1. Part II The Failure of Peaceable Coercion
T. Jefferson
-President after 35 votes in the House
-Believed trade and the “law of nations” not military power, should govern relations between countries.
-Administration dismantled federalist domestic programs: reduced Army/Navy
abolished Whiskey Tax
reduced national debt
repealed Adams judicial appointees.

2. France reacquires Louisiana
US sends James Monroe to France to buy New Orleans and Part of Florida.
Successful slave rebellion in Haiti, Napoleon believes cost of territory not worth it.
Offers Louisiana territory for $15 million
US 2x in size
Federalist not happy. Felt new land would erode their power, people would vote Dem-Rep.
Constitution: no guidance in adding new land
Jefferson now offered loose interpretation of Constitution

3. GB/FR relations deteriorate
American shippers messed up with Berlin Decree and Orders in Council
Subject to seizure by both
British continue impressment
Some want war
Jefferson doesn’t go for it
Instead he tries:

4. Peaceable Coercion:
American commerce could be a weapon of diplomacy (not war)
US sends strong message:
All out embargo to exert economic pressure on GB/FR
STOP ALL TRADE
Embargo act of 1807

5. US economy hurt Thousands out of work Widespread dissent
Jefferson repealed act before leaving office
Passed the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809
Stop all trade but president could re-open with either
Opened ports, encouraged smuggling.
Did not solve problem with GB/FR

6. Madison Primary author of Constitution and Bill of Rights
British minister to US opened negotiations.
Madison reopens trade
American ships leave.
British Foreign Sec rejected agreement.
US ships get to GB, they are siezed.
Madison back to no trade w/GB

7. Macon’s Bill #2 Reversed Non-Intercourse Act. Trade with GB/FR
1st belligerent who agrees with it, other out of the game
France moves fast. GB out.

8. Election of 1810 Young westerners to Congress
Not affected by impressment, or trade issues.
But, did regard them as insults to America
Wanted more land (Canada)
War with Indians (British Guns)
Western War Hawks press issue
Congress outfits Army/Navy
Taxes to pay for it
Madison takes issue to Congress