SS Flashcards
(18 cards)
How did Jefferson reduce the role of the federal government?
Cuts the federal budget and reduces the federal debt.
How did Jefferson reduce the federal government in the lives of people?
Decreased size of government departments, cut the budget, reduced the size of the army and navy, repealed the whiskey tax, and pardoned all in the alien and sedition acts.
Describe Marbury v. Madison. Why was the case significant?
John Adams made William Marbury a federal judge but fired all judges that were not federalists. Secretary of State Madison never delivered the papers of the Senate for approval. Marbury sued Madison. John Marshall and the Supreme Court heard the case; it was significant because it increased the power of the Supreme Court.
What happened in Haiti that ruined Napoleon’s Western Empire?
In 1804, African slaves in Haiti revolted, drove the French out of Haiti, and declared independence.
Why did Jefferson want to buy New Orleans?
He wanted to ensure western farmers could use New Orleans to get their goods to Europe.
What was the offer for New Orleans and whom did Jefferson send to France to negotiate?
The offer was 10 million dollars. Jefferson sent Robert Livingston and James Monroe to negotiate.
Why did Napoleon offer all of Louisiana?
After the loss of Haiti, Napoleon had no need for Louisiana and needed money and troops in Europe.
Why was Jefferson a hypocrite in buying Louisiana?
Jefferson wanted to keep government small, decrease federal power, and had a strict interpretation of the constitution. The constitution did not give the president the power to buy land, so Jefferson increased federal power and took a loose interpretation of the constitution.
What did Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to do?
Map a route to the Pacific Ocean, study climate, wildlife, and mineral resources, learn about Indians and give them the smallpox vaccine, and claim land for the US.
Where and when did Lewis and Clark start their journey?
They started in St. Louis, Missouri in 1804.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant?
It doubled the size of the US, France was no longer a threat in North America, America became a bi-coastal country, it was one of the greatest land deals ever, and it gave room for America to expand.
How did Britain and France treat American ships from 1805-1807?
They attacked US trading ships and the British kidnapped/impressed American sailors.
What did the Embargo Act stop America from doing? How did Americans feel about this?
It put a freeze on all trade, no imports or exports. The entire country hated it.
What group was hurt the most by the Embargo Act?
New England merchants, Federalists, and New York tradesmen.
Who became the 4th President of the United States after Jefferson retired?
Madison.
Who were the War Hawks and what did they want?
Republican Congressmen who wanted war with England over impressment, led by Henry Clay and John Calhoun.
What were the reasons for the War of 1812?
Revenge on Britain for impressment, conquer Canada, obtain Florida, and protect the American frontier from British interference.
When did the War of 1812 begin?
June 1812.
