I’m working on a american studies question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

1. In what sense, if any, is the idea of a “Revolution of 1800” justified? (Note that Jefferson himself always considered that his election represented a genuine “revolution”—but what did he really mean or understand by that term in this context?)

2. How important was establishing the principle of judicial review? Does that principle make more sense than Jefferson’s belief that the states retained the final authority on the meaning of the Constitution? What role should Supreme Court justices play in politics?

3. How much does Jefferson´s presidency support the idea that being in the opposition is easy, but governing is hard? In which particular circumstances was Jefferson forced to weigh political realities against his principles?

4. Was the War of 1812 primarily a result of the western War Hawks’ hostility to Indians and desire for Canada? Were Madison’s fears for the future of America’s republican experiment genuine reasons to declare war on Britain.

5. Examine the Treaty of Ghent. Did the United States “win” this peace agreement? What international forces made this peace settlement a reality? Was the United States lucky that Britain had more important priorities than battling in the United States?

6. Discuss the Hartford Convention’s role in putting the final nail in the coffin of the Federalists