1. Federalists vs. Republicans
John Adams and the Federalists were in power after President Washington’s term. Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic –Republicans formed an opposition party because they were upset with the Alien & Sedition Acts and a “Quasi-War” with France.
What was Thomas Jefferson’s party?
Which party did farmers and Southerners generally support?
Why did Jefferson form an opposition party?

4. Jefferson defeats Adams
Democratic- Republicans take power
1st peaceful transition of parties

5. 1st President inaugurated in DC
Outlines his essential principles of a more limited government
“We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”

6. Lets the Alien & Sedition Acts expire
Cuts all internal taxes
Uses tariffs and sales of Western land to reduce the National Debt

7. Barbary pirates from North Africa attack US ships & demand tributes
Jefferson sent the USS Constitution & orders a blockade
The pirates sign a treaty which ends all tribute payments

8. Jefferson had James Madison refuse to give a commission to one of John Adams’ “midnight judges”
Issue goes to the Supreme Court
Establishes the concept of “Judicial Review”
The Court may decide if a law is constitutional or not

9. Owned by France (at war with England)
New Orleans controls the entire Mississippi River
Haitian Revolution makes the territory less valuable to France

10. Jefferson is not sure if it’s Constitutional
Uses his treaty-making power
$15 million to double the size of the US
Ratified by the Senate in 1803

11. Lewis & Clark hired to explore & find Northwest Passage
Sacajawea brought on as guide
Reach Pacific in Nov. 1805
Open the way to settlement & claim on Oregon Territory

12. France & England’s war traps US in the middle
US ships & sailors harassed by both
Act blocks trade against both countries
Only hurts US merchants

13. Jefferson’s hand-picked successor James Madison becomes the next President
Jefferson renews friendship with friend and political rival, John Adams
Both die on July 4, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

14. How many modern day states did the Corps of Discovery pass through?
2. About how many miles do you think their expedition was?
3. Why do you think their trip was not a simple straight line to the west?