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What was the result of Chief Justice John Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison?
What was the result of Chief Justice John Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison?
- It allowed Marbury to take his position as justice of the peace.
- It established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review. (correct)
- It repealed the Judiciary Act of 1789.
- It increased the power of Congress over the judiciary.
What prompted Thomas Jefferson to challenge the Judiciary Act?
What prompted Thomas Jefferson to challenge the Judiciary Act?
- The repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801.
- Marbury's successful petition to the Supreme Court.
- The appointment of 'midnight judges' by John Adams. (correct)
- Madison's refusal to sign the commission.
Which power was not recognized for the Supreme Court until the Marbury v. Madison case?
Which power was not recognized for the Supreme Court until the Marbury v. Madison case?
- The power to issue commissions.
- The power to declare federal laws invalid. (correct)
- The power to appoint lower court judges.
- The power to review state laws.
What was a significant action taken by Jefferson in response to the actions of the pasha of Tripoli?
What was a significant action taken by Jefferson in response to the actions of the pasha of Tripoli?
What was the primary cornerstone of Jefferson's foreign policy?
What was the primary cornerstone of Jefferson's foreign policy?
What event marked a major change in the status of the Supreme Court in American politics?
What event marked a major change in the status of the Supreme Court in American politics?
What was Jefferson's approach to resolving threats posed by the Barbary pirates?
What was Jefferson's approach to resolving threats posed by the Barbary pirates?
Which event led to the United States agreeing to pay a ransom to resolve the conflict with Tripoli?
Which event led to the United States agreeing to pay a ransom to resolve the conflict with Tripoli?
What was Jefferson’s foreign policy concerning the North African states primarily characterized by?
What was Jefferson’s foreign policy concerning the North African states primarily characterized by?
What was Napoleon Bonaparte's goal regarding North America?
What was Napoleon Bonaparte's goal regarding North America?
Who was the coleader of the Corps of Discovery?
Who was the coleader of the Corps of Discovery?
What was a primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was a primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Which Native American woman accompanied the expedition?
Which Native American woman accompanied the expedition?
What significance did the journals kept by Lewis and Clark have?
What significance did the journals kept by Lewis and Clark have?
Which tribes were the expedition trying to impress with gifts and medallions?
Which tribes were the expedition trying to impress with gifts and medallions?
What was a challenge faced by Zebulon Pike during his expedition?
What was a challenge faced by Zebulon Pike during his expedition?
When did the Corps of Discovery reach the Pacific coast?
When did the Corps of Discovery reach the Pacific coast?
What was the relationship of Toussaint Charbonneau to Sacajawea?
What was the relationship of Toussaint Charbonneau to Sacajawea?
Which river did Robert Gray explore in 1792 leading to the American claim to the Oregon Country?
Which river did Robert Gray explore in 1792 leading to the American claim to the Oregon Country?
What was a notable aspect of the Corps of Discovery's winter with the Mandan tribe?
What was a notable aspect of the Corps of Discovery's winter with the Mandan tribe?
What treaty was negotiated between the United States and Spain that involved the Louisiana Territory?
What treaty was negotiated between the United States and Spain that involved the Louisiana Territory?
What significant action did a Spanish official in New Orleans take that alarmed Jefferson?
What significant action did a Spanish official in New Orleans take that alarmed Jefferson?
Who did Jefferson send to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans and West Florida?
Who did Jefferson send to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans and West Florida?
What was Napoleon's reason for the willingness to sell all of Louisiana?
What was Napoleon's reason for the willingness to sell all of Louisiana?
What concern did Jefferson have regarding American expansion?
What concern did Jefferson have regarding American expansion?
What amount did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
What amount did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
What was Jefferson unsure about concerning the purchase of Louisiana?
What was Jefferson unsure about concerning the purchase of Louisiana?
Who was appointed to head the expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
Who was appointed to head the expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
What significant size increase did the United States experience after the Louisiana Purchase?
