1. Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course 6.3
The United States expands its borders during Thomas Jefferson’s administration.
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2. I. Jefferson Wins Presidential Election of 1800 3
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I. Jefferson Wins Presidential Election of 1800
A. Presidential Campaign of 1800
Campaign between Adams and
Jefferson
B. Electoral Deadlock
Jefferson beats Adams, but ties
running mate Aaron Burr
House of Representatives casts
ballots without breaking tie
Hamilton intervenes with
Federalists to give Jefferson
victory
Reveals flaw in electoral process;
12th Amendment passed:
- electors cast separate ballots for
president, vice-president
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3. II. The Jefferson Presidency 3
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II. The Jefferson Presidency
A. Simplifying the Presidency
Reduces size of armed forces; cuts social expenses of government
Eliminates internal taxes; reduces influence of Bank of the U.S.
Favors free trade over govt-controlled trade, tariffs
B. Southern Dominance of Politics
Jefferson first to take office in new Washington, D.C.
South dominates politics; Northern, Federalist influence decline
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4. C. John Marshall and the Supreme Court3
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C. John Marshall and the Supreme Court
Federalist John Marshall is chief justice
Adams pushes Judiciary Act of 1801, adding 16 federal judges—to control future federal judicial decisions
Appoints Federalist midnight judges on his last day as president
Jefferson argues undelivered appointment papers are invalid
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5. 3
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D. Marbury v. Madison
• William Marbury sues to have papers delivered
- Judiciary Act of 1789 requires Supreme Court order
- Marshall rules requirement unconstitutional
• Judicial review—Supreme Court able to declare laws unconstitutional
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6. III. The United States Expands West3
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III. The United States Expands West
A. Westward Migration
Americans continued westward migration across Appalachians
-pioneer life was hard
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7. B. The Louisiana Purchase 3
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B. The Louisiana Purchase
• Jefferson buys Louisiana
Territory from France
-$15 million
- doubts he has constitutional
authority (strict
interpretation—gov’t power to
buy new territory?)
• Purchase doubles size of U.S.
C. Lewis and Clark
• Jefferson appoints Lewis and Clark:
- explore new territory, find route to Pacific
- gather information about people, plants, animals
• Native American woman, Sacajawea, serves as interpreter, guide
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