Question 1

Seafaring New England Federalists opposed the War of 1812 because of all of the following except

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The New England Federalists opposed the War of 1812 primarily due to their strong trade ties with Britain, not France. They were concerned about the impact of the war on their trade and economy, which was heavily reliant on commerce with Britain.

Question 2

Set the historical context of the following quote, "It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is...." Which principle does this establish? Has this principle had any impact in our current political and legal affairs? How so? Do you agree with the principle or not? Why or why not?

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Question 3

List at least three key principles of government advanced by Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republican party before 1800.Describe how these ideals fared during Jefferson's administration.Were they translated into public policy? Explain how or, if not, why not.

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Question 4

Assess the validity of Jefferson's claim that the election of 1800 "was a revolution comparable to that of 1776." Do you consider that revolution to be a real revolution or a more moderate evolution in American political history? Support your answer.

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Question 5

During the War of 1812, the New England states

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Question 6

What basis did Thomas Jefferson have for believing that American trade could be used as a diplomatic tool? Would you judge his economic coercion policy a failure or a success? Why or why not?

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Question 7

The text's authors believe that the Louisiana Purchase was "the most glorious achievement of Jefferson as president." Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Question 8

Why do the text's authors refer to the case of Marbury v.Madison (1803) as "epochal"? Describe the short- and long-term ramifications of the decision.

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Question 9

New England Federalists opposed the acquisition of Canada because

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Question 10

Set the following statement in its historical context, "The day France takes possession of New Orleans we must marry ourselves to the British fleet and nation." Why was Thomas Jefferson so alarmed?

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Question 11

What was the role of particular Indian nations and individual Indians in the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Evaluate the influence of the Lewis and Clark expedition in facilitating American settlement of and political claims to the West.

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Question 12

Once begun, the War of 1812 was supported strongly by

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The War of 1812 was supported strongly by the West and South, who were eager to expand westward and saw the war as an opportunity to seize British-held land in Canada and Spanish-held territory in Florida. However, it was not supported by New England and the seaboard states, who relied heavily on trade with Britain and suffered economic losses due to the war. There were also some people who opposed the war altogether. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect, and choice E is not a significant factor in the support for the war.

Question 13

Suppose you were a faithful Democratic-Republican party adviser to President Jefferson in 1803.What arguments would you present in favor of the Louisiana Purchase? What arguments opposing the purchase would you have to counter?

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Quiz 11: The Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic, 1800-1812

Seafaring New England Federalists opposed the War of 1812 because of all of the following except