Unit 4; Early Republic

Front

Which Supreme Court case helped establish Judicial Review?

Back

Marbury v Madison

Answer explanation

The ruling itself was not the most important part (BTW: Marbury lost), but the idea that "The Supremes" can declare laws uncontitutional is most imortant

Front

Which of the following was NOT an advantage gained from the Louisiana Purchase?
Increased military strength,
Doubled the nation's size,
Increased trade networks with more rivers,
Gained the Port of New Orleans

Back

Increased military strength

Answer explanation

New Orleans and river networks meant we could make a lot of money off of this.  Unfortunately, the big concern was that we didn't have nearly enough military for the new chunk of the country

Front

How did Jefferson gain control over the Louisiana Territory?

Back

Offered to buy New Orleans, ended up buying the entire territory without Congress' approval.

Answer explanation

We originally wanted to only purchase New Orleans from Napoleon, but he offered up the whole territory (at a heck of a bargain!). Jefferson also didn't consult congress, which made this possibly unconstitutional, despite Jefferson being a strict interpreter of the Constitution...

Front

Define Monroe Doctrine

Back

The US told European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

Answer explanation

It's a pretty bold statement when a brand new country tells a bunch of stronger countries to stay out of our neighborhood (Western Hemisphere), but then again, James Monroe was a bold guy...

Front

Define Embargo Act

Back

Banning trade with any country

Answer explanation

In order to stay out of any trouble with Europe, we cut off all trade with other countries.  This also REALLY hurt the economy

Front

Define Spoils System

Back

Jackson appointed his allies/friends to government positions.

Answer explanation

Jackson appointed his friends to top government jobs, regadless if they were qualified. This also opened the door for A LOT of corruption

Front

At the Treaty of Ghent, what did the US gain from the War of 1812?

Back

Nothing.

Answer explanation

Even though the US won, and kept its independence, the Treaty of Ghent basically turned back the clock, restored all territories and borders, as if the war never happened.  Yeah, some people were mad about that...

Front

Why did Jackson move Native Americans out of their home lands, putting them on the Trail of Tears?

Back

Jackson wanted to make more room for white settlers.

Answer explanation

Jackson would go on to say that it was for their own protection too, but in the end, more whites settled in these lands and the Native American tribes were moved to (what the government deemed) worthless land

Front

Which of the following describes the Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional? Executive Order, Veto Power, Judicial Review, Law Enforcement

Back

Judicial Review

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court was around for over a decade before they found their real urpose in the government