AP US History

Chapter

11

Study
Guide

Name______________________________________

Period_________

The Triumphs and Travails of the

Jeffersonian Republic
1800-1812

Terms and Names: Define each term with complete sentences, using your own words
A.
B.
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D.
E.

Judiciary Act of 1801

John Marshall
Marbury vs. Madison
Judicial review
Samuel Chase

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G.
H.
I.
J.
K.

Orders in Council
Impressment
Chesapeake incident
Non-Intercourse Act
Macons Bill No. 2
War Hawks

Short Answer: Carefully answer each question in paragraph form using

information from the text.

1. Explain how religion impacted the election of 1800.
2. Discuss the importance of the election of 1800 in terms of the 12th
Amendment to the Constitution and in terms of how it reflected the first
peaceful transfer of power from one political faction to another in American
history.
3. Describe the reform in presidential etiquette under the Jefferson
administration.
4. Describe the elements of Albert Gallatin's fiscal program and contrast it with
the fiscal program of Alexander Hamilton.
5. Describe Jeffersons policies regarding the military and his reasoning behind
his decisions. What foreign situation challenged his ideas?
6. List the reasons why Jefferson was interested in securing the Louisiana
Territory from France; list the reasons why Napoleon was willing to part with
it.
7. What was the conflict in Jeffersons conscience regarding the Louisiana
Purchase and how did he overcome it?
8. Explain the reasons for the Burr conspiracy and comment on its outcome.
9. Outline the provisions of the Embargo Act of 1807 and explain its impact on
the American economy.
10. Connect the British Orders in Council and Macon's Bill No. 2 to the failure of
economic sanctions against France and Britain.
11. Identify Tecumseh and the Prophet Tenkswatawa and explain their roles in
the development of the pan-Indian reistance movement.

12. Identify William Henry Harrison and his role in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
13. Analyze the Congressional vote for war in 1812 and explain the extent to
which party and region defined support or opposition for war.