period 4 apush key events

• Who defeated Adams in the presidential election of 1800?

  Jefferson
• What was significant about Jefferson's victory in the 1800 election?

  It marked the first peaceful transfer of power between parties in the U.S.
• What legislation was passed in 1801 that expanded the judiciary?

  Judiciary Act of 1801
• What principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?

  The principle of judicial review
• What conflict did the U.S. engage in from 1801 to 1805?

  Naval war with Tripoli
• What was the cause of the naval war with Tripoli?

  Demands for tribute from Tripoli
• What change did the revised naturalization law of 1802 bring?

  It lowered residency requirements for immigrants
• What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?

  It established the Supreme Court's authority to declare laws unconstitutional
• What significant land acquisition did Jefferson make in 1803?

  The Louisiana Purchase
• How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the U.S. territory?

  It doubled the U.S. territory
• What event confirmed Jefferson's public support in 1804?

  His reelection as president
• What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1804 to 1806?

  To explore the Louisiana Territory and provide geographic knowledge
• What treaty was signed in 1805 to end the conflict with Tripoli?

  Peace treaty with Tripoli
• What was the significance of Pike's explorations from 1805 to 1807?

  They mapped the southern Louisiana Territory and provided information on the western frontier
• What was the outcome of the Burr treason trial in 1806?

  It emphasized the high standard for proving treason
• What incident led to the implementation of the Embargo Act in 1807?

  The British attack on the USS Chesapeake
• What was the economic impact of the Embargo Act?

  It hurt the U.S. economy
• What foreign policy issues did Madison inherit from Jefferson?

  Issues leading to eventual war with Britain in 1812
• What battle occurred in 1811 that weakened Native resistance?

  Battle of Tippecanoe
• What treaty ended the War of 1812?

  Treaty of Ghent
• What was the Supreme Court case *Fletcher v. Peck* about?

  The court ruled that Georgia couldn’t take back land it had sold, even though the sale was corrupt.
• Why is *Fletcher v. Peck* considered important in U.S. history?

  It was the first time the Supreme Court ruled that a state law was unconstitutional.
• Why is *Fletcher v. Peck* considered important?

  It was the first time the Supreme Court ruled that a state law was unconstitutional.
• What prompted the U.S. to declare war on Britain in 1812?

  Trade restrictions, British support for Native American attacks, and British forces capturing American sailors.
• What was the significance of the War of 1812 for the United States?

  It showed that the U.S. was willing to defend its independence and led to increased patriotism.
• What happened during the American invasions of Canada in 1812–1813?

  The U.S. tried to invade Canada, but the invasions failed.
• What was the outcome of the failed invasions of Canada?

  They showed the U.S. wasn’t well-prepared for war but united Americans against a common enemy.
• What were the key battles won by the U.S. in 1813?

  The Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of the Thames.
• Why were the victories at the Battles of the Thames and Lake Erie important?

  They boosted American morale and weakened British-Native alliances.
• Why were the victories at the Battles of the Thames and Lake Erie important?

  They boosted American morale and weakened British-Native alliances.
• What happened during the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814?

  The U.S. stopped a British invasion in New York.
• What was the significance of the Battle of Plattsburgh?

  This win forced Britain to negotiate peace, leading to the end of the war.
• What occurred during the burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814?

  British forces burned Washington, D.C., including the White House.
• What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent signed in 1814?

  It ended the War of 1812 and returned things to the way they were before the war.
• How did the Battle of New Orleans affect Andrew Jackson's reputation?

  It made Jackson a national hero and increased American pride.
• Why did the Battle of New Orleans increase American pride?

  Andrew Jackson led the Americans to victory, making him a national hero.
• What was the purpose of the Tariff of 1816?

  To protect American industries from foreign competition.
• What was created in 1816 to stabilize the economy?

  The Second Bank of the United States.
• What agreement was made in 1817 between the U.S. and Britain?

  The Rush-Bagot Agreement to limit warships on the Great Lakes.
• What did the Treaty of 1818 accomplish?

  It set the U.S.-Canada border at the 49th parallel in the West.