Ch. 11 Class Discussion Questions
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#1: Is the phrase “Revolution of 1800” justified? Did Jefferson’s moderation in office reflect a loss of his
radicalism, or simply practical adjustments to the realities of political office?
Role of the High Federalists
Jefferson’s Religious Views
Burr Jefferson Tie
Significance of the election?
Responsibility Breeds Moderation
Jeffersonian Restraint
#2: How did the conflict over the judiciary lead to a battle between the different branches of government? How
much influence did the Federalist continue to exert through Marshall?
Judiciary Act of 1801
Trickery of the Federalists – Defiance of the Will of the People?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Judicial Review
Impeachment of Samuel Chase
#3: What were the political and economic consequences of the Louisiana Purchase?
King of Spain cedes to Napoleon trans-Mississippi region of Louisiana, including N.O.
James Monroe and Robert R. Livingston
Why sell?
– Failed effort to re-conquer Santo Domingo
– Napoleon’s conflict to end with Britain
Constitutionality of the Purchase
Valley of Democracy: Lewis, Clark, & Sacajawea
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#4: Argue either for or against: “The Louisiana Purchase made possible both the success of 19 th century
American democracy as well as America’s dangerous conviction that it could turn inward in isolation from the
world.”
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#5: What was the essential idea behind Jefferson’s embargo? Was the plan for peaceful coercion impractical, or
could it have been successful under different conditions?
Battle of Trafalgar – Britain control of the sea
Battle of Austerlitz – France control the land
1806: Orders in Council
Ship seizures and Impressment
The Chesapeake Incident
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#5: What was the essential idea behind Jefferson’s embargo? Was the plan for peaceful coercion impractical, or
could it have been successful under different conditions?, cont.
Embargo Act of 1807
American Exports:
– 1806 = $108 million
– 1808 = $22 million
Revival of the Federalists
Non-Intercourse Act of 1809
#5: What was the essential idea behind Jefferson’s embargo? Was the plan for peaceful coercion impractical, or
could it have been successful under different conditions?, cont.
Failures of the Embargo
Successes of the Embargo
Madison Inherits
– Macon’s Bill No. 2 (first one failed to pass in Senate)
Napoleon Lifts Trade with America
#6: As war loomed over the American republic, what domestic issues did Madison face? Did he handle these
successfully?
Tecumseh and the Prophet
“On to Canada, on to Canada!”
Declaration of War
New England and Federalist Opposition
– Sympathized with Britain, resented Napoleon
– Opposed acquisition of Canada
– Economic connections to Britain
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#7: Which event had the greatest impact on American society in the early part of the 19th century?
Jefferson victory in the Revolution of 1800
Louisiana Purchase
Defeat of Tecumseh’s Indian Confederacy
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#8: Jefferson prided himself on the principles of democracy, local self-rule, and limited government. How
effective did he and Madison transform these principles into policy? Could it be argued that Jefferson ironically
laid the foundations for an imperial U.S. and a powerful federal government?