Jefferson�s Administration And Growth Of Nationalism (1800-1820)

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1. What happened during the Election of 1800?

Burr convinced Federalists to vote for him during the tie, resulting in his victory

Adams won the election by a landslide

Adams, Jefferson, and Burr: Adams lost, Jefferson and Burr tied, Hamilton convinced other Federalists to vote for Jefferson to break the tie

Jefferson won the election outright without any ties

During the Election of 1800, Adams lost to Jefferson and Burr who tied in the electoral votes. Hamilton played a crucial role by convincing other Federalists to switch their votes in favor of Jefferson to break the tie.

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1800-1820

2. How did North African Muslim rulers solve budget problems in the Mediterranean?

C. They relied on financial aid from other Islamic empires.

D. They established strict economic policies to reduce spending.

B. They engaged in peaceful trade agreements with neighboring regions.

North African Muslim rulers solved budgetproblems through piracy and tributes in Mediterranean,obtained fees from most European powers

A. They heavily taxed their own citizens to increase revenue.

Barbary Pirates resorted to piracy and demanding tributes from other nations to solve their budget problems in the Mediterranean, which was a common practice during that time.

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Barbary Pirates resorted to piracy and demanding tributes from other nations to solve their budget problems in the Mediterranean, which was a common practice during that time.

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3. What were the Midnight judges?

Judges who were known for delivering their verdicts precisely at midnight without fail.

Judges who presided over court cases that took place only at midnight.

Judges appointed to Supreme Court by Adams inthe last days of his presidency to force them upon Jefferson, Marshall among those appointed

Judges selected to work the night shift at courthouses to handle urgent legal matters.

The Midnight judges refer to the judges appointed by President Adams in the final days of his presidency in an attempt to influence the judiciary before Thomas Jefferson took office. The move was seen as an effort to influence the incoming administration.

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4. Which of the following best describes the Non-Intercourse Act?

Established free trade agreements with European nations

Prohibited trade with Britain and France

Limited trade with Native American tribes

Sought toencourage domestic American manufacturing

The Non-Intercourse Act was put into place to promote American manufacturing by restricting trade with Britain and France, instead encouraging domestic production.

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The Non-Intercourse Act was put into place to promote American manufacturing by restricting trade with Britain and France, instead encouraging domestic production.

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5. What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

Established tariffs on imported goods to protect American industries.

Promoted free trade with European countries to strengthen diplomatic relations.

Encouraged exports and imports in American ports to boost the economy.

Prohibited exports (and imports) based inAmerican ports, most controversial Jeffersonlegislation

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a legislation that aimed to prohibit exports (and imports) based in American ports, making it one of the most controversial Jeffersonian policies.

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The Embargo Act of 1807 was a legislation that aimed to prohibit exports (and imports) based in American ports, making it one of the most controversial Jeffersonian policies.

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6. Which politicians were known as war hawks?

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, leading WW2 allies

Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War commanders

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, involved in Louisiana Purchase

Clay and Calhoun, eager for war with Britain (War of1812)

Clay and Calhoun were prominent politicians who aggressively advocated for war with Britain during the War of 1812. They believed that war was necessary to defend American interests and honor.

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Clay and Calhoun were prominent politicians who aggressively advocated for war with Britain during the War of 1812. They believed that war was necessary to defend American interests and honor.

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7. What was the goal of the American System?

Henry Clay aimed to make the US economically independent from Europe (e.g., support internal improvements, tariffprotection, and new national bank)

C. To increase economic dependence on European countries for stability.

A. To establish American colonies in Europe for economic growth.

B. To reduce trade barriers between the US and Europe for economic prosperity.

The American System, championed by Henry Clay, aimed to promote economic independence from Europe through various measures.

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The American System, championed by Henry Clay, aimed to promote economic independence from Europe through various measures.

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8. Who was William Henry Harrison?

Famous explorer of the American West.

Inventor of the light bulb.

Military hero from War of 1812; electedpresident 1840, died of pneumonia a month later, gave presidency to Tyler

Leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

William Henry Harrison was a military hero in the War of 1812 and was elected as the 9th president of the United States in 1840. Unfortunately, he died of pneumonia a month after taking office, making his presidency the shortest in American history. He was succeeded by his Vice President, John Tyler.

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9. What historical event is associated with the Hartford Convention?

December 1814, opposed War of 1812, called forone-term presidency, northern states threatened to secede if their views wereleft unconsidered next to those of southern and western states, supportednullification, end of Federalist Party

Battle of Lexington

Treaty of Ghent

Emancipation Proclamation

The Hartford Convention took place in December 1814 and was a meeting of New England Federalists who opposed the War of 1812 and expressed their dissatisfaction with the policies of the federal government. The convention called for various reforms and showed the growing divide between different regions of the country during that time period.

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10. What was the significance of the Essex case?

It was a landmark environmental conservation case in the state of Massachusetts.

It involved a case regarding labor unions on the East Coast during the Industrial Revolution.

Declared that US merchant ships could not claim protection under neutral rights when they took French or Spanish goods via American ports to a final destination; Federalist case leading up to HartfordConvention

It established the legal basis for the United States to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France.

The Essex case played a significant role in denying protection to US merchant ships when involved in transporting goods from France or Spain via American ports. It was also linked to Federalist actions leading up to the Hartford Convention.

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11. What historical event is associated with the Era of Good Feelings?

American Revolutionary War

Great Depression

Civil War

Monroepresidency, national unity behind Monroe,post-war boom (foreign demand for cotton, grain, and tobacco), Depression of1819 (cheap British imports, tightened credit, affected West the most)

The Era of Good Feelings refers to a time period during James Monroe's presidency characterized by national unity, economic prosperity, and post-war growth. The Depression of 1819 followed this era due to various economic factors.

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12. What were some key accomplishments of James Monroe?

Involved in a duel with Alexander Hamilton, passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, declared war on France.

Provided country with a break from partisanpolitics, Missouri Compromise, issued Monroe Doctrine

James Monroe is known for his efforts to unify the country, his role in key legislation like the Missouri Compromise, and his issuance of the Monroe Doctrine.

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James Monroe is known for his efforts to unify the country, his role in key legislation like the Missouri Compromise, and his issuance of the Monroe Doctrine.

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13. What was the proposal of the Tallmadge Amendment regarding the issue of slavery in Missouri?

B. Allow slave owners in Missouri to bring in more slaves from neighboring states.

No further introduction of slaves into Missouri, all childrenborn to slaves to become free at 25

A. All slaves in Missouri to be immediately freed.

C. Establishing slavery as a permanent institution with no restrictions in Missouri.

The Tallmadge Amendment proposed restrictions on the expansion of slavery in Missouri by prohibiting the introduction of new slaves and providing for the gradual emancipation of children born to slaves. It did not address immediate emancipation of all slaves, unrestricted importation of slaves, or permanent establishment of slavery in Missouri.

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14. What was the purpose of the Rush-Bagot Treaty (1817)?

Military alliance between US and Britain to conquer Native American territories

Agreement between US and Britain to remove armed fleets from the Great Lakes

Trade agreement between US and Britain to increase tariffs on imports

Cultural exchange program between US and Britain to promote artistic collaboration

The Rush-Bagot Treaty (1817) was specifically aimed at reducing the presence of armed fleets in the Great Lakes region between the United States and Britain.

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The Rush-Bagot Treaty (1817) was specifically aimed at reducing the presence of armed fleets in the Great Lakes region between the United States and Britain.

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