The Jefferson Era
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| Why was the presidential election of 1800 unique? | There was a tie for president.
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| Who decided the final outcome of the election of 1800? | The House of Representatives.
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| Why was the Supreme Court case Marbury vs Madison important? | It established the principle of judicial review .
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| What is judicial review? | It states that the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution.
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| Which Chief Justice presided over the case Marbury vs Madison? | John Marshall
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| The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from who? | France
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| 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
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| Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase? | Thomas Jefferson
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| Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory? | Lewis and Clark
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| 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
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| What was Thomas Jefferson's advice regarding foreign policy? | To make friends of all nations but enter into treaties with none.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Who became the 4th president of the U.S. after Thomas Jefferson? | James Madison
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| Who wrote the poem that later became the Star Spangled Banner? | Francis Scott Key
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| What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812? | The Treaty of Ghent
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| 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
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| Who was the first U.S. president to ask Congress to declare war? | James Madison
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| Members of Congress who were calling for war with Britain. | War hawks
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| 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
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| What Native American chief tried to unite the tribes to fight against the loss of native land? | Tecumseh
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| What battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner? | Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry
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| What government buildings were burned during the attack of Washington, D.C? | U.S. Capitol Building and White House
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| What item did Dolly Madison save before British troops attacked the White House? | A portrait of George Washington
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| Who served as a guide and interpreter during the expedition of Lewis and Clark? | Sacagawea
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