Ch. 3

(6,3 in textbook)

Third president (1801-1809) Supplanted (replaced Federalist party) Pushed Congress away from many

unpopular taxes and the Alien & Sedition Acts

Decreased federal debt by $23 million Decreased military & federal gov’t More supportive of agriculture Increased revenue from western land

sales and tariffs Wanted a less “aristocratic” government

Jefferson believed land ownership was key to freedom and wealth

Wanted to expand to the Pacific and seek an northwest passage

Considered war with Spain to gain Louisiana Territory, decided to barter with the French

Louisiana Purchase – 1803 - $15 million Bit of hypocrisy – Jefferson – strict

constructionist – buying the Louisiana Territory required a loose interpretation

1804 – Lewis & Clark Expedition