1. Jefferson’s Presidency 1801-1809

2. Revolution of 1800 TJ elected President but there was a tie in the electoral vote ---Aaron Burr and TJ had the same # of electoral votes—house of representatives selects TJ after 36 ballot Peaceful transfer of power

3. Judicary Act of 1801 Passed by the Federalist Congress—during lame duck session—stuffed judge positions for Federalists---leads to midnight appointments by John Adams

4. Tripoli Naval War 1801-1805 US had been paying Tripoli not to interfere with US shipping in the Med. Sea– TJ refuses to pay—war—US Marines attack and take Tripoli—TJ prevails How many Marines?

5. Louisiana Purchase 1803 Bought by the US from France in 1803. US reps led by James Madison had permission to buy New Orleans $10m Napoleon offers all of L for $15m—US reps agree to buy—Madison realizes that this opportunity might not happen again— Madison seizes the offer for the US--TJ approves—submits it to Congress and they also approve of the LP.

9. Lewis & Clark Expedition 1804-1806 Explore LP for TJ Led by Sacajawea—Indian who saves L & C Journey was by boat where possible. Go all the way to Pacific Ocean and back— establishes US claim to Oregon region. When L & C return they bring detailed information about the wonders of the LP and beyond.

10. Aaron Burr Conspiracies Killed Hamilton in dual -- 1804 Rumored to try and take over the West— 1806 Burr does not succeed—Burr is turned in by alleged co-conspirator General James Wilkinson. Tried by Chief Justice John Marshall—acquitted both of treason and high misdemeanor –lives in Europe 4 years and returns to NYC to practice law in 1812.

11. Orders in Council 1806 UK government authorizes a blockade of France and all its allies UK govt authorizes the impressment of sailors to man ships UK navy impressed American sailors into Brit navy

12. Chesapeake Incident 1807 Navy ship, USS Chesapeake, off coast of US, captured and boarded by Brit navy—taking off US sailors [impressments] People in US want WAR

13. Embargo Act 1807 US law passed by Congress at request of TJ— kept all US ships in port until impressment issue is settled with UK Does not work—Americans unemployed by the OGRABME Politically this hurt TJ—Congress repeals law in 1809

15. Non-Intercourse Act 1809 This law replaced the Embargo Act It allowed American ships to begin trading with all nations except Britain and France. The law allowed the President to re-open trade with Britain or France in the event either power should cease violating neutral rights.