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APUSH Chpt 8
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11th Grade
10/06/2012

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Louisiana Purchase
Definition
1803- Jefferson bought Louisianan territory from France for $15 million.
I: Doubled size of U.S., and now had control of Mississippi River and New Orleans.
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Marbury vs Madison
Definition
1803-Supreme Courts first use of judicial review. Declared Judicial Act of 1801, unconstitutional.
I: First use of judicial review, and got rid of midnight judges.
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War of 1812
Definition
1812-1815= War with Britain in order to defend national honor, provoking indians, violating US. maritime rights, and impressment of seamen.
I: Ended major complicts with European nations for the new country.
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Treaty of Ghent
Definition
Dec. 24, 1814- ended war between Britain and US. Didn't tackle any issues that had started the war.
I: Ended war.
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Order of Council
Definition
1806-Issued by Britain that prohibited neutral trade w/ the European continent.
I: Prohibited US from trading with Europe, and was one of the issues that led to war of 1812.
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James Madison
Definition
4th president, was a republican, and major accomplishment was the war of 1812.
I: Led America through War of 1812, and they received respect again.
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Tecumseh
Definition
"The Prophet", leader of the Sheenaw N.A. that lived in the territories. He allied with the British and they killed Americans. He encouraged not giving up their land to Americans.
I: Created problems for American settler, and during the War of 1812, they were shut up.
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
Definition
Expedition sent by Jefferson (1804-1806) to explore Louisiana territory before they purchased it.
I: Reached Pacific Ocean, and found waterways and new flora/fauna.
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Embargo Act
Definition
Dec 1807- Jefferson prohibited trade w/ Britain and France. Hated by New Englanders.
I: Didn't accomplish much, and hurt American economy rather than Britain and Frances.
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Harford Convention
Definition
Demise of Federalist party in 1814. New Englanders drafted amendments to support New England, but they were pronounced disloyal.
I: People rumored that this convention was looking for secession, and it was the demise of Federalist party.
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Midnight Judges
Definition
Judges appointed by Adams at the end of his term to protect Federalist views (Judiciary Act of 1801). Were pronounced unconstitutional by Supreme Court.
I: First use of Judicial Review.
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Battle of New Orleans
Definition
Last battle of War of 1812. Britain didn't realize talk of drafting a treaty at home. Demolished by Andrew Jackson and his well defended position.
I: Made Andrew Jackson a hero, and gave Americans their pride back.
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John Marshall
Definition
Part of Supreme court and dealt with Madison vs Marbury.
I: Used judicial review for first time.
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Andrew Jackson
Definition
General that helped defeat Britain at Battle of New Orleans.
I: Became a hero, which eventually led to him being elected President.
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Barbary War
Definition
1805- narrow victory against North African pirates that controlled the Mediterranean Sea.
I: Showed American power, and they no longer had to pay tributes, or worry about ships being held for ransom.
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War Hawks
Definition
Republicans that called for action (war), and to end US humiliation. Henry Clay, John Calhous.
I: They advocated for war, and eventually They got congress to declare war against Britain in 1812.
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Judicial Review
Definition
First used in repealing the Judicial Act of 1801.
I: Was the judicial branches main way to check the other branches.
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Judiciary Act 1801
Definition
Created several circuit courts, and 16 new judgeship's. Repealed later through judicial review.
I: Adam's attempt to preserve Federalist power for when Jefferson became president.
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"Chesapeake"
Definition
June 1807- This American ship was commanded by British ship "Leopard" to summit to a search for deserters, but refused. 3 died, and many were injured. This was off the coast of Virginia.
I: American humiliation, and one of the issues that led to war of 1812.
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Lewis and Clark
Definition
Went on expedition of Louisiana territory under Jefferson's orders. Were looking for major waterways, flora/ fauna, and were helped by Sacajawea.
I: Explored this territory, and made it all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
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Tertium Quid
Definition
Strictly conservative Republicans. Became less obscure in the Yazoo land purchase.
I: Attacked (with words) Jefferson for not following the Republican principles purely, and becoming more loose.
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