1. Explore the Missouri River to its source, cross the
Rocky Mountains, and seek a westward-flowing river
to the Pacific Ocean—the fabled Northwest Passage.
2. Report on new animals, plants, minerals, etc. in
the newly-acquired regions.
3. Establish trade with the Native American tribes
they encountered.
4. Assure the Native Americans of the peaceful
intentions of the United States government.
The Magna Carta reduced the power of the king because it gave rights to nobles and barons. They were guaranteed trial by jury and taxation was regulated to avoid the king exploiting them and taking more than what is due. This meant that the King could no longer do as he wished.
January 30 – Monroe and Livingston sail for Paris to discuss, and possibly buy, New Orleans; they end completing the Louisiana Purchase.
February 24 – Marbury v. Madison: The Supreme Court of the United States establishes the principle of judicial review.
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The "carpetbaggers" and "scalawags" were "Northerners <span>who tried to
make money off the dire situation in the South" since many would come
down and capitalize on setting up new schools, etc.</span>
