Chapter 7 Jefferson Era Flashcard Review

Front

What power was established by the Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison?

Back

judicial review

Front

In its ruling in the case Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established which political idea?

Back

The courts have the power of judicial review as part of the system of checks and balances.

Front

Why is the election of 1800 historically and politically significant?

Back

Power peacefully transferred from one party to another.

Front

To which territory does this flowchart refer?

Back

Louisiana

Front

Which president used a loose interpretation of the Constitution to acquire the land in the shaded area of this map?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

How was the land in the shaded area of the map obtained? Options: through a war with Mexico, through a treaty with France, through purchase from Russia, through negotiations with Great Britain

Back

through a treaty with France

Front

Based on this cartoon, what was the main criticism of Jefferson’s policy? Options: Northern merchants were angry at the loss of trade., Federalists were angry at the use of strict interpretation of the Constitution., British loyalists were upset that the policy favored French merchants., Southern farmers were upset that the policy helped northern merchants.

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Northern merchants were angry at the loss of trade.

Front

What nation's practice of impressment forced President Thomas Jefferson to stop all trade with foreign nations by issuing the Embargo of 1807?

Back

Great Britain

Front

Why was President Thomas Jefferson reluctant to buy the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

It violated his strong belief in strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Front

What Native American assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

Back

Sacajawea