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Election of 1800
The first peaceful transfer of power between political parties
Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans defeated John Adams and the Federalists
Also called the Revolution of 1800
ideological, accusations, rhetoric
The Election of 1800 highlighted deep ? divides and led to many ? and intense ?
leadership, Jeffersonian
The Election of 1800 demonstrated the electorate could change ? through elections and sent America into a new age of ? policies
Sally Hemings Controversy
An allegation against Jefferson that he had a long-term relationship between one of his slaves, Sally Hemings
showed complexities in Jefferson’s legacy
especially on his views on slavery and race
implications, slavery
The Sally Hemings Controversy presented a moral dilemma over the ? of ? in early American society
Marbury vs Madison
A landmark Supreme Court case based on John Adams’ “Midnight Judges”
John Adams appoints many judges last second before leaving office to retain Federalist influence
James Madison refuses to deliver the commissions, prompting William Marbury, one of the commission to sue
Judicial Review, Unconstitutional
Marbury vs Madison resulted in John Marshall establishing ?, allowing Supreme Court to declare acts of Congress ? if need be
authority
Marbury vs Madison affirmed the judiciary’s ?
Barbary States
States located in North Africa known for their piracy against American and European ships in the Mediterranean during the 19th century
Prompted the Tripolitan War (1801-1805)
bribes, naval forces
In the Tripolitan War, Jefferson refused to pay ? and deployed ? to the region
commerce, national sovereignty
The Barbary States and Tripolitan War highlighted the challenges of protecting American ? and asserting ?
showcased early American naval power
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
An agreement between the U.S. and French in 1803 where President Jefferson purchased land from France that doubled the size of the U.S.
Purchased for agriculture and westward expansion
interpretation, slavery
The Louisiana Purchase Treaty raised questions about constitutional ? and the future of ?
Jefferson wanted a strict interpretation of the Constitution, but the Constitution doesn’t say the executive branch can buy land?
Corps of Discovery
An expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from 1804 to 1806 commissioned by President Jefferson
goal was to explore the Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean
document geography, resources, and native tribes
science, relations, natives, westward
During the Corps of Discovery, Lewis and Clark were able to contribute to American ? and foster good ? with the ?
Heightened interests in ? expansion
Oh and Sacagawea was cool (:
Zebulon Pike
An American explorer known for his expeditions in the early 1800s, particularly for his journey in the southern portion of the Louisiana Territory
Colorado, New Mexico, Pike’s Peak
Zebulon Pike explored ? and ?
credited with discovering ?
exploration, westward expansion
Zebulon Pike inspired future western ? and heightened the frenzy for ?
Aaron Burr
Third vice president of the United States and ultimately seen as a traitor
killed Hamilton in a duel
made an entire freaking conspiracy
Burr Conspiracy
A conspiracy theory made by Aaron Burr to create a separate nation in the West
expansion, instability
Aaron Burr underscored the tensions in early American politics regarding ? and ?
Impressment
Practice of British Royal Navy during early 19th century where American sailors were forcibly recruited to serve on British ships
widespread resentment among Americans
hatred, war
British impressment fueled ? against the British and heightened calls for ?
Chesapeake Affair
A confrontation between the British Warship HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake in 1807
3 Americans were killed and others wounded
pride, security, navy
The Chesapeake Affair raised questions about national ? and ?
Stressed the importance of a strong ?
Jefferson needed to act quickly
Embargo Act
A legislative measure enacted by President Jefferson that prohibited American vessels from trading with foreign nations in 1807
response to British and French interference with American shipping
distress, New England
The Embargo Act backfired horribly, leading to economic ?, especially in ?
led to a repeal in 1809
it was honestly a stupid law from the start
neutrality
The Embargo Act demonstrated the challenge of upholding American ?
Non-Intercourse Act of 1809
A replacement for the failed Embargo Act
Reopened trade to all nations except Britain and France
interfered, frustration, War of 1812
Despite the creation of the Non-Intercourse Act, the British and French still ? with American shipping
led to more ? among Americans and contributed to the eventual ?
Tecumseh
A skilled speaker and military leader who advocated for a confederation of tribes to resist U.S. expansion
Tenskwatawa
A prominent Native American religious leader who promoted a spiritual revival and worked with his brother to resist U.S. expansion
symbols, resistance
Both Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa stood as ? for indigenous ?
Battle of Tippecanoe
A conflict between American forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison and Native American warriors led by Tenskwatawa
Occurred on November 1811 in Indiana
The Native Americans lost horribly
weakened, resistance, catalyst
The Battle of Tippecanoe ? Native American ? against U.S. expansion significant
served as a ? for the War of 1812
War of 1812
A war fought between the U.S. and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815
Often referred to as “Mr. Madison’s War”
President James Madison declared war after pressure from Congress War Hawks
impressment, restrictions, resistance
The War of 1812 arose from issues such as British ?, trade ?, and British-Associated Native American ?
nationalism, westward expansion
The War of 1812 fostered an extreme surge in American ? and let American commence ?
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