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1 Election Of 1800/The Jefferson Administration (1801-1809)
J.A.SACCO

2 The Election of 1800 Why was the Election of 1800 called “the Revolution of 1800”?

3 The Election of 1800 T. Jefferson A.Burr J.Adams C.Pinckney
Democratic-Republican strength from small farmers, urban areas, artisans and laborers. Federalist strength manufacturers, merchants, and commercial farmers T. Jefferson A.Burr J.Adams C.Pinckney Democratic -Republicans Federalists

4 The Election of 1800 What happens now?
Republicans intended for one elector to not vote for Burr. This would give Jefferson the election. Something went wrong. Tie between Jefferson and Burr. What happens now?

5 The Election of 1800 Who won the Election of 1800? 12th Amendment
Problems in the election would lead to separate ballots for President and Vice-President

6 “We are all Republicans. We Are All Federalists!”
What is the “Jeffersonian Vision”? Belief in the “common man” Faith in the “republican” system Protection of freedoms, equal opportunity for all Frugal gov’t spending Popular education States rights/laissez-faire economy All of this based on agrarian rule

7 Jefferson Takes Action
Jefferson Ends Jefferson keeps Less government spending End Alien and Sedition Acts Naturalization 14-5 yrs. Lower the federal budget 1801 ($83m.) ($57m.) End standing army, rely on militias Abolish direct tax of 1801 and allows whiskey tax to end in 1802 Replace corrupt officeholders Reduce the number of judges under Judiciary Act 1801 Keeps the First National Bank Keeps paying state debt Does keep a small army of 3,350 officers and men Establishes West Point

8 IMPACT The case establishes judicial review? Marbury Madison

9 The Louisiana Purchase (1803)
Effects of the Louisiana Purchase? Why Jefferson Wants to Buy? Why Napoleon Wants to Sell?

10 The Louisiana Purchase (1803)
Why did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory? Spain transfer territory to France in a secret treaty. Pinckney Treaty no longer applicable. Jefferson doesn’t like a strong nation like France on U.S. border. Began to consider an alliance with England? Need port of New Orleans for western farmers. Able to buy the entire territory for $15 million!

11 The Louisiana Purchase (1803)
Why did Napoleon want to sell? Needed money for war against Britain. Napoleon dream of an American empire ends after Toussaint-Louverture leads revolt on the French colony of Haiti. Hoped purchase would befriend U.S. and prevent U.S. British alliance.

12 The Louisiana Purchase (1803)
Effects of the Louisiana Purchase Double the size of U.S. for $15 million. Increased store of natural resources Made agrarian dream possible- land for future generations of Americans. Gave U.S. complete control of the Miss. R- ended rivalry with Br/Fr/Sp. Strengthened national unity by making westerners grateful for additional territory Promoted westward expansion/slavery issue?

13 The Louisiana Purchase (1803)

14 The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
Meriwether Lewis/William Clark and a group of 50 men. Sacajawea as a guide.

15 Zebulon Pike Expedition (1806-07)

16 And the greatest dog in the world!
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