The Election of 1800
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Which amendment ratified in 1804 changed the way electors cast their votes in the presidential election?

  • 5th amendment
  • 1st amendment
  • 10th amendment
  • 12th amendment (correct)

    • Who tied with Thomas Jefferson in the Election of 1800, resulting in the election being determined by the House of Representatives?

  • John Jay
  • John Adams
  • Aaron Burr (correct)
  • Charles Pinckney

    • What was the vision of Jefferson and his followers when they assumed control of the government?

  • A government that governs least (correct)
  • A federal government with unlimited power
  • A society of industrial towns and urban mobs
  • A government that favors a strong executive branch

    • Who was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during John Adams' presidency?

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

    In Marbury v. Madison, what did Chief Justice Marshall establish?

    <p>The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate federal laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Fletcher v. Peck?

    <p>The Supreme Court declared a state law to be unconstitutional for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chief Justice Marshall rule in McCulloch v. Maryland?

    <p>A state could not tax a federal institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action did Jefferson take to reduce the power of the federal government?

    <p>He reduced the size of the military and navy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jefferson send James Monroe to Paris?

    <p>To offer up to $10 million for New Orleans and Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>The size of the United States more than doubled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jefferson call for the repeal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

    <p>The act had catastrophic effects on the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a means by which Jeffersonian republicanism called for a reduction in the power of federal government?

    <p>Increasing the national debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind Jefferson's concern about the possession of New Orleans?

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

    What was the size of the Louisiana Territory that the United States acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>828,000 square miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807?

    <p>It had catastrophic effects on the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment ratified in 1804 changed the way electors cast their votes in the presidential election?

    <p>12th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tied with Thomas Jefferson in the Election of 1800, resulting in the election being determined by the House of Representatives?

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

    What was the main reason behind Jefferson's concern about the possession of New Orleans?

    <p>Control over a strategic port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions did Jefferson take to reduce the power of the federal government?

    <p>He reduced the national debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind Jefferson's concern about the possession of New Orleans?

    <p>He feared losing access to the mouth of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807?

    <p>It resulted in a decrease in imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>It extended the western frontier to lands beyond the Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

    <p>It established the power of the Supreme Court to invalidate federal laws that conflicted with the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Fletcher v. Peck?

    <p>It declared a state law to be unconstitutional and invalid for the first time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?

    <p>Federal laws were supreme over state laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

    <p>To explore the newly purchased land west of the Mississippi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 12th amendment ratified in 1804?

    <p>It changed the way electors cast their votes in the presidential election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind Jefferson's concern about the possession of New Orleans?

    <p>Fear of losing access to the crucial Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807?

    <p>It led to economic hardship for American merchants and farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the vision of Jefferson and his followers when they assumed control of the government?

    <p>A society of sturdy, independent farmers free from the industrialization of Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Fletcher v. Peck (1810)?

    <p>It was the first time the Supreme Court declared a state law to be unconstitutional and invalid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

    <p>It ruled that a state could not tax a federal institution, declaring federal laws supreme over state laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition funded by Congress?

    <p>Greater scientific and geographic knowledge of the region, stronger U.S. claims to the Oregon Territory, and better relations with American Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the early 1800s Supreme Court decisions establish regarding the judiciary and federal laws?

    <p>The primacy of the judiciary in determining the meaning of the Constitution and the precedence of federal laws over state laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the U.S. government following the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>To seek influence and control over North America through exploration and diplomatic efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the key issues debated by national political parties in the early 1800s?

    <p>The tariff, powers of the federal government, and relations with European powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

    <p>It established the power of the Supreme Court to invalidate federal laws that conflicted with the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Jefferson's call for the scientific exploration funded by Congress?

    <p>To gain scientific and geographic knowledge of the newly purchased land and strengthen U.S. claims to the Oregon Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Embargo Act of 1807 lead to?

    <p>A significant drop in exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the politically charged atmosphere of the time?

    <p>The Burr-Hamilton duel and the plot by diehard Federalists to establish a 'northern confederacy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on New England and the Federalists?

    <p>Reduced their power in national affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason behind Jefferson's concern about the possession of New Orleans?

    <p>Fear of losing access to the crucial port for trade and navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chief Justice John Marshall's decisions in landmark cases do?

    <p>Strengthened the power of the central government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809?

    <p>Forbidding trade only with Great Britain and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Judiciary Act of 1801?

    <p>Created new judge positions through 'midnight appointments' by the Federalist Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the British warship Leopard firing on the U.S.S. Chesapeake?

    <p>Led to the Embargo Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the United States?

    <p>Doubled the size of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Embargo Act of 1807 on international trade?

    <p>Led to a significant drop in exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

    <p>Chief Justice Marshall declared an unconstitutional clause in the Judiciary Act of 1789, making Marbury's request void</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Jeffersonian Republicanism and Federal Power

    • Jeffersonian republicanism advocated for a federal government with limited power and a reduction in federal government power.
    • Jefferson reduced the military and navy size, eliminated federal jobs, repealed excise taxes, and reduced the national debt during his presidency.
    • The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, removing European presence from the nation’s borders, and extending the western frontier.
    • The Louisiana Purchase was contrary to Jefferson's beliefs of limited government and strict construction of the constitution.
    • The addition of new western states reduced New England's and the Federalists' power in national affairs.
    • The Embargo Act of 1807 had catastrophic effects, leading to a significant drop in exports and imports.
    • The Embargo Act was later replaced with the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, forbidding trade only with Great Britain and France.
    • Chief Justice John Marshall's decisions in landmark cases strengthened the power of the central government, much to Jefferson's dismay.
    • The Judiciary Act of 1801 created new judge positions through "midnight appointments" by the Federalist Congress.
    • In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall declared an unconstitutional clause in the Judiciary Act of 1789, making Marbury's request void.
    • The British and French seizing neutral U.S. ships led to the Embargo Act, with the British warship Leopard firing on the U.S.S. Chesapeake off the coast of Virginia.
    • The politically charged atmosphere of the time was exemplified by the Burr-Hamilton duel and the plot by diehard Federalists to establish a "northern confederacy."

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    Test your knowledge on the pivotal Election of 1800, where Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr faced off against John Adams and the Federalists. Learn about the unique voting process and the tie that led to a constitutional amendment.

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