What problems faced John Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800?
John Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800 faced heavy handicaps. They had many enemies from the creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Describe the beliefs of the Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans?
They opposed Jay's Treaty and supported good relations with France. They believed that Hamilton's national bank was unconstitutional. The Democratic Republicans felt that a strong local government was more essential to the stability of the nation rather than a strong central government.
How did Thomas Jefferson win the state of New York in the election of 1800?
Aaron Burr used his power to swing the votes in favor of Thomas Jefferson.
In what part of the country did Thomas Jefferson receive the bulk of his support in the election of 1800?
The southern and western parts of the United States supported Thomas Jefferson.
Who ultimately chose Thomas Jefferson for president in the 1800 election?
Alexander Hamilton, choosing Thomas Jefferson as the lesser of two evils, helped break the deadlock between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
What was remarkable in Thomas Jefferson's “Revolution of 1800”?
It marked the peaceful and orderly transfer of power on the basis of election results accepted by all parties.
Explain Thomas Jefferson’s mission as president, “In his eyes”:
Jefferson's mission was to restore the republican experiment, to check the growth of government power, and to hat the decay of virtue that had set in under Federalist rule.
Describe what happened to the unity within the Democratic-Republican party after Thomas Jefferson's election as president in 1800:
As the Federalist party withered away the democratic-Republican party did not have a enemy to unify against. This caused fractions and disagreements among the party.
Why did Jefferson hate the excise tax?
He hated the excise tax because Jefferson believed that it protected the manufacturing industry and he thought that the agricultural industry should be given first priority.
How did Jefferson deal with the major Federalist economic programs after he became president?
He left them intact.
Why were Jefferson and his followers so opposed to John Adams's last-minute appointments of new federal judges?
It was an attempt to entrench the Federalists, a dying party, into a growing government.
What is most significant about Jefferson's failed attempt to impeach and convict Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase for “high crimes and misdemeanors”?
It meant that Judicial independence and the separation of powers had been preserved.
Why was Thomas Jefferson distrustful of large standing armies?
Large standing armies could create a dictatorship (like in France).
What led the Pasha of Tripoli to declare war on the United States?
The Pasha of Tripoli was dissattisfied with his share of bribery money.
Arrange these events in chronological order: (A) Louisiana Purchase, (B) Chesapeake incident, (C) Burr's trial for treason, (D) Embargo Act.
A. C. B. D
Explain the dilemma that president Jefferson faced in his attempt to resolve the New Orleans problem:
The Spanish in New Orleans were blocking the port that was used by Americans to export their goods. The territories in the west needed to send their goods down the mississippi.JEfferson needed to come up with a treaty with Spain for the use of this port.
What prompted Napoleon to sell Louisiana to the United States?
Napoleon sold Louisiana to the United States for two reasons: first, he needed the money to help fight the war against the rest of Europe and secondly he wanted to sell it to Britain's enemies to weaken the British over seas. Also with the Hatian revolution Napolean gives up the idea of a French nation in America.
Explain the successes achieved from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition mapped out new portions of land for the United States and they also managed to do the entire expedition with losing only one man.
How did Thomas Jefferson respond to British and French seizure of our ships and impressment?
What was the result of Jefferson's embargo? President James Madison made a major foreign-policy mistake when he:
The weak American Economy staggered under the Embargo and were forced to lift it in order to resume their economy. James Madison made a major foreign policy mistake when he accepted France's offer as evidence of repeal and thereby causing America to reinforce the embargo against Britain.
What was Tecumseh’s position regarding white encroachment?
Tecumseh believed that it was necessary for the Native Americans to unify in a confederacy to push back the never ending flow of white men from the East.
What was James Madison’s main reason for a return for war in his decision to engage Britain in 1812?
Madison wished to restore confidence in the republican experiment. He believed that only a vigorous assertion of American rights could demonstrate the viability of American nationhood, and of democracy as a form of government. America had to fight to be taken seriously as a true republican experiment.
Once begun, what part of the country (the United States) was most supportive of the war of 1812?
The "war hawks" were generally from the South and West of the United States (the same as Thomas Jefferson's supporters)
John Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800 faced heavy handicaps. They had many enemies from the creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Describe the beliefs of the Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans?
