Chapter 10 Review

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Why do you think Thomas Jefferson did not want his presidency mentioned on his tombstone?

He believed in a modest role for the central government.

Why did the French leader Napoleon decide it was best to sell the Louisiana Territory?

He needed money to fight his wars in Europe.

What was Tecumseh known for?

He united many tribes against the U.S. and also died while fighting for the British in the War of 1812.

How did Jefferson want the Native Americans to be treated on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

He wanted them to be treated in a friendly and peaceful way.

Why did Jefferson pick the Corps of Discovery to go into the Louisiana Territory?

He wanted them to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.

What effect did the case of Marbury vs. Madison have on the U.S. government?

It increased the pwer of the Supreme Court.

What does it mean when a government officials decision is unconstitutional?

It means they are in violation of something in the U.S. Constitution.

Why was Marbury vs. Madison only a partial victory for Jefferson and Madison?

The court upheld Madison's decision to withold a judgeship form Marbury and declared it had the power of judicial review.

What were some of Jefferson's accomplishments?

1. he helped design Washington D.C.. 2. designed Monticello 3. invented storm windows, 7-day clock, dumbwaiter 4. skilled violinst, horseman, amateur scientist, a devoted reader

What were the effects from the War of 1812?

1. increased American patriotism 2. weakened Native American resistance 3. U.S. manufacturing grew

Describe what judicial review was?

1. it was established in the case of Marbury vs. Madison. 2. says that the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution 3. created a balance among the 3 branches of government

How did Native Americans aid the Lewis and Clark expedition?

1. let them camp for the winter 2. provided horses 3. guided them across Rocky Mountains

Who saved items from the White house before it was burned by the British?

Dolly Madison

What was important about Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in 1813?

It gave the U.S. control of Lake Erie.

Describe the U.S. military at the start of the War of 1812.

It was small, poorly trained, and badly equipped.

How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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

What did the Judiciary Act of 1801 allow President John Adams to do?

To appoint as many federalists as judges before his presidency ended.


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