1. How successful was Jefferson’s effort to create a “republican” society dominated by sturdy, independent farmers?
As a Republican, he wanted to help American citizens, especially farmers to receive education. In the begging of 1800 America increased from nine colleges and universities to twenty-one. To continue with this idea, Jefferson wanted the country to be more involved with medicine and science, thus the first American medical school is from the University of Pennsylvania. Jefferson, wanted to limit federal government power, and allow states to have more power. Overall, his goals were not successful to promote education due to the fact, women could not receive the same amount of education as men. The other reason is due to the fact cities and economy was increase, there was no way federal government power was going to have limited powers. 3. What events and issues led to the War of 1812? The events and issues that led to the War of 1812 issues resolving the British. …show more content…
Brinkley states, “British claimed the right to stop and search American merchant ships (although at first non naval vessels) and reimpress deserters (203).” Americans did not understand why the British believed they had to the right to check America’s ships, if Britain no longer controls America. One of example of this is the Chesapeake-Leonard incident of the summer of 1807, which American commander, James Barron, did not want the British to check their ship, and the British fired the Americans, and Barron had to surrender. The British would also claim naturalized Americans born on British soil, or in other words, if an American couple has a child on British land, that infant would be British citizens. Later, in the same year, Jefferson did not allow British warships to enter American waters to decrease conflict. Another event that occurred was “the Embargo”, which prohibited the Americans ships to leave the U.S. for any foreign/trade ports around the world. The British were only making America more furious. Before the ending of Jefferson’s presidency, he put in place the “peaceable coercion”, which allowed the Americans to trade, but not include Great Britain and France. In 1810, expired this act and established trade to all nations. Rule/emperor of France, Napoleon, decided to not be involved of trade with the Americans. James Madison declared embargo against Great Britain, if the British lowered restrictions on American Shipping. The result of trade, claiming people, and checking ships caused the War of 1812. “Recall and Reflect” 1. What was the impact of the Second Great Awakening on women, African Americans, and Native Americas? The Second Great Awakening on white women was crucial in population. During this time, some regions of the country women outnumbered men. Women become more industrious, and spinning and weaving was part of their family’s source of income. The idea of revivalism, inspired women to become more independent and being more involved in the work force. This time also affected the African Americans. The African Americans embraced the idea to express religion. Some of the African Americans, became preachers to the slave community. Lastly, the Native Americans also were a part of this awakening. Delaware prophet Neolin, inspired the northwest of a combination of Christian and Indian imagery, or faith. Overall, the Second Great Awakening, helped women, African Americans, and Native Americans become involved with family income, growth in their religious faith, and be more in touch with God. 4. What foreign entanglements and questions of foreign policy did Jefferson have to deal with during his presidency? How did these issues affect his political philosophy? One foreign entanglement was in 1801, which Pasha, leader of Tripoli, captured Americans by Barbary pirates. This commanded the American flagpole to be put down symbolic declaration of war. Jefferson increased in region over next several years, and by 1805, both America and Tripoli reached an agreement, but this led to an embarrassment of the Americans. In order for America to have their captive released from Barbary pirates, our country had to pay $60,000. As a Republican, Jefferson should have bargained to pay less money to converse money. Another time was before the War of 1802. In 1807, the British fired at Barron’s ship due to the fact Barron did not allow for the ship to be searched