What significant size increase did the United States experience after the Louisiana Purchase?
What was one of the many unknown aspects of the Louisiana Territory at the time of purchase?
What was one of the many unknown aspects of the Louisiana Territory at the time of purchase?
What was a significant outcome of Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as president?
What was a significant outcome of Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as president?
How did the Judiciary Act of 1801 affect the Supreme Court?
How did the Judiciary Act of 1801 affect the Supreme Court?
Which policy was NOT part of Jefferson's efforts to manage the national debt?
Which policy was NOT part of Jefferson's efforts to manage the national debt?
What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase during Jefferson's presidency?
What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase during Jefferson's presidency?
Why did Jefferson not dismantle the Bank of the United States?
Why did Jefferson not dismantle the Bank of the United States?
In which way did Jefferson fill federal positions during his presidency?
In which way did Jefferson fill federal positions during his presidency?
What did Albert Gallatin aim to achieve as Jefferson's Secretary of the Treasury?
What did Albert Gallatin aim to achieve as Jefferson's Secretary of the Treasury?
What was a central achievement of the Republican party during Jefferson's first term?
What was a central achievement of the Republican party during Jefferson's first term?
What was a critical political issue that arose from the admission of Maine and Missouri?
What was a critical political issue that arose from the admission of Maine and Missouri?
Which aspect of Jefferson's governance showed continuity with Federalist policies?
Which aspect of Jefferson's governance showed continuity with Federalist policies?
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Study Notes
Jefferson's Inauguration and Political Landscape
- Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the third president marked a pivotal shift in American politics with the rise of Republican leadership.
- The Federalist Party's influence waned, but their ideology persisted, particularly in Supreme Court decisions.
- The judiciary gained coequal status with the legislative and executive branches after 1800.
Territorial Expansion
- The Republican period led to the U.S. doubling in size through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the entry of eight new states from 1803 to 1821.
- The admission of Maine and Missouri ignited debates over the expansion of slavery, intensifying sectional conflicts prior to the Civil War.
Economic Policies
- Jefferson was concerned about the national debt increase under Federalist rule; he aimed to eliminate it in 16 years via reduced military and government spending.
- Internal taxes, particularly the excise tax on whiskey, were repealed, decreasing governmental expenditure and national debt early in his administration.
- Although a strict constructionist, Jefferson maintained key Federalist programs, such as the Bank of the United States, and did not aggressively replace Federalist officeholders.
Judicial Influence
- The Federalist Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1801, reducing Supreme Court justices and adding Federalist judges just before Jefferson's term.
- The "midnight judges" controversy led to the Marbury v. Madison case, where Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review, empowering the Supreme Court to invalidate federal laws conflicting with the Constitution.
Barbary Wars
- American merchant ships faced pirate attacks from North African states; Jefferson initially pursued peaceful resolutions but took military action after Tripoli declared war in 1801.
- The conflict ended in 1805 with a treaty that included a ransom for captured U.S. soldiers.
The Louisiana Purchase
- The Louisiana Territory was secretly transferred back to France via the Treaty of San Ildefonso, raising American concerns about access to the Mississippi and New Orleans.
- Jefferson sent diplomats to negotiate for New Orleans but were instead offered the entire Louisiana Territory (280,000 square miles) for $15 million due to Napoleon's changes in colonial strategy.
- Jefferson's constitutional hesitance about land purchases was overridden by the lucrative deal, resulting in the Senate's ratification of the purchase.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
- The Louisiana Purchase's geography was largely unknown; Jefferson commissioned the expedition led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark in 1804.
- The Corps of Discovery documented flora, fauna, and Native American cultures, reinforcing American claims to the Oregon Country and stimulating future settlement and trade.
- They traveled with a Shoshone guide, Sacajawea, which helped foster relations with Native tribes encountered during the journey.
- Other explorations, such as Zebulon Pike's missions, were also authorized, although they yielded mixed accuracy in mapping.
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