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CHAPTER 7
The Jefferson Era
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1A. What were the political parties and who were their
candidates in the election of 1800?
The Federalist candidates were John Adams and Charles
Pinckney.
The Democratic-Republican candidates were Thomas
Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
1B. Why was the election of 1800 significant?
The 1800 election was significant because it was the first
peaceful transfer of power from one U.S. political party to
another.
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2A. What ideas for government did Thomas Jefferson
stress in his inaugural address?
Thomas Jefferson stressed the importance of the will of
the majority, limited government, and the protection of
civil rights.
3A. Who was John Marshall?
John Marshall was the chief justice of the United States
who wrote the opinion in Marbury v. Madison.
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3B. Why is the power of judicial review important?
Judicial review gave the Supreme Court the power to
declare an act of Congress unconstitutional, which
strengthened the judicial branch’s power.
3C. How might the Marbury v. Madison ruling affect future
actions by Congress?
As a result of the Marbury v. Madison ruling, Congress would
be more aware of whether proposed laws are constitutional.
How do you think Americans felt about the purchase?
President
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican
Federalists did
NOT like Jefferson
Copy this prompt on page 6.
Write at least three sentences to answer this prompt.
Did Federalists oppose the Louisiana Purchase for
practical or political reason? (In other words, did
the Federalists have real concerns, or did they
just hate Jefferson?)
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1A. What new states were added to the Union by the early
1800’s?
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio were added to the Union
1B. Why were New Orleans and the Mississippi River
important to settlers in the West?
New Orleans and the Mississippi River were important
because settlers used the rivers and the port to transport
products to and from markets.
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2A. What two reasons did Napoleon have for selling
Louisiana to the United States?
Napoleon sold Louisiana because they needed money for a
war against Britain.
2B. Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the U.S.?
The Louisiana Purchase was important because it doubled
the size of the U.S.
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2A. What areas did the Lewis and Clark expedition and the
Pike expedition explore?
Lewis and Clark and the Pike expedition explore present day
western United States.
3B. Why were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark chosen to
lead the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis was a former army captain and Clark served with him
in the military.
Essential Question of the Day
• Who was Sacagawea?
• What was significant about Sacagawea’s
accomplishments?
Sacagawea Close Reading
•Directions:
• You will read the text multiple times
• After you read the text, there will be questions to answer
• TITLE your paper: SACAGAWEA CLOSE READING
• WRITE the question down. ANSWER in complete
sentences
Sacagawea Close Reading
• Read the article once and look for the major events in
Sacagawea’s life.
• Question:
1. Name three significant events of Sacagawea’s life.
2. What does Sacagawea mean?
Sacagawea Close Reading
• Read the article a second time. This time you may mark the text,
underline/highlight any important words or phrases, and take
notes on the side of the articles
• Questions
1. Why did Lewis and Clark bring Sacagawea along in their journey?
2. What happened to Sacagawea at the end of her life? What do YOU think
happened? Why?
Sacagawea Close Reading
• Read the article for a third time, and look for the PURPOSE of the article.
• Answer the question using EVIDENCE from the text.
1. Why is this article important?
2. Should Sacagawea be considered a significant part of America’s
history? Why/why not?
3. Why do you think Sacagawea did NOT stay with the Shoshone after
reuniting with them after Lewis and Clark’s expedition? Why do you think
she returned?
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1A. In what ways did the war between France and Britain cause
problems for the United States?
Both nations began stopping searching American ships.
1B. What were the reasons for the failure of the Embargo Act?
The Embargo Act failed because it ended up hurting American
economy instead.
**U.S. sailors were captured and forced to join the British Navy.
In response to this violation, the U.S. passed the Embargo Act,
hoping that refusing to trade with other nations will be punishment
enough for them to stop captures American ships and sailors.
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1C. Why do you think embargoes against Britain and France
failed?
Possible answer: Britain and France were able to trade with
other nations.
2A. What was Tecumseh’s goal?
Tecumseh wanted to unite Native Americans and stop the
spread of American settlement.
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2B. What role did Great Britain play in the conflict between
the United States and American Indians on the western frontier
Britain supplied military aid to the Native Americans.
3A. Who were the War Hawks? Why did they support war with
Britain?
The War Hawks were members of Congress that wanted to go
to war.
They wanted to stop British influence with the Native
Americans, invade Canada, and end trade restrictions.
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3B. Would you have supported going to war against Great
Britain? Explain your answer.
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1A. What losses did American forces face in the early battles
of the War of 1812? What victories did they win?
Losses: Fort Detroit, failed invasion of Canada
Victories: Battles of Lake Erie, Thames River, Horseshoe Bend
1B. What role did American Indians play in the war?
The Native Americans often sided with the British.
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2A. What attacks did the British lead against American
forces?
The British attacked Washington D.C., Fort McHenry, Baltimore,
and New Orleans.
2B. What do you think were the two most important battles of
the war? Why?
Possible answer: Fort McHenry because Americans stopped
the British invasion.
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3A. What was the purpose of the Hartford convention?
The Hartford Convention’s purpose was to organize Federalist
opposition to the war.
3B. How did the United States benefit from the War of 1812?
The United States had more national pride and a boost in
manufacturing after the War of 1812.