FEDERALISTS DEMOCRATIC- REPUBLICANS JJOHN ADAMS TTHOMAS JEFFERSON
Jefferson defeats Adams: He ties Aaron Burr
The House voted to break the tie and it stayed tied until the 36 th vote in which Jefferson was elected President Hamilton persuades Federalists to vote for Jefferson… Why? He believed Jefferson would do more for the country
Tie be/ Jefferson and Burr reveals flaw in system Congress passes 12 th Amendment (separate ballots for President and Vice-President)
July 11, 1804 – Burr/Hamilton Duel HHamilton fired into the air BBurr shot Hamilton in the stomach (Hamilton dies next day) BBurr charged with murder Video Clip –> “Aaron Burr & Got Milk”
Jefferson’s many talents and interests included: Lawyer Musician Architect Inventor Horseman Scientist
Jefferson wanted a calm America TThought U.S. would be better off as a nation of farmers FFirst President inaugurated in Washington D.C.
Jefferson launches “Peaceful Revolution” - strict interpretation of Constitution - believed a simple govt. was best for the nation - Power back to the states - Reduced Army & Navy - Decreased influence of the national bank - Believed in free trade rather than govt. controlled tariffs
Chief Justice John Marshall aappointed by John Adams sserved over 30 years
MARBURY v. MADISON AA case that established the concept of “judicial review”
JUDICIAL REVIEW- mmeans the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution Hippo Campus
The Louisiana Purchase Americans moving westward U.S. border was the Atlantic Ocean and Mississippi River
France, Spain, England and Russia all had claims on lands in the west
Jefferson believed the port city of New Orleans was the key to controlling North America
Napoleon Bonaparte sells Louisiana Territory to U.S. He needs money to finance war against Great Britain U.S. pays $15 million (size of U.S. doubles)
The Louisiana Purchase was bought for $15 million – about 3 cents an acre (about a football field)
Jefferson chooses MERIWETHER LEWIS and WILLIAM CLARK to lead an expedition into the unknown territory
The Corps 3 main goals: 1.Find the Northwest Passage (does not exist)
2. Establish relations with Native Americans
3.Keep a journal and take notes on the animals and wilderness of the area
SACAGAWEA was a 17 year- old woman who helps the Corps by serving as an interpreter on the expedition