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Chapter 10 Review
The Jefferson Era
Question | Answer |
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Why was the presidential election of 1800 unique? | There was a tie for president. |
Who decided the final outcome of the election of 1800? | The House of Representatives. |
Why was the Supreme Court case Marbury vs Madison important? | It established the principle of judicial review . |
What is judicial review? | It states that the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution. |
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 |
What were the effects of the exploration of the west? | Accurate maps were created of the west, and it paved the way for westward expansion |
What was Thomas Jefferson's advice regarding foreign policy? | To make friends of all nations but enter into treaties with none. |
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. The U.S. had trading partners overseas. 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 principal of judicial review 2. Said the supreme court has the final say in interpreting the constitution 3. Etablished 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 |
Members of Congress 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? | Tecumseh |
What battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner? | Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry |
What government buildings were burned during the attack of Washington, D.C? | U.S. Capitol Building and White House |
What item did Dolly Madison save before British troops attacked the White House? | A portrait of George Washington |
Who served as a guide and interpreter during the expedition of Lewis and Clark? | Sacagawea |