American History Homework Four Answers - Student Ten
American History Homework Four-SarahW
1. The âRevolution of 1800â refers to the presidential election that happened that year. When the Democratis-Republican Party beat the Federalist Party, it was the first time there was a peaceful change in power because of an election.
2. If I had been president in 1803 instead of Jefferson, I wouldnât have hesitated approving the Louisiana Purchase. Getting all of Franceâs territory for a couple million more than we wouldâve payed for just Florida and New Orleans is a great deal, that I wouldnât have passed up.
3. One cause of the War of 1812 was when General William Henry Harrison attacked Tecumsehâs (a Shawnee Indian who was uniting tribes, which threatened Americans) village. This increased tension between Indians and Americans.
4. My favorite thing about the Monroe Administration is how prosperous America became during James Monroeâs terms. It was the âEra of Good Feelingsâ, and Americaâs economy flourished.
5. âJacksonian Democracyâ refers to the policies of Andrew Jackson. His policies include expanded suffrage, manifest destiny, patronage, strict constructionism, and laissez-faire economics.
6. The Marshall Court is known for expanding the Supreme Courtâs power. The Marshall Court established many important decisions, such as the power of judicial review to declare an Act of Congress, or a state law, unconstitutional.
7. I believe this cartoon is about the War of 1812, specifically the Treaty of Ghent, where the Czar of Russia was negotiating the terms for England and America. John Bull is personifying England, Bruin is personifying Russia, and Columbia is personifying America. This was probably around 1814. The viewpoint of the cartoonist is likely encouraging the treaty between England and America.
H2. The War of 1812 had a huge impact on the Federalist Party. The war ended the Federalists. Federalists had a meeting in Connecticut called the Hartford Convention, and talked about opposing the war, and seceding from the United States. This was at the same time we signed the peace treaty with England, and made the Federalists look like traitors.
H3. âWas this âLouisiana Purchaseâ an improper exercise of power?â I donât think so. Iâm of the viewpoint that if the constitution says you canât do it, donât do it. However, if it doesnât mention it then why shouldnât we? There are many things the founding fathers didnât think about when writing the constitution, and if we only followed what they did, it would be a very narrow government. Also, Jefferson thought he couldnât approve the Louisiana Purchase because the Constitution doesnât give the president the power to buy new territory, but isnât that what he was doing when he was going to buy Florida and New Orleans?
H4. The North liked the tariffs, but the South hated them. The North liked them because they protected their businesses, by making foreign companies have to pay more for business in America. The South hated them because they hurt the cotton business, because it cost more to buy materials to produce cotton.