SS Flashcards
(25 cards)
Describe the issues of the election of 1800
The election tied 36 times
Describe the unique outcome of the election and how it was resolved.
Hamilton was the tie-breaker of the election
Explain how Jefferson’s policies differed from those of the Federalists, in terms of:
way of life for Americans
size of government
financial policies
Independant, states have power more than the central government, a strict interpretation
He wanted a smaller government
Jefferson wanted to trade with others and make money off of farming, whereas Hamilton wanted a national bank
Name three new states admitted to the Union by 1803
Ohio, Vermont, Kentucky
Explain the significance of the port of New Orleans
New Orleans had the trade route for the Mississippi River
ID the Louisiana Territory – where was it?
Western area of the U.S
Explain why Jefferson was concerned when Spain transferred Louisiana to France
He was worried that Napolean would try to concor the U.S
Explain why France was willing to sell the Louisiana Territory to the US
France was having their own war, and they needed money for it.
Describe the five options for the US and the strengths and weaknesses of each option
Not buy the land
Miss out on opportunity, but they would save money and avoid controversy
Ammend the Constitution
Takes too much time, may miss out, but he gets to stick to the strict interpretation
Aquire by treaty
Could be seen as stretching the constitution, but get to keep the opportunity
All states have to agree
takes too much time, but could be seen as sticking to his belief
Add to existing states
Get the land, but all power goes to two states
ID Lewis and Clark
Meriwether Lewis was sent by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory. Lewis chose William Clark to help him with the expedition.
List the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition
Explore Missouri River to find a water route to the Pacific
establish good relations with the Natives
Provide detailed descriptions
ID Sacagawea and her significant contributions to the expedition
Sacagawea was a Shoshone citizen that translated for the travelers.
Describe differing views on trade and property as discussed in class
The Colonists saw trade as an impersonal exchange of goods, but the Natives saw it as a way of showing friendship and your place in society
ID Zebulon Pike
Pike went to find a route to the Pacific, but he failed to do so.
Describe some of the effects of exploring the Louisiana Territory
Established good relationships with the natives
Got detailed information about the land
Showed that the land was Americas
ID Tecumseh
Tecumseh was a shawnee chief that believed Native Americans should unite to protect their land.
Describe the two phases of the War of 1812
Phase one of the War of 1812 was when Britian was focused on their conflict with France, and the second was when Britian defeated Napolean, so they were focused on America, to which they burned down the White House and Capital.
ID the Battle of New Orleans
The battle of New Orleans was led by Andrew Jackson , but it was already signed as a peace treaty so it was useless.
Explain how the War of 1812 led to changes in America
After the War of 1812, American Patriotism increased, manufacturing increased, optimism increased, and America had just defended itself from a mighty power.
Describe how the events of the Jefferson Era strengthened the nation. (p. 356)
Despite the downgrade on the military, the Jefferson Era doubled the size of America, increased American Patroitism, and explored the Louisiana Territory.
France and England at war
captured US ships and sailors
1804
Jefferson re elected
Embargo Act (1807)
forbade American Ships from sailing to foreign ports, and it closed American Ports to British ships
Harmed US as farmers lost market for their products shippers lost income
Problems with Madison declaring war with France
War hawks from the west wanted war but NE buisness connections avoid war
