Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

The election of 1800, when Jefferson defeated Adams, is often called the “Revolution of 1800” because:

• It ended the War of 1812

• It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties

• It created the Supreme Court

• It abolished the Bank of the U.S.

As a Democratic-Republican, Jefferson’s goals included:

• Expanding the army and navy

• Increasing national taxes

• Reducing the size and cost of the national government

• Strengthening ties with Britain

What Supreme Court case established judicial review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Dartmouth College v. Woodward

The Louisiana Purchase (1803) was controversial because Jefferson:

• Didn’t want more farmland

• Feared it would weaken the military

• Questioned if the Constitution gave him power to buy land

• Believed Spain still owned Louisiana

Who explored the Louisiana Territory for Jefferson?

• Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett

• Lewis and Clark

• Monroe and Marshall

• Adams and Hamilton

Jefferson’s embargo on trade with Britain and France was unpopular mainly because:

• It only punished France

• It hurt American merchants more than Britain or France

• It caused war immediately

• It increased taxes on Americans

James Madison is often called the “Father of the Constitution.” He also served as:

• Washington’s Secretary of State

• Jefferson’s Vice President

• A Supreme Court Justice

• Adams’ Secretary of Treasury

One of the main causes of the War of 1812 was:

• Britain’s impressment of American sailors

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Spain’s refusal to sell Florida

• The creation of the Monroe Doctrine

Politicians who favored war with Britain in 1812 were known as:

• Doves

• Federalists

• War Hawks

• Patriots

Who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” during the Battle of Baltimore?

• James Madison

• John Marshall

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson