Chapter 8: The New Republic Faces a New Century
1800-1815

     I. Jefferson's Republic
          A. Revolution of 1800

     II. The Judiciary
          A. Judiciary Act of 1801
          B. Marbury v Madison

     III. Louisiana Purchase
          A. Bargain with Napoleon
          B. Louis and Clark Expedition
          C. Burr Conspiracy

     IV. Great Britain and France at War
          A. Americans prosper
          B. Embargo of 1807

     V. Presidency of James Madison
          A. Election of 1808
          B. Relations with Great Britain deteriorate

     VI. War of 1812
          A. New England opposed
          B. Early defeats, naval victories
          C. Fighting in the Chesapeake
          D. Hartford Convention
          E. Battle of New Orleans
          F. Treaty of Ghent

Key Terms

     Second Great Awakening
     Aaron Burr
     Midnight appointments
     John Marshall
     judicial review
     Twelfth Amendment
     War Hawks
     Henry Clay
     John C. Calhoun
     Dolly Madison
     Francis Scott Key
     Andrew Jackson

Study Questions

1. Explain what the Second Great Awakening was, tell where it began and when, and describe the influence it had on American religion and society.

2. Neither Jefferson nor Adams wanted war while each served as president of the United States, even though the call for war was very popular.  What did each president do to avoid war with France and Great Britain?  Were they successful?  Who did their actions affect each man's popularity?

3. Explain and evaluate the "Revolution of 1800" that brought Jefferson the presidency.  Exactly how was it "revolutionary"?

4. Explain how Napoleon came to offer to sell Louisiana to the United States.  Why did Jefferson want to purchase the territory and why did Spain object to the purchase?  Explain the outcome of the purchase and describe how Jefferson attempted to lay claim to the disputed area.

5. Explain why the United States went to war with Britain in 1812 rather than with France.  Describe the people who supported the war and those who opposed it.  Why did each side feel it was justified in its views?

6. Explain why the Hartford Convention met and describe what it demanded and why.  What happened to the two-party system in American politics after the Convention?