APush ch. 8

What was the name of Thomas Jefferson’s mansion?

Monticello.

What was Jefferson’s interpretation of the constitution when prompted with the Louisiana territory?

He had a loose interpretation, acquiring the land through a treaty.

What tax did Jefferson repeal during the Revolution of 1800?

Excise tax on whiskey.

What act did Jefferson repeal during the Revolution of 1800?

Sedition act.

What was Jefferson’s goal for government spending?

have a balanced budget by cutting back on spending

What did Jefferson do to the national military during the Revolution of 1800?

He decreased its size.

What was the name of the pirates who Jefferson had “wars” with?

Barbary pirates.

What countries were in the Barbary states?

North Africa. Morocco, Tripoli (Libya), Tunis, and Algiers.

Why were the Barbary pirates a problem for the US?

The US payed a annual tribute of $250,000 to them.

What was the outcome of the Barbary wars?

US had to pay half the tribute for one time.

What would John Adams do at the end of his presidency while the federalists still had power?

The federalists began appointing judges to the supreme court to try and maintain power.

What will be the court case caused by John Adams last minute judge appointing?

Marbury vs. Madison.

What will be the verdict of Marbury vs. Madison?

The supreme court couldn’t enforce the law. JUDICIAL REVIEW!!!! Judiciary act of 1789 unconstitutional.

Why was Napoleon looking to give away the Louisiana territory?

The Haitian rebellion. French army spread to thin.

What was the final offer for the Louisiana territory?

15 Million dollars.

What was the problem with buying the Louisiana territory?

There was no provision in the Constitution that gives the government authority to acquire new territory.

What was the name of the expedition of Lewis and Clark?

Corps of discovery.

Who were Quids?

“Old Republicans” led by John Randolph. They opposed Jefferson’s policies.

What was the “Broken Voyage”?

The trip for trade with French and British naval blockades.

What was the Chesapeake-Leopard affair?

Incident of impressment where HMS leopard attacked USS Chesapeake of the coast of Virginia. Violated freedom of the seas.

What was Thomas Jefferson’s response to the Chesapeake-Leopard affair?

The embargo act of 1807.

What did the embargo act of 1807 do?

Prohibited vessels from leaving American ports. Led to economic depression due to less exports.

What is the one good part of the embargo act of 1807?

The act will promote American industrialization.

Who will become president after Thomas Jefferson?

James Madison.

What act will Madison pass due to the failure of embargo act?

non-intercourse act.

What was Macon’s Bill #2?

Whoever lifts the blockade first the US will trade with.

Who responds to Macon’s Bill #2, and what is the actually result?

Napoleon will announce he will lift restrictions, but will ultimately not go through on his promise.

What was James Madison’s nickname?

The duped president.

What was the reason for the war of 1812?

Maritime rights and trade restrictions.

What was the main result of the war of 1812?

There will be a surge in nationalism.

What will be the battle during the war of 1812 where Frances Scott Key will write the poem “The Star Spangled Banner”?

Ft. McHenry.

What general would take major victories at Horseshoe bend and New Orleans.

Andrew Jackson.

What was the significance of the battle of Horseshoe bend?

It was the largest indian massacre in US history (at this point).

Why was the battle of New Orleans important and make Andrew Jackson popular?

Jackson led a group of militias, creoles, blacks, and pirates, and only eight of his men died. War was over two weeks before this battle, but Jackson became a national hero.

What was the treaty that ended the war of 1812?

Treaty of Ghent.

What was the secret meeting of federalists in Connecticut, where some suggested succession or nullification?

Hartford Convention.

Who became president after James Madison?

James Monroe.

What was the nickname for Monroe’s presidency.

The era of good feelings.

Why was Monroe’s presidency called “The era of good feelings”?

There was only one political party and a large sense of nationalism.

What was the goal of Henry Clay’s American System?

To make America self-sufficient.

What does the B in BIT stand for?

2nd Bank of the US.

What does the I in BIT stand for?

Internal improvements-infrastructure.

What does the T in BIT stand for?

Tariffs.

What caused the panic of 1819?

Due to land boom bank gave out many loans, high speculation. They didn’t receive payments and tightened credit. Led to a slowing of the economy.

What was Mcculloch v Maryland?

Maryland tried to tax to the 2nd bank of the US since one of the its banks was located in the state.

What was the verdict of Mcculloh v Maryland?

A state cannot tax a federal entity.

What was Dartmouth v Woodward?

Dartmouth was private and had a contract. The state wanted to make the university public. However, the university did not agree.

What was the ruling of Dartmouth v Woodward?

The state couldn’t make the university public. Emphasis on importance of contracts and property rights.

Importance of Fletcher v Peck?

First time state law declared unconstitutional.

What was the Missouri compromise?

Missouri became slave state, Maine became free state. All states above 36 30 line would be free, and states below would be slave states.

What treaty would John Quincy Adams sign with Spain during Monroe’s presidency?

Adams-Onis treaty (Transcontinental treaty).

What did Adams-Onis treaty do?

USA got Florida and northwest region, Spain got Texas region.

Why did the US issue the Monroe doctrine?

European monarchs were alarmed with Latin American countries becoming democracies. US didn’t like European hostility in Americas.

What did the Monroe Doctrine say?

If other colonies attempt to colonize in the Wester Hemisphere, the U.S will consider it an act of war.