Chapter 9 study guide

What was James Monroe's purpose for going to France in 1803?

To purchase New Orleans and some surrounding territory.

What was the result of the Battle of Thames?

The British lost control of Detroit.

Why did the U.S. declare war on Britain in the War of 1812?

Because the British forced American soldiers to serve in the Royal Navy.

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner”?

The battle at Fort McHenry.

What is judicial review?

The Supreme Court’s right to invalidate a law that is unconstitutional.

What did the Treaty of Fort Wayne entail for Native Americans?

They were to sell 2.9 billion acres of land to the U.S. for less than a penny an acre.

How did the Embargo Act of 1807 affect the U.S. economy?

It decreased revenues made through customs.

What did Tecumseh establish in the Indiana Territory?

Prophetstown.

What was President Jefferson’s belief regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

That it would benefit farmers.

What was the purpose of the British policy of impressment?

To expand the size of the British navy.

What was the purpose of the Non-Importation Act?

To ban British imports.

How did the British respond to the Non-Importation Act?

By firing on U.S. coastal towns.

Which group was particularly impacted by the Embargo Act of 1807?

New England farmers.

Why did Federalists pass the Judiciary Act of 1801?

To limit Thomas Jefferson’s influence on the Supreme Court.

What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish for the U.S.?

It gave the U.S. territory it lost during the war.

What did Marbury v. Madison establish?

Judicial review.

How did Thomas Jefferson promote unity after his election?

By leaving the National Bank intact.

Who led a revolution in Saint Domingue in 1791?

Toussaint L’Ouverture.

Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?

He didn’t think it was valuable after losing Saint Domingue.

Why did Spain return Louisiana to France?

They decided it was too expensive to maintain and unprofitable.

What did Jefferson emphasize in his inaugural address?

Unity.

What happened after the Treaty of Ghent was signed regarding New Orleans?

British troops attacked New Orleans.

What did Tecumseh want to achieve with Native American tribes?

To form a confederation to stop the destruction of native economies.

What was the impact of the end of the war between Britain and France?

It brought about an increase of British troops in the War of 1812.

Why was Thomas Jefferson considered a man of conflicting values?

He wrote about equality in the Declaration of Independence but enslaved over 100 people.

What were Thomas Jefferson's concerns regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

He thought it might be unconstitutional.

What was the final act of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Americans burning Prophetstown.

Who helped Thomas Jefferson win the election of 1800?

Hamilton's support.

Who was Tecumseh?

The Shawnee chief who helped form a confederacy of Native American tribes in the early 1800s.

How did the war between Britain and France affect American shipping?

Both countries attempted to block ships from entering enemy ports.

What effect did the Battle of Tippecanoe have on War Hawks?

It convinced them it was necessary to take arms against the British.

What was the significance of James Monroe's negotiation in France?

He negotiated the Louisiana Purchase.

What significant event occurred during the War of 1812 involving the British?

They burned the White House.

What did James Madison’s victory in 1808 demonstrate about Jefferson?

That Jefferson was a popular president.

What Federalist practice did Jefferson continue after his election?

Maintaining a national bank.

Who were the 'midnight judges'?

Judges appointed by John Adams just before leaving office.

What was the major outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

It expanded the power of the Supreme Court.

Who helped Thomas Jefferson win the presidency over Aaron Burr?

Alexander Hamilton.