AMSCO AP US History Chapter 7 Flashcards
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Who became George Washington's first secretary of state?

Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?

  • To gain control of the Mississippi trade route (correct)
  • To increase the national debt
  • To establish French territory in America
  • To expand the size of the United States (correct)
  • Who was the emperor of the French who approved Jefferson's purchase of French territory?

    Napoleon Bonaparte

    What did Thomas Jefferson favor regarding the interpretation of the Constitution?

    <p>Strict interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major expedition was commissioned by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase region?

    <p>Lewis and Clark Expedition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Federalist Supreme Court justice who established the principle of judicial review?

    <p>John Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the case Marbury vs Madison?

    <p>Established judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was remembered for his duel with Alexander Hamilton?

    <p>Aaron Burr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Barbary Pirates do?

    <p>Attacked ships in the Mediterranean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident in 1807 escalated tensions between the U.S. and Britain?

    <p>Chesapeake-Leopard Affair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Embargo Act of 1807 was successful in changing British and French policies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the fourth President of the United States?

    <p>James Madison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Nonintercourse Act of 1809 achieve?

    <p>Allowed trade with all countries except France and England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the Native American confederacy against American expansion?

    <p>Tecumseh and the Prophet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the War Hawks in Congress?

    <p>To declare war in 1812</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ Convention met in 1814 to discuss grievances regarding the War of 1812.

    <p>Hartford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle during the War of 1812 was fought after the peace treaty had already been signed?

    <p>Battle of New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who commanded the American fleet at Lake Champlain?

    <p>Thomas Macdonough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Thomas Jefferson

    • Third President of the United States (1801-1809), aligned with the Republican Party, advocated for limited federal government.
    • First Secretary of State under George Washington; known for strict interpretation of the Constitution.
    • Key achievement: Expanded U.S. territory through the Louisiana Purchase.

    Louisiana Purchase

    • Acquired in 1803 for $15 million from France, under Napoleon's rule.
    • Doubled the size of the U.S. and secured control over the Mississippi trade route.

    Napoleon Bonaparte

    • Overthrew the French Directory in 1799 and became Emperor in 1804.
    • Facilitated the Louisiana Purchase but later abdicated in 1814 after failing to defeat Great Britain.

    Toussaint I'Ouverture

    • Led a successful rebellion against French colonial rule in Santo Domingo, causing significant losses for France.

    Strict Interpretation of the Constitution

    • Thomas Jefferson's approach, emphasizing a literal interpretation that restricts federal powers to only what is explicitly stated.
    • Contrasts with Alexander Hamilton's loose interpretation, allowing broader federal authority.

    Lewis and Clark Expedition

    • Conducted from 1804-1806 to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory.
    • Provided valuable maps and scientific findings, promoting westward settlement.

    John Marshall

    • Federalist Supreme Court Chief Justice; established the principle of judicial review.

    Judicial Review

    • The authority of the Supreme Court to invalidate laws and actions deemed unconstitutional.

    Marbury vs. Madison

    • Landmark 1803 case asserting the Supreme Court's power of judicial review over Congressional acts.

    Aaron Burr

    • Third Vice President under Jefferson, known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton which led to Hamilton's death.
    • Engaged in radical ventures that jeopardized national unity.

    "Quids"

    • Faction of Republicans critical of the War of 1812, arguing it violated their principles of limited government.

    Barbary Pirates

    • Groups from North Africa demanding tribute to protect U.S. ships; conflicts led to the Barbary Wars (1801-1805) after Jefferson halted payments.

    Neutrality

    • The policy of not supporting either side in a conflict, a position held by the U.S. during the early 1800s.

    Impressment

    • The forced recruitment of American sailors by the British navy, a key grievance leading to the War of 1812.

    Chesapeake-Leopard Affair

    • Incident in 1807 where a British ship attacked the USS Chesapeake, leading to heightened tensions and calls for war.

    Embargo Act (1807)

    • Jefferson's legislation halting trade with foreign nations to pressure Britain and France; backfired economically leading to its repeal.

    James Madison

    • Fourth President (1809-1817), pivotal during the War of 1812, previously instrumental in drafting the Constitution and Federalist Papers.

    Nonintercourse Act (1809)

    • Replaced the Embargo Act, allowing trade with all nations except Britain and France, yet failing to alleviate economic strain.

    Macon's Bill No. 2 (1810)

    • Restored trade with Britain and France, conditional upon respect for U.S. neutral rights, reflecting continued tension.

    Tecumseh and the Prophet

    • Leaders of a Native American confederacy aiming to resist American expansion into their territories.

    William Henry Harrison

    • Indiana Territory Governor who led U.S. forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, defeating Tecumseh’s confederacy.

    Battle of Tippecanoe

    • Significant 1811 conflict that halted Native American resistance in the West and contributed to War of 1812 tensions.

    War Hawks

    • Young Republicans advocating for the War of 1812 to expand U.S. territory and assert national honor.

    Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun

    • Prominent War Hawks; Clay pushed for the Missouri Compromise, while Calhoun promoted Southern interests and slavery.

    War of 1812

    • Conflict driven by impressment, shipping interference, and British support for Native Americans; resulted in strengthened U.S. nationalism.

    "Old Ironsides"

    • Nickname for USS Constitution, symbolizing American naval resilience during the War of 1812 after defeating a British ship.

    Battles of Lake Erie and Thames River

    • Key U.S. victories that broke British power in the region; Thames concluded with Tecumseh's death, ending Native American alliances.

    Treaty of Ghent (1814)

    • Ended the War of 1812; restored pre-war boundaries and relations, despite communication delays affecting outcomes.

    Hartford Convention (1814)

    • Meeting of Federalist states opposing the War of 1812; proposed amendments and expressed grievances, leading to the party's decline.

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