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Revolution of 1800

The peaceful transfer of power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans with Jefferson’s election in 1800. —— Emphasize how this peaceful transfer shaped the future of U.S. politics, allowing Jefferson’s policies on economics and expansion.

Judiciary Act of 1801

A law passed by Federalists before they left office, establishing new courts and judges, which influenced the balance of power. —— Discuss how this act set the stage for Marbury v. Madison, altering the judiciary and impacting the constitutional power balance.

Marbury v. Madison

A Supreme Court case (1803) that established judicial review, giving the court the power to rule laws unconstitutional. —— Explain how judicial review influenced federal and state powers, impacting legal frameworks and economic regulations in the long term.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S. —— Use this as a key example of westward expansion and its economic impacts, including new resources and land for farming and trade.

Embargo Act

An 1807 law that halted all U.S. trade with foreign nations, intending to protect U.S. interests but damaging the economy. —— Highlight the economic consequences of Jefferson’s trade policies and their failure to protect U.S. interests, especially in the North.

Non-Intercourse Act

A law passed in 1809 to replace the Embargo Act, allowing trade with nations other than Britain and France. —— Use this to show how foreign policy shifted after the Embargo Act, impacting trade and shaping U.S. relations with foreign nations.

War Hawks

Members of Congress, mostly from the South and West, who advocated for war with Britain, leading to the War of 1812. —— Highlight the role of War Hawks in pushing for war, which impacted foreign policy and fueled westward expansion by securing more land.

Battle of Tippecanoe

A conflict in 1811 between U.S. forces and Native Americans, led by Tecumseh, over western expansion. —— Use this battle to discuss the impact of Native resistance on westward expansion and the broader conflict over territory.

Tecumseh

A Native American leader who sought to unite tribes to resist U.S. expansion into their lands. —— Discuss Tecumseh’s resistance to westward expansion and how it complicated U.S. policies toward Native American tribes.

James Madison

Jefferson’s successor, who continued many of his policies, including dealing with foreign conflicts and the War of 1812. —— Analyze how Madison’s presidency followed Jefferson’s economic, foreign policy, and expansion strategies, including the War of 1812.