They opposed Jay's Treaty and supported good relations with France. They believed that Hamilton's national bank was unconstitutional. The Democratic Republicans felt that a strong local government was more essential to the stability of the nation rather than a strong central government.
How did Thomas Jefferson win the state of New York in the election of 1800?
Aaron Burr used his power to swing the votes in favor of Thomas Jefferson.
In what part of the country did Thomas Jefferson receive the bulk of his support in the election of 1800?
The southern and western parts of the United States supported Thomas Jefferson.
Who ultimately chose Thomas Jefferson for president in the 1800 election?
Alexander Hamilton, choosing Thomas Jefferson as the lesser of two evils, helped break the deadlock between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
What was remarkable in Thomas Jefferson's “Revolution of 1800”?
It marked the peaceful and orderly transfer of power on the basis of election results accepted by all parties.
Explain Thomas Jefferson’s mission as president, “In his eyes”:
Jefferson's mission was to restore the republican experiment, to check the growth of government power, and to hat the decay of virtue that had set in under Federalist rule.
Describe what happened to the unity within the Democratic-Republican party after Thomas Jefferson's election as president in 1800:
As the Federalist party withered away the democratic-Republican party did not have a enemy to unify against. This caused fractions and disagreements among the party.
Why did Jefferson hate the excise tax?
He hated the excise tax because Jefferson believed that it protected the manufacturing industry and he thought that the agricultural industry should be given first priority.
How did Jefferson deal with the major Federalist economic programs after he became president?
He left them intact.
Why were Jefferson and his followers so opposed to John Adams's last-minute appointments of new federal judges?
It was an attempt to entrench the Federalists, a dying party, into a growing government.
What is most significant about Jefferson's failed attempt to impeach and convict Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase for “high crimes and misdemeanors”?
It meant that Judicial independence and the separation of powers had been preserved.
Why was Thomas Jefferson distrustful of large standing armies?
Large standing armies could create a dictatorship (like in France).
What led the Pasha of Tripoli to declare war on the United States?
The Pasha of Tripoli was dissattisfied with his share of bribery money.
Arrange these events in chronological order: (A) Louisiana Purchase, (B) Chesapeake incident, (C) Burr's trial for treason, (D) Embargo Act.
A. C. B. D
Explain the dilemma that president Jefferson faced in his attempt to resolve the New Orleans problem:
The Spanish in New Orleans were blocking the port that was used by Americans to export their goods. The territories in the west needed to send their goods down the mississippi.JEfferson needed to come up with a treaty with Spain for the use of this port.
What prompted Napoleon to sell Louisiana to the United States?
Napoleon sold Louisiana to the United States for two reasons: first, he needed the money to help fight the war against the rest of Europe and secondly he wanted to sell it to Britain's enemies to weaken the British over seas. Also with the Hatian revolution Napolean gives up the idea of a French nation in America.
Explain the successes achieved from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition mapped out new portions of land for the United States and they also managed to do the entire expedition with losing only one man.
How did Thomas Jefferson respond to British and French seizure of our ships and impressment?
What was the result of Jefferson's embargo? President James Madison made a major foreign-policy mistake when he:
The weak American Economy staggered under the Embargo and were forced to lift it in order to resume their economy. James Madison made a major foreign policy mistake when he accepted France's offer as evidence of repeal and thereby causing America to reinforce the embargo against Britain.
What was Tecumseh’s position regarding white encroachment?
Tecumseh believed that it was necessary for the Native Americans to unify in a confederacy to push back the never ending flow of white men from the East.
What was James Madison’s main reason for a return for war in his decision to engage Britain in 1812?
Madison wished to restore confidence in the republican experiment. He believed that only a vigorous assertion of American rights could demonstrate the viability of American nationhood, and of democracy as a form of government. America had to fight to be taken seriously as a true republican experiment.
Once begun, what part of the country (the United States) was most supportive of the war of 1812?
The "war hawks" were generally from the South and West of the United States (the same as Thomas Jefferson's supporters)
There's a few questions here that you didn't answer. We should go over these tomorrow.
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