Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic (1800-1808)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on the Jeffersonian Republic, providing definitions and important historical context.

3/5 Compromise

An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that3/5 of the slave population would be counted for representation and taxation.

XII Amendment

An amendment that revised the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

A landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review.

First Barbary War

The first conflict between the U.S. and the Barbary States over piracy and tribute.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States.

Haitian Revolution

A successful slave rebellion in French Saint-Domingue that established Haiti as the first black republic.

Lewis and Clark

Explorers tasked with mapping the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

Aaron Burr

The third Vice President of the United States who is known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.

Embargo Act (1807)

A law that prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.

Tecumseh

A Native American leader who tried to unite tribes against American expansion.

Revolution of 1800

The election of Thomas Jefferson, marking a peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

Jeffersonian Democracy

A political philosophy that emphasizes limited government and agrarianism, championed by Thomas Jefferson.

Midnight Judges

Judges appointed by John Adams in the last hours of his presidency.

Barbary Pirates

Pirates from the Barbary States who attacked American ships and demanded tribute.

Non-Intercourse Acts (1809)

An act that replaced the Embargo Act and targeted only Britain and France, allowing trade with other nations.

Battle of Tippecanoe

A battle in 1811 between American forces led by William Henry Harrison and Native American warriors associated with Tecumseh.