1. Jefferson and the New Republic
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Jefferson and the
New Republic

2. Jefferson Takes Office
1. What two political parties were running against each other in the presidential election of 1800? Who were their candidates?
2. What is a RADICAL?
3. What was the outcome of the 1800 presidential election?
4. How did they solve the problem of the 1800 election?
5. List some of Thomas Jefferson’s many talents and interests:

3. Jefferson Takes Office
6. What did Thomas Jefferson want to accomplish as president?
How was Jefferson different than the Federalist leaders that had come before him?
8. Who is JOHN MARSHALL?
9. What was the importance of the MARBURY v. MADISON case?
10. Explain JUDICIAL REVIEW:

4. THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE - 1803
Complete this map by shading in the area the United States gained through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and labeling all of the present day states included in that area. Use page 320 of your textbook as one resource.

5. LOUISIANA PURCHASE & EXPLORATION
What was the western border of the United States in 1800?
What countries had land claims on land west of the Mississippi River?
What area did President Jefferson think was vital to the entire continent of North America and which country controlled it in 1800?
What is the LOUISIANA PURCHASE?
What factors made Napoleon willing to sell the land?
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
Who does Jefferson select to lead an expedition into this new territory?

6. LOUISIANA PURCHASE & EXPLORATION
When did the CORPS OF DISCOVERY begin its adventure?
How many people were included on the expedition?
What goals does Jefferson have for the expedition?
Where did they stay the first winter?
Who is SACAGAWEA?
Did Lewis and Clark accomplish all of their original goals for the expedition?
Who is ZEBULON PIKE?

7. LEWIS AND CLARK – THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY
Use this map to mark the route taken by Lewis and Clark on their expedition. Use page 320 of your textbook as one resource.

8. LEWIS AND CLARK – THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY
This map of the western route of the Crops of Discovery will help you complete your map and give you soon direction in relation to the present day state boundaries. Keep in mind that this is only the route west and that the return route did vary to some degree.

9. PROBLEMS WITH FOREIGN POWERS
Why did the British start to clamp down on American shipping in 1805?
Why were the American shippers in a tough position between the British and the French?
What is IMPRESSMENT?
Explain the EMBARGO ACT OF 1807:
Did Jefferson’s plan work or fail? Explain:
Who wins the presidential election of 1808?

10. WAR OF 1812 Describe the two phases of the War of 1812:
How prepared was the American military at the start of the war?
Who was OLIVER HAZZARD PERRY?
List two reasons why the BATTLE OF THE THAMES was so important to the Americans:
How was FRANCIS SCOTT KEY an important figure in the War of 1812?

11. WAR OF 1812 Who was the hero of the BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS?
Describe the TREATY OF GHENT:
Explain the 4 consequences of the War of 1812: