Many important events occurred during the Jeffersonian era. Answer the following questions in a few sentences.
Describe Thomas Jefferson’s view of the federal government and its responsibilities.
How did Sacajawea contribute to the success of the Corps of Discovery?
Why was the Embargo of 1807 considered a disaster?
How did the outcome of the War of 1812 affect the Federalists and the war hawks?
| Your Responses | Sample Answers |
|---|---|
| In Jefferson’s view, the federal government should be small. Its responsibilities should be limited to delivering the mail, collecting customs duties, and conducting a census every ten years. | |
| Sacajawea was the only female among 32 male members of the Lewis and Clark expedition. She was part of the main party from April 7, 1805, until August 14, 1806. Her official role was that of a Shoshone interpreter. | |
| The measure wiped out all American commerce with other nations. It also proved ineffective against Great Britain. The British simply traded with South America for its agricultural goods. | |
| The Federalists had opposed the war. Some even wanted to secede because of it. At the Hartford Convention, they drew up a list of proposed amendments to the Constitution. Following the victory at New Orleans, their grievances seemed unpatriotic. The party lost respect. The war hawks were the big winners, and they took up the banner of the Republican Party. They favored trade, western expansion, the energetic development of the economy, and a strong army and navy. | |
