1. Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course

2. Jefferson Simplified the Federal Government
Set an informal tone for his administration
Walked to the Inauguration
Didn’t wear a wig
Casual clothing
Reduced the size of the government and military
Cut costs, eliminated internal taxes
Reduced the influence of “The Bank”

3. Southern Dominance in Federal Politics
1st to take office in Washington D.C.
Decreased power of Federalists
Territorial expansion increased support base of Southern Republicans
“The Virginia Dynasty”
Who’s the “odd man out?”
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe

4. Federalists lost power during Jefferson’s administration. Why?
Jefferson practiced moderation
National Expansion
Replaced Federalist office holders with Republicans
Federalists wouldn’t campaign among “common folk”
Hamilton Killed in a duel with Aaron Burr

5. Key Events in the Jefferson Administration
Marbury v. Madison
Established Principle of Judicial Review:
The ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
The Louisiana Purchase affected the U.S. and it’s Government
Doubled the size of the U.S.
Increased the power of the presidency and the nation government

6. The Louisiana Purchase
What did WE want?
Free access to the port city of New Orleans
Ability to keep moving west
Offer: $10 Million
What did Napoleon Offer?
Whole thing for $15 Million!
Jefferson’s Dilemma
Doubling the size of the US vs. person philosophy of strict construction
What should he do?

7. The Lewis and Clark Expedition had Important Results:
Brought back valuable information on the West
Showed Cross Country travel was possible
Opened the way for western settlement
Strengthened American claims to the Oregon Territory