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Early Presidents and War of 1812 Jeopardy
What did Jefferson purchase from Napoleon in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory
What pair of explorers did Jefferson send out to explore the land bought from France?
Lewis and Clark
Which branch of government became more powerful as a result of Marbury v. Madison?
***500 POINT BONUS*** What new power did this branch gain?
The Judicial Branch
***BONUS*** Judicial Review
What group of Northern Africans did Thomas Jefferson attack?
The Barbary Pirates
The Embargo and Nonintercourse Acts limited what?
trade with foreign nations
What group of Congressmen wanted to go to war with Great Britain?
***200 POINT BONUS*** Who was the leader of these congressmen?
The War Hawks
*** BONUS ANSWER*** Henry Clay
What two territories did the U.S.A. hope to gain as a result of the War of 1812?
Canada and Florida
Describe impressment.
Impressment was the capturing and kidnapping of American sailors. They were then forced to serve in the British Royal Navy.
Why did most Native Americans side with the British in the War of 1812?
***500 POINT BONUS*** Which brothers led the Native Americans in their resistance?
American settlers were taking their land as they moved west.
Tecumseh and The Prophet
What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?
Ended the War of 1812... and nothing else!!!
What group of Americans favored the Democratic Republicans?
farmers
Which two countries fought against each other in the War of 1812?
U.S.A. and Britain
Which treaty with Britain initially was heavily criticized by Americans?
Jay's Treaty
What is a faction?
***500 POINT BONUS*** What was the name of the faction that emerged during the Presidency of John Adams?
A group that breaks off from another.
***BONUS ANSWER*** The High Federalists
What does laissez faire mean?
The belief that a government takes no role in economic affairs.