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Social Studies
SS unit review - Jefferson- Monroe
Question | Answer |
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How did Jefferson reduce the size of the federal government? | -he cut federal debt -he shrunk the size of the Army/Navy |
Why did Jefferson believe in laissez faire when it came to economic affairs? | -he believed the government should not interfere in the economy (he was against using tariffs) |
Explain judicial review. | -the supreme court can declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional (It means it can't be a law anymore) |
Which Supreme Court case set the precedent of judicial review? | Marbury vs. Madison |
Which branch of government did judicial review make more powerful? How? | -The Supreme Court: They can declare laws unconstitutional |
Why was it so important for the Americans to gain control of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans? | -Trade: It was a major trade route |
Who did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from? | -Napolean (France)because he needed money for war |
Was the purchase constitutional? | -Yes, because Jefferson said he could make a treaty (he chose loose interpretation) -No, because it's not in the constitution, but Jefferson chose to use a loose interpretation of the constitution |
Who explored the Louisiana Territory for Jefferson? | -Lewis and Clark |
Who were the Barbary States and where were they located? | -They were pirates and they were located in North Africa (on the Mediterranean Sea) |
Define impressment. | -The British Navy forced Americans to work in their Navy |
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act and the Non Intercourse Act? | -to punish Britain and France for capturing our ships (violation of our neutrality) -Embargo Act: The US couldn't trade with anyone -Non Intercourse Act: the US couldn't trade with England or France -both laws only hurt the US |
Who were the War Hawks? Who was their leader? | -they were the congressmen who wanted war with Britain -Henry Clay was their leader |
What were the 5 goals of the War Hawks? | 1)to stop impressment 2)to stop Britain from arming Native Americans (stop giving them weapons) 3)to conquer Florida 4)to conquer Canada 5)to show the world that we are strong |
Who was the president during the War of 1812? | -James Madison |
Why did the US finally declare war on the British? | -Britain blockaded US ports |
Was the US ready for war in 1812? Why? | -No, they were not ready -they had a small, weak army and navy |
Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans? Why? | -Andrew Jackson -under his command we lost very few soldiers |
Describe the Industrial Revolution. | -it was a switch from animal/human power to machines (factories) |
Who was Sam Slater? | -he brought plans back from Britain to help set up factories |
Describe Lowell, Massachusetts. | -it was the first factory town set up in the US |
What is urbanization? | -the growth of cities |
Define sectionalism. | -it is pride in one's section or state |
What were the three sections that developed during the early 1800's? | -north, south and west |
Name the sectional leaders, and their beliefs in government. | -North: Dan Webster-he believed in a strong National government -West: Henry Clay-he believed in a strong National government -South: John Calhoun-he believed in state power over National power |
Explain why the south was against the use of tariffs. | -they had to pay more for their goods, and the tariff only helped the North and West |
Explain the Monroe Doctrine. | -1823 -European nations were forbidden from setting up any new colonies in the Americas -US would view any future colonization of the Americas as "dangerous to our safety" -America would not interfere in European Affairs |
What is the Adams-Onis Treaty? | -The US bought Florida from Spain for 5 million dollars |