The Jefferson Era 1: Jefferson President 2: Louisiana Purchase 3:Coming of War 4: War 1812 The Jefferson Era

Section ONE REVIEW What were the political parties in the election of 1800, and who were their candidates? Describe the election results. What political ideas does Jefferson express in his inaugural address? How did Jefferson and Congress put his Democratic-Republican ideas into practice? What was the Judiciary Act of 1801? Why did Federalist members of Congress pass the act? What happened as a result of James Madison’s refusal to deliver William Marbury’s appointment papers (Marbury v. Madison)

Section TWO REVIEW As American settlers moved West, control of the Mississippi River became more important to the United States. What had occurred between the Appalachians and the Mississippi River by the early 1800s? What major port city was located at the southern tip of the Louisiana Territory? Why was it so important to settlers in the western regions of the United States? Which two nations controlled Louisiana and New Orleans?

Section two continued The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of the United States. Why did Jefferson want to buy New Orleans from France? What two reasons did Napoleon have for selling Louisiana to the United States? What were some of Jefferson’s fears in purchasing the territory? Expeditions led by Lewis, Clark, and Pike increased Americans’ understanding of the West. What were the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition called? Describe the Lewis and Clark expedition route and some challenges faced. Who was Sacagawea? What did the Lewis and Clark expedition achieve? What was the purpose of Pike’s expedition? Where did Pike go, and what famous landmark did he see?

Section three review Violations of U.S. neutrality led Congress to enact a ban on trade. What dangers did American ship face on the high seas? How did Great Britain’s actions on the high seas affect its relationship with the United States? Why did Congress pass the embargo Act? How did the Embargo Act affect Jefferson’s popularity? How successful was the Embargo Act? Native Americans, Great Britain, and the United States came into conflict in the West. Who was Tecumseh, and what did he want to accomplish? Why did Great Britain want to help Native Americans along the western frontier? How did they help them? How did William Henry Harrison view Tecumseh?

SECTION THREE CONTINUED The War Hawks led a growing call for war with Great Britain. Who were the War Hawks? Describe the views of the opposing sides in the war debate. What did the United States risk by declaring war against Britain in 1812?