US History - CH 4 - Lesson 3

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Jefferson asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807 which halted all trade between the US and all of Europe

How did Jefferson avoid being involved in the war between France and Great Britain?

1. President Adams appointed Marbury "justice of the peace" right before President Adams left the presidency. 2. Secretary of State James Madison was supposed to deliver documents granting Marbury's new position, but Jefferson told them to hold them hoping Marbury would quit. 3. Marbury asked Supreme Court to get involved. 4. In Marbury vs Madison, Supreme Court ruled against Marbury. 5. This case established that Supreme Court could declare laws unconstitutional and invalid.

How did Marbury vs Madison affect the power of Supreme Court?

1. Began paying off Federal debt 2. cut government spending 3. removed the hated whiskey tax 4. replaced army with local militia 5. Louisiana Purchase from France for $15 million

What changes occurred in the US during Jefferson's administration?

a government ban on trade with other countries

What is an embargo?

to keep US out of war with Great Britain

Why did Jefferson have Congress pass the Embargo Act?

Jefferson did not want France to have control of lower Mississippi and New Orleans port.

Why did President Jefferson decide to purchase the Louisiana Territory?


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