1. Daily Goals Content: Literacy: Social:
We will understand difference between a strict construction and a loose construction of the Constitution
We evaluate Jefferson’s opinion on the role of the national government
Literacy:
We explain through writing (to Mr. Kelly) and discussing (with a partner) today’s important ideas
Social:
We will actively participate in partner discussion
We will talk to new people today
We will raise our hands to participate in class discussion

2. First Political Parties (p.2)
Democratic-Republicans
Thomas Jefferson:
Powerful States
Strict Construction of the Constitution: it should be ready very strictly.
If it doesn’t
Specifically say,
You can’t do it.
Federalists
Alexander Hamilton:
Powerful Federal Government
Loose Construction of the Constitution: it can be ready loosely.
Is it hinted at?
Then you can do
it.

3. Thomas Jefferson: President #3
What evidence did you learn about that reflected Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican beliefs? (strict constructionist)
How did he step away from his D-R values during his presidency (loose constructionist)

4. Election of 1800
Revolution of 1800: D-R take over power from Federalists.
First peaceful transition of power between rivals
Showed democracy could work
(continued)

5. Election of 1800 Jefferson & Burr tie for President!
Burr supposed to be VP, but won’t step aside
Constitution says House of Reps decides ties in electoral college
Alexander Hamilton (Federalist) backs Jefferson, so he wins

6. Burr challenges Hamilton to a duel and kills him.
Later, Burr is disgraced after he is charge with trying to overthrow Jefferson to become King USA

7. Marbury vs. Madison
Judicial Review: Supreme Court claims right to declare laws unconstitutional.
Adam’s appointed Marbury at the last minute to get back at Jefferson
Think: Jefferson and D-R’s didn’t like the ruling, why?

8. Embargo Act
Britain and French kept stealing U.S. ships, goods, and sailors.
Jefferson declare an embargo on trade with all foreign nations.
Meant to hurt Britain and France, but hurts USA more.
Embargo: ban on trade

9. Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon, Emperor of France offered to sell the Louisiana Territory to USA.
Louisiana Territory: all lands drained by Mississippi River
Think: Did Jefferson think he had the power to buy it? Why?
Louis and Clark: explorers sent by Jefferson to map newly bought territory.