Thomas Jefferson ’ s Presidency

The Beginning March 4, 1801 March 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson is the first President inaugurated in the new capital city of Washington D.C. Thomas Jefferson is the first President inaugurated in the new capital city of Washington D.C. He delivers his first inaugural address. This address outlines what he feels are the essential principles of government. He delivers his first inaugural address. This address outlines what he feels are the essential principles of government.

First Inaugural Address Essential Principles of Government Essential Principles of Government “ equal and exact justice to all men ” “ equal and exact justice to all men ” “ peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations ” “ peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations ” “ the support of state governments ” “ the support of state governments ” punishment for those who choose to revolt punishment for those who choose to revolt compliance with the decisions of the majority compliance with the decisions of the majority

First Inaugural Address Essential Principles of Government Cont… Essential Principles of Government Cont… “ a well disciplined militia ” “ a well disciplined militia ” honest payment of debts honest payment of debts maintaining a sound economy maintaining a sound economy proper distribution of information proper distribution of information freedom of religion freedom of religion freedom of the press freedom of the press

Barbary Wars May 1801 Pasha (ruler) of Tripoli declares war with the United States because President Jefferson refused to make the immediate payment of $225,000 and the annual payment of $25,000. On the 20 th Jefferson sent the first naval fleet to the area.

Why was America indebted? In order to use the “Mediterranean” America had to pay the “Barbary countries” so they would not attack their ships In order to use the “Mediterranean” America had to pay the “Barbary countries” so they would not attack their ships Under Washington and Adams, protection was paid for…Jefferson disagreed Under Washington and Adams, protection was paid for…Jefferson disagreed

Barbary Wars In his first annual message, Jefferson addresses the Barbary Wars. He justifies his actions of sending a naval fleet to the Mediterranean. He also outlines the reasons the Pasha of Tripoli declared war with the United States. Jefferson’s actions are criticized. Map of Tripoli

Second Inaugural Address Delivered on March 4, 1805 Delivered on March 4, 1805 Stresses the importance of American neutrality in matters of foreign affairs Stresses the importance of American neutrality in matters of foreign affairs Outlines the Louisiana Purchase and the processes by which the original inhabitants of the land will become citizens of the United States Outlines the Louisiana Purchase and the processes by which the original inhabitants of the land will become citizens of the United States Stresses the importance of harmony amongst all inhabitants of America Stresses the importance of harmony amongst all inhabitants of America

Embargo Act of Renewal of the Napoleonic Wars between France and Great Britain Renewal of the Napoleonic Wars between France and Great Britain America was once again trapped between the two nations America was once again trapped between the two nations Jefferson wanting to stay neutral proposed an embargo on all foreign trade Jefferson wanting to stay neutral proposed an embargo on all foreign trade This was highly unsuccessful and devastated the American Economy This was highly unsuccessful and devastated the American Economy The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 was put in place to repeal the unsuccessful Embargo Act The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 was put in place to repeal the unsuccessful Embargo Act