Jeffersonian Democracy

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Jeffersonian Democracy and significant events from Thomas Jefferson's presidency.

Jeffersonian Democracy

A political philosophy that emphasizes the role of the common man, advocated by Thomas Jefferson, promoting limited government and agrarianism.

Bloodless Revolution

The term used to describe the peaceful transfer of power from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans in the election of 1800.

Democratic-Republicans

The political party led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, which favored limited national government and strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Federalists

The political party led by Hamilton and Adams, which advocated for a strong national government and loose construction of the Constitution.

Judicial Review

The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, established in Marbury v. Madison (1803).

Louisiana Purchase

A land acquisition in 1803 in which the U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, significantly expanding U.S. territory.

Embargo Act of 1807

A law that prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations, aimed at protecting American shipping rights but ultimately hurting the economy.

Corps of Discovery

The expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

Impressment

The act of forcibly boarding American ships by the British to capture sailors they claimed were British deserters.

Non-Intercourse Act of 1809

Legislation that replaced the Embargo Act, allowing trade with all nations except Britain and France.