1. Daily Quiz 11/14 1. What was NOT true of the Election of 1800? A. The election was between Washington and Adams B. Jefferson ties with his vice president Aaron Burr C. First successful power transfer between political parties D. Brought about the 12 th Amendment 2. What was one of Jefferson’s views on government? A. Small, weak government B. Less freedoms for people C. Large and powerful government D. Strengthen the National bank

2. Daily Quiz 11/17 3. Why was Jefferson conflicted about the Louisiana Purchase? A. It was too good of a deal, he was taking advantage of France B. It was too expensive C. Jefferson worried the Federalists would not like it D. He was not given the power to buy land in the Constitution

3. Jeffersonian Troubles

4. Barbary Wars Pirates from the Barbary states (North Africa) demanded tribute (payment) to leave ships alone Since US refused to pay, pirates would capture ships and imprison crews To Jefferson this was unacceptable and he blockaded Tripoli, an African city-state Eventually both sides came to a peace agreement Result: Jefferson had built up the US navy

5. European Conflict While pirates were through attacking US ships, France and Britain were not. France and Britain were again at war Harassment continued with ships who traded with the countries Britain and France seized ships bound for their enemy Britain began impressment (kidnapping and forced labor) of US traders as France had done

6. Discussion What were some of the impacts of the Barbary Wars on America? How was Jefferson’s handling of the conflict with the pirates in conflict with his views? What may be a solution Jefferson could use to solve America’s issues with Britain and France?

7. Dealing with Impressment To stop issues with Europe, Congress and Jefferson decided to stop all trade with them Jefferson enforced the Embargo Act of 1807 Prohibited trade with ALL countries; targeted Britain Idea was that Britain would suffer from not trading with US, and would beg the US to trade Reality: They barely noticed

8. Impact of Embargo While Britain was hardly effected by the Embargo, the US struggled New England which relied on trading had massive unemployment The South could no longer sell its cash crops to Europe The West could not sell its wheat to Europe and production fell The Embargo only hurt the US

9. Really TJ? No mention of being President? You didn’t do THAT bad…

10. Reflection Evaluate (was it good or bad) the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Defend your position.