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What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy? Revolution of 1800 Agrarian society Republican simplicity frugality Informal- product of enlightenment.

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2 What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy? Revolution of 1800 Agrarian society Republican simplicity frugality Informal- product of enlightenment Farming Small household manufacturing Hypocrite

3 Policies vs political prinicples Cut spending, reduce government and pay off debt Slashed military budget Bank, funding and assumption stayed Practical economics over agrarian economics “An empire of Liberty” Encourage settlement westward- strengthened party Louisiana Purchase

4 Spain ceded land to France Napoleon needed $ Followed and supported idea of agrarian republic Moving westward Changing environment Deforestation and disruption Pressure on Indian lands and culture

5 War of 1812 Neutral rights Embargo act Jefferson “Peaceful coercion” stop all exports and prohibits trade Madison War Hawks Republicans push for war Decision Embargo act repealed Trade reinstated with French

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