Exam 7: The Jeffersonian Era

During the Jefferson administration, the British claimed the right to stop American merchant ships and seize

What evidence supports the claim that American technology underwent a "revolution" between 1790 and 1820?

Congress's response to the violations of American neutral rights was in part to prohibit American ships from leaving any American port for any foreign port in the world.

In the early nineteenth century, many members of Congress

During the War of 1812, the United States achieved early military successes on the ________.

As president, Thomas Jefferson

Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston are both associated with ________ navigation.

In what ways was American nationalism strengthened in the early nineteenth century? In what ways was it challenged?

Jeffersonians believed in a smaller government, but they also favored a nationwide system of public schools.

John Marshall was

The Essex Junto was composed of extreme ________ of New England.

The War of 1812 was caused by conflicts on the Atlantic Ocean and in the American West.

President Jefferson responded to British and French violations of American neutral rights by securing passage of the ________.

Judith Sargent Murray is best known for defending the right of women to a(n) ________.

Was Thomas Jefferson more successful in the domestic or foreign policy arena? Explain.

Prior to their journey west in 1804, neither Lewis nor Clark had experience dealing with Indians.

By the end of Jefferson's presidency, the capital city of Washington rivaled New York and Philadelphia as a major American city.

In 1800, Virginia was the scene of a foiled slave revolt to be led by ________.

The writer Washington Irving is best remembered for his works on

Jefferson tried to make sure that federal offices went to people who would be loyal to his ideas and to his presidency.