Revolution of 1800 & Democratic Republicans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a precedent set by Washington as the first president?

• creating a presidential cabinet

• non-intervention policy/ neutrality/ isolationism

• creating political parties

• addressed as "Mr. President" instead of "your highness" or "majesty"

Multiple Choice

“In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as a matter of serious concern, that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations, Northern and Southern, Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. . .”

Based on this advice to the nation by President Washington, delivered upon his retirement, which of the following statements BEST reflects his principal concerns for the future of the United States?

• Truly patriotic citizens should vote in local elections.

• The future of the US depends upon its economic strength.

• Citizens should be wary of sectionalism in the US.

• A responsible citizen cannot accept at face value the views of any politician.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a success of the Adams administration?

• Alien Act prevented immigrants from supporting Jefferson

• Sedition Act reduced political opposition

• non-intervention policy (neutrality)

• reduced polarization and conflict between political parties

Carefully examine the electoral map that follows.

• The Election of 1800 resulted in an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, both of the Democratic-Republican Party.

• Because of the tie, the House of Representatives had to decide the winner.

• Each state had one vote in the House, regardless of size.

• Federalists, who had lost the election, held a majority in the lame-duck House and distrusted both Jefferson and Burr.

• Use your observations from the electoral map and the who's who that follows to influence how you would address the problem as a member of the House of Representatives. Be ready to justify your vote!

Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)

• Former Vice President under John Adams

• Advocated for agrarian democracy, states' rights, and a limited federal government

• Opposed the national bank, standing army, and centralized power

• Supported the French Revolution and France over Britain

• Viewed by Federalists as too radical and sympathetic to mob rule

  Aaron Burr (Democratic-Republican)

• Ran as Jefferson’s running mate, but received the same number of electoral votes

• Refused to step aside, causing a constitutional crisis

• Known for political ambition and lack of clear principles

• Seen by some Federalists as a candidate they might manipulate

• Based in New York, with connections to powerful political factions

John Adams (Federalist & outgoing President)

• Not in contention in the House vote, but his legacy and party influence the outcome

• Believed in a strong central government, national bank, and close ties with Britain

• Unpopular due to the Alien and Sedition Acts

  Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (Federalist)

• Southern Federalist from South Carolina

• Strongly supported a robust central government, a national bank, and military readiness

• Federalists hoped Southern voters might split from Jefferson and support Pinckney

  John Jay (Federalist)

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (retired in 1800); known for negotiating Jay’s Treaty with Britain

• Viewed as a staunch Federalist and diplomatic moderate, supported strong ties with Britain, rule of law, and centralized authority

• Received a few electoral votes as a “standby” candidate in case of a political deadlock

Poll

When the electoral vote is tied, the election is determined by the House of Representatives. Be a Congressman and cast your vote to help decide who the 3rd president of the US will be!

• Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Charles Pinckney

• John Jay

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most influenced the election of 1800?

• Washington's death undermined Federalist party

• success of XYZ Affair diplomacy

• unpopularity of the Alien and Sedition Acts

• non-intervention in French Revolution

Multiple Choice

What made the election of 1800 important?

• John Adams won

• proved efficacy of Alien and Sedition Acts

• power was handed off between political parties for the first time

• Thomas Jefferson lost

Multiple Choice

Why was Thomas Jefferson reluctant to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

• The US did not have enough money.

• The port of New Orleans was not seen as essential to the American economy.

• He thought the Constitution did not give him the power as President to make the purchase.

• New England threatened to secede from the Union if the purchase was completed.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary cause of the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American merchants/ disrupted trade

• Americans provoked a Second War for Independence to prove the strength of the young US

• Americans allied with Natives in the Ohio River Valley to expel British presence in the region

https://www.loc.gov/resource/ihas.100010457.0

Multiple Choice

The result of the War of 1812 was that

• the United States was united by nationalism and symbols of national identity during the subsequent Era of Good Feelings.

• gained the Florida territory from the Spanish.

• became increasingly politically divided.

• annexed the nation of Great Britain.

Multiple Choice

A major reason for the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to

• improve trade relations with Asia.

• gain new colonies in Latin America.

• acquire land to build a canal in Central America.

• limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Poll

Which president do you think was best among the first five?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Open Ended

Who did you choose and why do you think he did a good job facing the challenges of his presidency?