The Judiciary Act of 1801 allowed President Adams

to appoint many Federalists "midnight judges" before his term as president expired.

to make laws on behalf of the national government

to exercise the power of judicial review.

to remove William Marbury from his seat on the Supreme Court.

Which of the following is an example of a radical?

a person who takes an extreme position on a political issue

a person who interprets the U.S. Constitution narrowly or strictly

a person who interprets the U.S. Constitution loosely or broadly

Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Marbury vs. Madison?

It established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review

It was made in favor of Marbury

It resulted in Marbury's removal from the Supreme Court

It increased the power of the Congress

The power of judicial review is the Supreme Court's power

to be the final authority on the meaning of the Constitution

to review election results to determine if the elections were conducted honestly

to remove elected officials from office if they behave unlawfully

to force the state courts to follow the laws passed by Congress

Since no one got the majority of the electoral college votes in 1800, who decided the winner of the election?

white male voters who owned property

the voters of the Democratic-Republican Party

the college of elected officials

Which of the following answers describes judicial review?

Judicial Review was established in the case of Marbury vs. Madison

Local courts can determine if laws "Jive" with the constitution.

Established the the State courts can determine if laws "Jive" with the constitution.

What impact did Sacagawea have on American history?

She helped a U.S. expedition explore the Louisiana Territory

She led Native Americans against white settlers in the Ohio Valley

She tried to unite Native Americans against westward expansion by white settlers.

She led a slave revolt against white settlers in Louisiana

Which of the following is one of Thomas Jefferson's many accomplishments?

was the third president of the United States

discovered the principles of electricity

commanded an army during the War of 1812

Which of the following is true about James Madison?

He led our country through the War of 1812

He succeeded Jeferson as president

Why did Jefferson send the Corps of Discovery into the Louisiana Territory?

to find out if there was an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean & to "steak" Americas claim on the territory

to determine if the territory was worth what France was asking for it

to convince the British to leave forts they held in the Ohio Valley

Which statement describes the U.S. military at the start of the War of 1812?

The army was small, poorly trained, and badly equipped and we had virtually no navy.

The navy was powerful because Congress had strengthened it.

The army was aided by Native American allies.

The military was led by highly experienced and well-trained officers.

How did Native Americans aid the Lewis and Clark expedition?

They hosted the Corps of Discovery for the winter.

They provided the expedition with horses.

They helped to guide the group across the Rocky Mountains.

Which was NOT true about the Battle of New Orleans?

The British had a small Army and decided to attack New Orleans by sea

The battle was a great victory for the American forces.

The battle made General Andrew Jackson a national hero.

In the battle, the Americans held off a British assault on New Orleans and kept the British from coming up the Mississippi River

Why was Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over a British fleet in 1813 important?

It gave the United States control of Lake Erie.

It brought the War of 1812 to an end without a huge loss of American lives.

It allowed a U.S. Army to defeat the British at New Orleans.

It convinced Napoleon to help the United States in the war against Britain.

What special contribution did Sacagawea make to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

She guided the explorers and acted as a translator for them.

She cooked for the explorers during the first winter.

She married one of Lewis and Clark's men.

She helped them escape from an unfriendly tribe of Shrevites. The most feared Indians East of the Swamp.

Why was Napoleon willing to sell Louisiana to the United States for so little money?

Napoleon needed money to fight his wars in Europe.

Napoleon decided to concentrate on regaining French Canada.

Lewis and Clark told Napoleon the land was worthless.

Napoleon planned to reclaim Louisiana after the European wars were over.

When Thomas Jefferson became president he approached the office differently than John Adams. Jefferson thought that...

average people or the "comman man" had the ability to lead the country.

only the upper class and wealthy should lead the country.

only people who fought in the American Revolution should lead the country.

no foreigners or "aliens" should be able to lead the country.

Which of the following is NOT true.

The Treaty of Paris ended the War of 1812.

The commander at Fort McHenry wanted a flag "so large the British would have no problem seeing it"

After an entire night of bombing at Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner.

America's victory at the War of 1812 created a feeling of optimism and patriotism within our country.

One of my Bell Ringers I mentioned "Dinosaurs". What did I mean?

Thomas Jefferson thought there were Dinosaurs west of the Mississippi River in the Louisiana Territory.

Mr. McClain is as old as a Dinosaur!

Mr. Miller was growing up on the South Side of Shreve and he rode a Dinosaur to school!

Lewis and Clark found dinosaur bones on their trip to explore the Louisiana Territory.

One of my Bell Ringers I typed Revolution of 1800. Why was this election a Revolution?

The Federalist Party lost the election and a brand new government came to power. This new government was led by Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans

The Democratic Republicans lost the election and a brand new government came to power. This new government was led by Andrew Jackson and his new Democratic Party.

The Democratic Republicans lost the election and a brand new government came to power. This new government was led by James Madison and the Federalist Party.

The Federalist Party lost the election and a brand new government came to power. This new government was led by Andrew Jackson and the Labor Party.

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Chapter 10 The Jefferson Era

A number of people working together for a common purpose

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Naval officer who led the U.S victory over the British on Lake Erie

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Payment in exchange for protection

Leader of a southern expedition in the Louisiana Territory. He was captured by the Spanish.

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Shoshone woman who assisted the Lewis and Clark expedition

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