Chapter 10 The Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic 1800-1812

Critical Thinking Activity: The "Revolution of 1800": In addition to appointing sixteen new federal justices to the bench, John Adams also appointed______ to the Supreme Court. The justice spent thirty-four years on the bench, during which he strengthened the power of the________. This victory, as well as the Senate's failure to impeach another justice, also strengthened the________.

1. John Marshall 2. federal government 3. independent judiciary

Primary Source Activity: The United States reenters the international fray: What happened during the Chesapeake affair of 1807, leading to a dramatic increase in tension between the United States and England?

A British warship fired on the Chesapeake, a U.S. frigate, killing three and wounding eighteen.

Which of the following was not a consequence of the Embargo Act?

Britain and France caved to U.S. demands.

The Congressional war hawks of 1812 were especially eager to sponsor an American invasion and conquest of which area?

Canada

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the British used impressment to:

Forcibly enlist American sailors

Map Activity: Beyond the "Valley of Democracy": In 1806-1807, Zebulon Pike passed through all of the following towns in Spanish territory except:

San Diego

Image Analysis Primary Source Activity: Looking at the painting, what can be inferred about the result of the battle?

The Americans routed the Shawnee, with few losses.

What did the Judiciary Act of 1801 accomplish?

The creation of sixteen new federal judgeships

What was one way in which Jefferson clearly departed from previous Federalist practice?

Establishing a simple and informal style in presidential entertainment and relations with Congress

Who aided the Corps of Discovery on their expedition through the Louisiana Territory?

Sacajawea

Why was Thomas Jefferson conflicted about the Louisiana Purchase?

He believed that the purchase was unconstitutional.

How did the French respond to the Orders in Council that were issued between 1806 and 1807?

They ordered the seizure of all vessels entering British ports.

Primary Source Activity: The United States reenters the international fray: Which of the following statements best describes Madison's address to Congress? Check all that apply.

1. He briefly describes the events of the previous decade that have led to such tension with Britain. 2. He makes a case for declaring war against Britain.

Which of the following is not true of Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa?

They embraced whites' concept of ownership.

Critical Thinking Activity: The "Revolution of 1800": True or False: In his inaugural address, Jefferson declared, "We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists" in order to assure Federalists that the change in government would not destroy their work.

true

Critical Thinking Activity: The "Revolution of 1800": The new naturalization law passed by Congress in 1802 replaced the unreasonable terms of the:

Alien and Sedition Acts

What was one of the greatest problems that John Adams and the Federalists faced in the election of 1800?

Adams's refusal to take the country to war against France

After becoming president, why did Jefferson reduce spending on the military?

To set an example to the world by winning friends through "peaceful coercion"

Primary Source Activity: The United States reenters the international fray: Eager to avoid was with Britain and France, Jefferson pressured Congress to pass the Embargo Act in late 1807, which forbade the _________. He hoped this diplomatic maneuver would serve as a means of _________ and provide a tool for neutral nations to wield during foreign crises.

1. exportation of all goods from the United States 2. "peaceful coercion"

John Marshall, as chief justice of the United States, helped to strengthen the judicial branch of government by doing which of the following?

Asserting the doctrine of judicial review of congressional legislation, giving the Supreme Court the power to determine constitutionality

The new Congress that met in 1811 contained a large number of members who believed which of the following?

Britain should be vigorously confronted and the Indian threat to the West eliminated.

What was the greatest impact of the "Revolution of 1800"?

Demonstrating that even a bitterly contested American election could result in the peaceful transfer of power from one party to another

Map Activity: Beyond the "Valley of Democracy": In addition to escalating tensions between France and Britain, what other factor contributed to Napoleon's decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

Napoleon realized that the island of Santo Domingo could not be reconquered from rebellious slaves fighting for their independence from France.

Map Activity: Beyond the "Valley of Democracy": The Columbia and Snake Rivers are located in which geographical region designated on this map?

Oregon Country

Critical Thinking Activity: The "Revolution of 1800": Though Jefferson believed in God, Federalist critics throughout New England labeled him an atheist largely because of his:

Successful efforts to separate church and state in his home state of Virginia

Image Analysis Primary Source Activity: Based on the image, what can be inferred about the artist's portrayal of the battle?

The Americans quest for dominance in the land is a patriotic act.

What principle was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

The Supreme Court has the right to determine the constitutionality of legislation.

Map Activity: Beyond the "Valley of Democracy": The French sale of the Louisiana Territory meant that the last significant European power with a stake in the territory that would eventually comprise the continental United States had relinquished interest, allowing:

The United States to implement George Washington's isolationist principles as outlined in his Farewell Address

Image Analysis Primary Source Activity: According to the image, what military advantage did Americans have over the Shawnee?

horses