Early Republic Study Sheet

What was the population of US in 4 million

1790?
People traveled to Ohio on private turnpikes
roads called.
What were two big advantages of river Smooth and could carry heavy loads
travel?
What were two big disadvantages of Difficult to go upstream and major
river travel? rivers flowed north and south.
Who won the election of 1800? Jefferson
What was unusual about the election it was a tie so it had to be decided in
of 1800? the House of Representatives
Name one of the changes Jefferson Cut the size of the military
made when he became president.
Name one of the changes Jefferson Ended the Sedition Act
made when he became president.
Name one of the changes Jefferson repealed internal taxes
made when he became president.
What was Jefferson's opinion about it should be small and not spend a lot
what the federal government should be of money
like?
How much did the Louisiana Purchase $15 million
cost?
Which president bought the Louisiana Jefferson
territory?
The US bought the Louisiana territory from which France
country?
Why was Jefferson conflicted about the It wasnt clear that the Constitution
federal government buying a huge gave Congress the right to buy land
piece of land?
What power was created by Marbury v Judicial Review
Madison?
What is Judicial Review? The power of the Supreme Court to strike
down unconstitutional laws
Name one reason the US declared war impressment of sailors
on Great Britain?
The British did what in Washington DC? set fire to the White House and the
Capitol
What is the actual name of "Old USS Constitution
Ironsides?"
Why did they call it "Old Ironsides?" cannon balls bounced off the hull
What did the Virginia and Kentucky states could nullify (not obey) federal
Resolutions state? laws
What do we call the first 10 Bill of Rights
amendments that were added to the
Constitution?
The total amount of money a national debt
government owes is called the?
George Washington warned that divide the nation
political parties would
What law gave the president the power Alien Act
to deport aliens that he thought were
dangerous?
The Sedition Act conflicted with which 1st
amendment?
What title did Washington decide on for the Mr. President
president?
What did Hamilton want to do about state he wanted the federal government to
debts? assume them and pay them