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Chapter 10 Review
The Jefferson Era
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is judicial review? | The Supreme Court has the power to decide if a law violates the constitution (is unconstitutional) |
| Which Chief Justice presided over the case Marbury vs Madison? | John Marshall |
| The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from who? | France |
| How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the United States? | It gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans, and doubled the size of the country |
| Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory? | Lewis and Clark |
| Why was it difficult for America to stay out of foreign affairs? | 1. Westward expansion brought Americans into contact with people from other countries. 2. American merchants were engaged in trade all over the world. 3. The U.S. could not control the actions of foreign nations. |
| What were the causes of the War of 1812? | 1. The impressment of U.S. sailors. 2. Interference with American shipping. 3. British support of Native American resistance on the frontier. |
| What effects did the Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison have? | 1. Established the power of judicial review 2. Said the supreme court has the final say in interpreting the constitution 3. Established the power of the judicial branch. |
| Who became the 4th president of the U.S. after Thomas Jefferson? | James Madison |
| Who wrote the poem that later became the Star Spangled Banner? | Francis Scott Key |
| What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812? | The Treaty of Ghent |
| What were the effects of the War of 1812? | 1. Increased American patriotism 2. Weakened Native American resistance in the west 3. Growth of U.S. manufacturing |
| Who was the first U.S. president to ask Congress to declare war? | James Madison |
| Americans who were calling for war with Britain. | War hawks |
| What major battle was a victory for the U.S. but unnecessary as it was fought after the peace treaty was signed? | Battle of New Orleans |
| What Native American chief tried to unite the tribes to fight against the loss of native land/westward expansion? | Tecumseh |
| What battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner? | Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry |
| Who served as a guide and interpreter during the expedition of Lewis and Clark? | Sacagawea |
| What did the Embargo Act do? | Stopped American ships from sailing to foreign ports, closed American ports to British ships |
| Who was most affected by the Embargo Act? | Farmers, merchants, shippers |
| Who led American troops to victory at the Battle of New Orleans? | Andrew Jackson |