Jefferson Takes Office 10. 1 The Louisiana Purchase and Exploration 10

10.1 Quiz (Open-Note) This political party thought it was saving the nation from monarchy and oppression. Why did the House of Reps. decide on who was going to be president? Which political party decided the future president? True or False: Jefferson best represented the rich, intellectual, privileged Northeastern way of living. President Adams’ created this policy to make governing difficult for Thomas Jefferson.

10.1 Quiz (Open-Note) This political party thought it was saving the nation from radicals thus avoiding the problems that occurred in France. This case established the principle of judicial review. Upon losing the election, President Adams created this to load the courts with Federalist judges. These two men were tied for the presidency after the election of 1800. True or False: Jefferson best represented the life of a farmer than a Northeastern elite politician.

Democratic-Republican Burr and Jefferson were tied Federalist False Judiciary Act of 1801 Federalist Marbury v. Madison Judiciary Act of 1801 Burr and Jefferson True

The Election of 1800 “2nd American Revolution” Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans President John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson Dem-Rep save nation from monarchy and oppression

Jeffersonians: Democratic-Republicans Who were the Jeffersonians? Artisans, shopkeepers, frontier settlers, or owners of small farms in the interior regions of the South and West.

JEFFERSONIAN ATTITUDES TOWARDS GOVERNMENT Wanted a government that was more democratic than England’s. 2. Thought that the common people were capable of self-government. They wanted to establish a small property owner's democracy. 3. Thought more people should vote so more people could participate in government. 4. Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution to limit the powers of the central government and protect state rights. No bank! 5. Wanted a small and weak national government. 6. Supported freedom of speech and press.

Hamiltonians: Federalists Who were the Hamiltonians? Merchants, bankers, manufacturers, or professional men from New England and the Atlantic coast, along with some wealthy farmers and southern planters.

HAMILTONIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD GOVERNMENT 1. Admired the English system of government and wished to see it used as a model. 2. Considered the common people ignorant and incapable of self-government. 3. Wanted the elite to vote; distrusted common people. 4. Favored a broad interpretation of the Constitution to strengthen the central government at the expense of states’ rights. Yes bank! 5. Wanted a strong and powerful national government 6. Favored restrictions on speech and the press, under certain circumstances

The Election of 1800 JEFFERSON WINS!!!! (Aaron Burr VP) Radicals- people who take extreme political positions Ex. French Revolution JEFFERSON WINS!!!! (Aaron Burr VP)

Jefferson Philosophy Common way of life Nation of small independent farmers Strong morals and democratic values Does not list presidency on Tombstone

Jefferson Philosophy “Let us, then , fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind… Every difference of opinions is not a difference of principle… We are all republicans, we are all Federalists” –Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address “Government that govern least, governs best!”

The West in 1800 The “west”- area between Appalachia and Mississippi river US Territories claim statehood Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio

Napoleon and New Orleans French loses New Orleans in French-Indian War Give to Spain  give back to France in secret treaty

Napoleon and New Orleans Americans want war!!! Jefferson offer to buy New Orleans Got REMARKABLE deal….

The Louisiana Purchase Louisiana Purchase- April 30, 1803 bought for $15 million ( 3 cents per acre) Double size of United States

Lewis and Clark Explore Meriwether Lewis- leader of expedition Lt. William Clark- old friend to oversee volunteer force Corps of Discovery  Lewis and Clark expedition

Lewis and Clark Explore Start summer 1803 Winter reach St. Louis (gateway to the West) May 1804 USA flag over St. Louis

Up the Missouri River Sacagawea- French trapper wife who had skills and knowledge of geography and language of area

Pike’s Expedition Zebulon Pike- search southern route of St. Louis Find sources of Arkansas and Red Rivers Red river forms boundary of Spanish territory

Pike’s Route

Pike’s Expedition Travel towards Rocky Mountains Pikes Peak Travel south to Rio Grande… Spanish Territory  arrested (returned 1807)