1. Aim: How did Jefferson’s change in constitutional interpretation lead to the Louisiana Purchase?
Do Now: Have you ever done something for the good of your friends and family even though it went against what you believe in?

2. Interpretation of the ConstitutionVs

3. “Elbow Room”
Have you ever wondered how the U.S. grew from the 13 colonies to the size it is today?

4. Thomas Jefferson 3rd president of the U.S.
Wanted to remain neutral on foreign affairs
Wished to expand the U.S.

6. Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of France France was at war
France owned the Louisiana Territory which included the port of New Orleans
Napoleon blocked the U.S. from using the port
Who owned New Orleans?
Why would New Orleans be important?

7. Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory
Bought the entire territory for $15 Million
Significance:
a. doubled size of U.S.
b. Gave U.S. control over the Mississippi River
c. The French are out of N. America
d. precedent for future purchasing of land
e. led Democratic Republicans toward loose interpretation.
Why might Napoleon sell? Haitian revolution

8. Lewis and Clark
How was the Louisiana Purchase both a bargain and a betrayal of Jefferson’s principles?

9. Sacagawea
How was the Louisiana Purchase both a bargain and a betrayal of Jefferson’s principles?

10. Lewis and Clark

11. Summary
Do you think Jefferson was a hypocrite? What was the importance of the Louisiana Purchase?