Set: Thomas Jefferson (AP US History review by president)

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Louisiana PurchaseBought from France; doubled the size of the US (1803)
Lewis and ClarkTwo explorers sent by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase
Marbury v. MadisonUS Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review (1803)
Barbary piratesPlundering pirates off the Mediterranean coast of Africa; President Thomas Jefferson’s refusal to pay them tribute to protect American ships sparked an undeclared naval war with North African nations
Chesapeake-Leopard affairBritish warship fired on US warship off Virginia's coast, killing three Americans; resulted in high anti-British sentiment (1807)
Embargo ActIn response to impressment, this bill halted all foreign trade with disastrous economic consequences (1807)

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Terms 6
Creator andersbrett
Created May 8, 2008
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Subject ap us history
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Key terms (events, legislation, etc.) from United States History, organized by President.

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  1. Embargo Act In response to impressment, this bill halted all foreign trade with disastrous economic consequences (1807) - 3 misses
  2. Chesapeake-Leopard affair British warship fired on US warship off Virginia's coast, killing three Americans; resulted in high anti-British sentiment (1807) - 2 misses
  3. Barbary pirates Plundering pirates off the Mediterranean coast of Africa; President Thomas Jefferson’s refusal to pay them tribute to protect American ships sparked an undeclared naval war with North African nations - 2 misses
  4. Lewis and Clark Two explorers sent by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase - 1 miss