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Whispering Campaign

Whispering Campaign

A political tactic used to spread rumors and accusations, exemplified by the Federalists accusing Thomas Jefferson of an affair with a slave.

Revolution of 1800

The election in which Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams, marking the end of Federalist presidential dominance.

Jeffersonian Restraint

Jefferson's approach of minimizing political dismissals and pardoning prisoners from the Sedition Acts after his election.

Judiciary Act of 1801

Legislation that created new federal judgeships, later repealed by the Republican-Democratic Congress.

Marbury vs

A landmark Supreme Court case establishing the principle of judicial review, affirming the Court's authority to interpret the Constitution.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of 820,000 square miles of land from France for $15 million, significantly expanding U.S. territory.

Aaron Burr

Jefferson's vice president who plotted to secede New England and was involved in a duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death.

Chesapeake Affair

An incident where a British ship attacked the U.S. frigate Chesapeake, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Britain.

Embargo Act of 1807

Legislation that banned American exports to force respect from Britain and France, ultimately harming U.S. merchants.

Macon's Bill No

A law that reopened trade but reinstated embargoes against Britain if it did not lift its restrictions, leading to renewed tensions.

Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa

Shawnee brothers who sought to unite Indian tribes against American settlers and allied with the British.

War of 1812

Conflict initiated by President Madison's request to Congress, driven by "war hawks" who wanted to assert American rights and address Indian threats.