Chapter 9 and 10: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson

Why did France sell the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?

• The french wanted no part of owning territory in North Am.

• The war with Britain & a slave rebellion in Haiti led to the sale of the territory.

• Napoleon needed money for a European war against Russia.

Who decided the election of 1800?

• the Electoral College

• the popular vote

• the House of Representatives

What was the significant result of the Marbury v. Madison decision?

• gave states the control of certain federal issues

• gave states the power to nullify a federal law

• established the precedent of judicial review

What did George Washington consider a grave danger to the new nation?

• France's influence

• national taxes

• growth of political parties

Which presidential precedent did Washington begin during his administration, becoming his most famous?

• serving only two terms

• selecting the sitting vice president

• delivering the State of Union address in writing

The Sedition Act:

• placed the rights of states ahead of the power of the federal government

• restricted speech critical of the government

• led to a reduction of the excise tax

What was the Embargo Act of 1807?

• placed the rights of states ahead of the power of the federal government

• forbid foreign trade on American ships sailing to any foreign port

• they reduced the powers of the Supreme Court and disrupted the government's system of checks and balances

Who did Adams name to serve as chief justice of the Supreme Court before he left office?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

• John Marshall

Why did President Jefferson decide to go to war with Tripoli in 1801?

• The U.S. wanted more resources.

• The U.S. grew tired of paying protection money to Tripoli.

• The U.S. disagreed with Tripoli over slavery.

Why did Jefferson fund the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• to establish a clear boundary with British Canada

• to discover the source of the Mississippi River