the War of 1812

Question

British interfere with American shipping.

British kidnap American sailors.

causes

Americans believe British are persuading Native Americans to fight settlers.

Some members of Congress (War Hawks) want U.S. expansion into Canada.

Preparedness for war
United States 12,000 troops
Britain 10,000 Britain and Canadian troops
United States 16 worships
Britain 584 warships
United States 4000 sailors 1800 Marines
Britain 140,000 sailors worldwide 31,000 Marines

Congress is divided over first declaration of war
62% in favor house
38% opposed house

59% in favor Senate
41% opposed Senate

Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?

(1 point)

The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate

Southem representatives were less concerned about British interference in American shipping

Members of Congress did not believe the Amencan military could compete with the British military

Some representatives were not convinced that the rumors about the Native American attacks were true

Use the excerpt to answer the question

Our judges are as honest as other men, and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and the privilege

of their corps (group of people) and their power the more dangerous as they are in office for life, and not responsible, as the other functionaries are, to the elective control -Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Charles Jarvis, Sept. 28, 1820

This excerpt comes from a letter Jefferson wrote in response to the Supreme Court's decision on Marbury v. Madison. What was Jefferson's greatest concern?

(1 point)

He was concerned that judges could be easily influenced by political parties

He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected

He was concerned that the decision gave the Supreme Court too much authonty

He was concerned that the decision set a dangerous precedent for cases heard by the Supreme Court

Answer 1

Question 1: Based on the information in the chart, why might Congress have been divided about declaring war on Britain?

The correct answer would be: The War Hawks had more supporters in the House of Representatives than in the Senate.

This option implies that the differing levels of support for war among the two legislative bodies could explain the division, especially since the percentages indicate a greater inclination toward war in the House.

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Question 2: What was Jefferson's greatest concern in the excerpt?

The correct answer would be: He was concerned by the fact that judges were not elected.

Jefferson's statement highlights his worry over the lack of accountability that appointed judges have compared to elected officials, as he emphasizes the dangers posed by judges holding life tenure and not being directly responsible to the electorate.