Jefferson Administration Flashcards

Flashcards covering the key events and figures of Thomas Jefferson's presidency.

Who did Thomas Jefferson run with as a team for the Democratic-Republicans?

Aaron Burr

What led to the 12th amendment?

A tie between Jefferson and Burr for President

Who broke the tie between Jefferson and Burr and how?

Hamilton convinced Congress to vote for Jefferson.

Who killed Hamilton in a duel?

Aaron Burr

Who was the 3rd president of the U.S.?

Thomas Jefferson

What significant land purchase did Jefferson make and from whom?

The Louisiana Territory from France

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?

$15 million

What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the United States?

Doubled it

Name the group of people Sacajawea assisted.

Lewis and Clark expedition

Who was sent to explore the northern region?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Who assisted Lewis and Clark as a guide?

Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneu

Who was sent to explore the southern region?

Zebulon Pike

What landmark is named after Zebulon Pike?

Pike's Peak

What was established in the court case Marbury vs Madison?

That the Supreme Court will decide if a law is Constitutional

What group did Jefferson fight?

The Tripoli Pirates

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act?

To cut off trade with France and Britain to force them to stop harassing our ships and kidnapping sailors

What was the result of the Embargo Act?

It failed and deeply hurt the U.S. economy, causing a depression in 1807

Who are the 'Virginia Dynasty'?

Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe

What position did each member of the Virginia Dynasty have before becoming president?

Secretary of State

What political party did the Virginia Dynasty belong to?

Democratic-Republicans