US History Chapter 10-11
What were the reasons the war hawks gave for going to war against Britain?
Conquer Canada 2. Revenge against the British for attacking American Ships 3. Stop British aid to Native Americans 4. Nationalism --> Feeling of pride in your nation
What was Pinckney's Treaty?
Established intentions of friendship between the United States and Spain. It also defined the boundaries of the United States with the Spanish colonies and guaranteed the United States navigation rights on the Mississippi River.
For what reason did foreign relations between the US and France deteriorate in the late 1790s?
French seizure of American merchant ships.
What was the Convention of 1800? What was its impact?
The Convention of 1800 between the United States of America and France ended the 1798-1800 Quasi-War, an undeclared naval war waged primarily in the Caribbean, and terminated the 1778 Treaty of Alliance.
What was impressment?
War of 1812, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy was the most important for many Americans. It was kidnapping and forcing American sailors to serve in the British navy. It angered Americans because it proved a lack of respect for the United States as a sovereign nation.
After assassinating Hamilton, what does Burr go on to do?
plotted to divdid the united states
What were the "midnight judges" and why was Jefferson so opposed to them?
refers to the judicial appointments made by President John Adams just before he was succeeded by President Thomas Jefferson. Adams saw the appointments as a way to preserve Federalist influence in the federal government during the Jeffersonian tenure. Jefferson apposed this because he was a democratic-republican
Did early American feel that central authority was something to be eliminated, distrusted, watched or curbed?
something to be eliminated
After taking office, which legislation did Jefferson and the Republicans repeal?
the Judiciary Act of 1802. Jefferson sought to abolish the new courts and, in the process, eliminate the judges. In January 1802 John Breckinridge of Kentucky, a strong supporter of Jefferson, introduced a bill in the Senate to repeal the Judiciary Act of 1801.
Why did the Founders not envision the existence of permanent political parties?
the founding fathers didn't envision parties because they didn't intend to create a divide amongst the American people
Did the looming difficulties with France help or hurt the Federalists and Adams in the election of 1800?
the looming difficulties with France hurt the Federalists and Adams in the election of 1800 and made Jefferson a clear leader representing Democratic-republican
Hamilton's Bank of the United States was based on which clause in the Constitution?
the necessary and proper or elastic clause in the constitution
The Bill of Rights was intended to protect who from what?
the people's individual liberties from the potential tyranny of a strong central gov
What was the primary issue of the Democratic-Republicans during the election campaign of 1796?
the term's of jay's treaty
In general, what group did Hamilton's financial programs for the economic development of the country favor?
the wealthy
Why was Jefferson so opposed to standing armies? What changed his mind and caused him to increase the navy?
they could be used to establish a dictatorship and the impact of banbury pirates fought off by a navy during the Tripolitan war
Who was Tecumseh and what happened to him?
was a Shawnee Native American chief, born about 1768 south of present-day Columbus, Ohio. During the early 1800s, he attempted to organize a confederation of tribes to resist white settlement. During the War of 1812, Tecumseh and his followers joined the British to fight the United States. However, died at the battle of thames.
What were the conditions of the Franco-American alliance of 1778?
was a defensive alliance between France and the United States of America, formed in the midst of the American Revolutionary War, which promised mutual military support in case fighting should break out between French and British forces, as the result signing. bound the United States to help the French defend their possessions in the West Indies.
The Whiskey Rebellion occurred as a result of what government policy?
was a tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.
What was Macon's Bill No. 2?
was to persuade France and Britain to recognize American neutrality since France and Britain had been seizing American ships during the Napoleonic Wars.
Spanish Domination
1492-1588
Jamestown
1607
Pueblo Revolt
1680
1st Great Awakening
1730
French and Indian War
1754-1763
Stamp Act
1765
Declaration of Independence
1776
Treaty of Paris
1783
Constitutional Convention
1787
George Washington's presidency
1789
Thomas Jefferson's election
1800
How did the weakening of the Federalist party affect the Democratic-Republican party?
??? They began to gain footing by replacing the strong the Federalist stronghold in America's politics
Know the major political and philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton.
Hamilton believed... -strong nat. gov. - believed the constitution was great because it limited the powers of the federal government -federalist party -taxes on lower class/farmers -wanted a strong trade relationship with Britain -wanted to increase taxes to create a navy and expand the standing federal army - thought of Jefferson as a political radical and atheist -neutral in european wars Jefferson believed... -small local government - federal government was bad(could threaten the rights of people) - no to the constitution cause it gave too much power to national government -taxes to the wealthy - "Democratic- republican Party" (given the name by the federalists) -agreed with the french who confiscated land from the aristocrats and hunted them down - Republicans -a large military= threat to the states -neutral in European wars
Why was Jefferson unsure about authorizing the purchase of Louisiana?
I wasn't directly stated in the constitution giving him the power to purchase land
What were the terms of Jay's Treaty?
In the treaty Britain, conceding to primary American grievances, agreed to evacuate the Northwest Territory by June 1, 1796; to compensate for its depredations against American shipping; to end discrimination against American commerce; and to grant the U.S. trading privileges in England and the British East Indies.
What were Jefferson's constitutional arguments against the Bank of the United based on?
Jefferson had a strict interpretation of the constitution. So because the constitution didn't clearly state that the gov. could form a national bank he believed it was a federal responsibility. Therefore, he believed that states should charter banks that could issue money.
Marbury v. Madison led to the Supreme Court taking what power? (know the name and what it means)
Judicial review meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that contravene the U.S. Constitution.
Why did Napoleon decide to sell Louisiana to the U.S.?
Napoleon needed money to fund his wars of conquest in Europe - one of the terms of the Louisiana purchase was that the U.S. had to pay the whole price up front in gold.
Who were Washington's cabinet members and what were their positions?
Secretary of State... Thomas Jefferson Secretary of Treasury... Alexander Hamilton Secretary of War... Henry Knox Attorney General... Edmund randolph
After taking office, which legislation did Jefferson and the Republicans allow to expire?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
What were the purposes of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Alien and Sedition acts were set to maintain federalist power as they were the majority by allowing deportation of foreigners and made defamation of the gov's officials an offense. Therefore, this restricted those who may oppose John Adam's and the federalists. Alien aimed at immigrants Sedition aimed at newspapers
How did Jefferson try to use the economy to pressure Britain and France?
The Embargo Act, passed by Congress on 22 December 1807, was designed to punish France and Britain as well as protect American shipping from any further acts of aggression by either nation. The act forbade American ships and goods from leaving American ports except for those vessels in the coastal trade.
What was the XYZ affair, and what were the consequences of it?
The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the administration of John Adams, involving a confrontation between the United States and Republican France that led to an undeclared war called the Quasi-War. an undeclared naval war between the United States and France during the Presidency of John Adams. It grew out of the XYZ Affair and ended when French politics changed direction after Napoleon came into power
Why were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions written?
These resolutions were passed by the legislatures of Kentucky and Virginia in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 and were authored by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison secretly.
What did the Neutrality Proclamation state?
formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington on April 22, 1793 that declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war.
What were the benefits derived from Lewis and Clark's expedition through Louisiana?
involved the considerable knowledge the explorers gained during the course of their journey regarding the geographic and topologic features of the terrain and of the peoples who populated it. While encouraging westward expansion
What were the terms of the Treaty of Greenville?
it established a set boundary of the lands of the Native Americans and the land open for European settlements, known as the 'Greenville Treaty Line'. ... The treaty ended the Northwest Indian War.
Why was the "Revolution of 1800" so remarkable?
it was the first peaceful transition of power between opposing powers in US History
