called?

Answer 14

judicial review

Question 15

Who was a strong Federalist, a Supreme Court Justice, and a bit of a loud-mouth - making him a perfect target for Republicans?

Answer 15

Samuel Chase

Question 16

In the Mediterranean sea, North African ________ were pirating American and European ships.

Answer 16

“Barbary Pirates”

Question 17

______ and his men daringly recaptured the ship: Intrepid.

Answer 17

Stephen Decatur

Question 18

After the _____, Jefferson decided to strengthen the navy after all.

Answer 18

Tripolitan War

Question 19

Jefferson sent _______ to France in attempt to make a deal; he could offer up to a $10 million to buy a small piece of Louisiana

Answer 19

Robert R. Livingston

Question 20

What were the two reasons why France sold Louisiana?

Answer 20

1. An uprising in Haitimade Napoleon decide the troubles in America weren’t worth it.
2. Napoleonwas planning war on Europe, knew he’d not be able to hold it anyway, and needed quick cash.

Question 21

Who led the uprising in Haiti?

Answer 21

Toussaint L’Overture

Question 22

Jefferson sent ____ and ____ on the famous _______ expedition to explore the unknown Louisiana.

Answer 22

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the “Lewis and Clark” expedition

Question 23

______ explored the Spanish- owned areas of the American Southwest

Answer 23

Zebulon Pike

Question 24

In 1805 British_____ fleet won at the Battle of Trafalgar; thisensured that Britain ruled the seas.

Answer 24

Adm. Horatio Lord Nelson

Question 25

What ensured that France ruled the land?

Answer 25

At the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon and the French won

Question 26

In 1806, London issued what was called _____. These rules stated that any foreign (U.S.) ship headed to France must first check- in at a British port for inspection

Answer 26

Orders in Council

Question 27

In 1807, the ______ was passed. It forbade all exports to any nation, whether they were at war or not

Answer 27

Embargo Act

Question 28

What nation was hit hardest by the Embargo Act?

Answer 28

England

Question 29

Congress replaced the Embargo act with the _______ which outlawed shipping to England and France only.

Answer 29

Non-Intercourse Act

Question 30

The embargo was clearly not successful so James Madison came up with _________. It proposed to reinstate trade with either England or France, whichever one pledged to drop restrictions and open trade with U.S.

Answer 30

Macon's Bill No. 2

Question 31

Young congressmen in 1811 that were from the West and the South, were fiery-tempered, and pushed for war were called ______.

Answer 31

"War Hawks"

Question 32

Most noteworthy of the young congressmen in 1811 was _____, a young Kentuckian, named Speaker of the House at age 34.

Answer 32

Henry Clay

Question 33

Indian opposition against the War Hawks was led by Shawnee brothers _____ and ______; they urged Indians to not give up or sell their lands, and organized a coalition of Indians.

Answer 33

Tecumseh and the Prophet

Question 34

Indian governor ______ attacked and defeated the Shawnee at the battle of ____.

Answer 34

William Henry Harrison; Battle of Tippercanoe

Question 35

What were the reasons for the U.S. entering the War of 1812?

Answer 35

1. Freedom of the Seas- to sail and trade without fear 2. possibility of land- might gain Canada or Florida 3. To resolve Indian issues 4. On a theoretical level, fighting and defeating England would be a major statement- they didn't want to be known as just scrawny upstart, but equal to the other nations