us history section 3, chapter 2

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What was the outcome of the first part of the French Revolution?

1789 France exploded into a revolution. French citizens protested against food shortages, high prices and taxes

What 2 important events happened during Thomas Jefferson's presidency, specifically the 1800 election?

First, power shifts from one political part to another by peaceful election. Second, tie in electoral votes throws election into House of Representatives. As a result, congress passes 12th amendment to constitution.

How did the Neutrality Proclamation have a negative impact on the US?

France thought that the US would help them in their war since France send aid to the colonies in the Revolutionary war. Instead the US stayed neutral. Led to an undeclared naval war between the US and France.

What was Alexander Hamilton's financial plan?

He proposed that the government assume the entire debt of the federal government and the states. Hamilton's next objective was to create a Bank of the United States. Created high tariffs designed to protect American industry from foreign competition.

How did the French Revolution eventually cause problems for the Democratic-Republicans?

It caused a political divide. Democratic-republicans supported the French Revolution, while Federalist opposed it. Eventually led to the XYZ affair.

Election of 1800

Jefferson's and his vice president had the same electoral votes, the House of Representatives decided the election with 36 ballots, because their were many Federalist, and wanted Aaron Burr to be President, Alexander Hamilton wanted it to be right and Thomas Jefferson to be President. Made the 12th Amendment in which both parties would change peacefully.

What are the problems faced by Thomas Jefferson?

Marbury vs. Madison, impending war between France and Great Britain

In Election of 1796, what happened that had never happened before in US history?

The president was a federalist, the vice president, a democratic-republican.

Which President made the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson

Why did President Washington issue the Neutrality Proclamation?

Washington was convinced that the growth and prosperity of the US depended on staying neutral. It was issued in April 1793.

Marbury v. Madison

because this the Supreme court ruled judicial review which gave the federal government even more power. Reason was because John Adams made what is called midnight judges just before Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated. The judges were Federalist, and James Madison decided not to give a commission to a judge. This case made sure that only the Supreme Court had the power to say a law was unconstitutional.

Causes of War of 1812

issues of impresssment, British agents in Northwest territories encouraging native Americans to attack settlers, and American embargo with Britain

War of 1812

it started in 1812, because of British Impressment, International conflict with commerce, and because of the remaining British troops that helped Native Americans fight against settlers. However, neither the British Parliament nor Congress desired war, but their people wanted war. There were a few significant battles during the war. British Capture of Washington D.C.; Battle of Fort McHenry, and Battle of New Orleans

Why was Hamilton's financial plan controversial?

many felt Hamilton's plan would unfairly reward wealthy people who bought revolutionary war bonds from the original bondholders. These bondholders, mostly merchants, farmers, and soldiers had sold their bonds at low prices believing the government would not repay them.

What was the most difficult problem James Madison faced?

relationship between US and Britain which leads to war.

name departments in Washington's cabinet

secretary of state, secretary of treasury, secretary of war, attorney general

Treaty of Ghent

the results of this treaty were: officially ended the war on January 8,1815; neither side gained any new geographical territories, British soldiers from American Revolution officially left. It made America feel like that they proved themselves as a nation

Why not have an even number of Supreme Court Justices?

there could be a tie

Problems John Adams faced as President

when John Adams won the election his vice president Charles Pinckney did not become v.p. It was Thomas Jefferson who was running for president became John Adam's v.p. Other problems were the XYZ affair, Alien and Sedition Act, and he Kentucky and Virginia Resolution.


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