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John Adams was succeeded in the presidency by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson had always dreamed of extending the U.S. westward, and in 1803, during his first term, he got the chance. We purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, roughly doubling the size of the country. He sent two men, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, on a journey west to explore this new region.• Today, you will be watching a video detailing

their journey and answering some guiding questions.

• They are in the order they appear in the movie, but please preview them so you know what to listen for.

• Coach Compton will answer any remaining questions. Have a great day!

The Age of Jefferson, 1800-1808

The Election of 1800

The final Presidential election before the 12th Amendment ◦changed the election

procedure Jefferson AND Burr = 73

votes Adams = 65 votes

35 ties in the House between Jefferson and Burr ◦ Deal was made by Alexander

Hamilton

Jefferson became President ◦ Burr Vice President

Jeffersonian PhilosophyJefferson was determined to cut back on

the influence of the national government ◦ laissez-faire government, or “hands off”

Jefferson drastically cut the army and navy and end many taxes such as the tax on whiskey

Also allowed the Alien & Sedition Acts to expire

Was able to bring in money with tariffs and the sale of western lands.

Louisiana Purchase (1803)Spain closed the port of New

Orleans to U.S. trading and shipping

France gained the land from Spain

U.S offered to buy New Orleans but was offered the whole territory◦ Napoleon needed money for war

Bought it for $15 million in 1803◦ Doubled the size of the U.S.

Purchasing land not mentioned in Constitution… wasn’t Jefferson a strict constructionist ?

The Louisiana Purchase

Lewis and Clark lead the Corps of Discovery

Ironies of JeffersonAlthough he was a “man of the people,”

Jefferson was extremely wealthy & lived unlike the common man

Although he believed the Federalists did not protect individual freedoms, as president he appointed military governors to rule Louisiana

Although he was a strict constructionist, he made the Louisiana Purchase – which was clearly beyond the scope of Constitutional power

Ironies of JeffersonAlthough he was determined to

cut back on the power of the national government, he expanded the power of the national government

Even though he was against Hamilton’s financial plan, he used Hamilton’s plan to finance the Louisiana Purchase

Marbury vs. Madison

The night before he left, Adam’s appointed 42 new judges

Adams’ Sec. of State failed to deliver all of the commissions (William Marbury’s was one)

Jefferson told James Madison NOT to deliver Marbury’s commission (and others)

Marbury sued Madison Justice Marshall ruled that part of

Judiciary Act was unconstitutional Ruling established the precedent

of judicial review◦ The Supreme Court has the

final say in interpreting the Constitution

Created the lasting balance between the branches

Jefferson’s Foreign PolicyOnly planned to deal with domestic issues

However, that plan was doomed to fail:◦U.S. involved in global trade◦Louisiana Purchase (1803) opened the country to westward expansion

◦We had little control over the actions of other countries

ImpressmentAt first, we benefitted from foreign

wars:◦Louisiana Purchase in 1803◦Trade increased

French/British continued threats on US ships◦Neither wanted the U.S. to supply their

enemies◦England set up a partial blockade◦Also British started impressing U.S.

sailors (kidnapping them to work on enemy ships)

Embargo Act of 1807Trying to remain neutral, Jefferson asked

Congress to pass a law stopping all foreign trade

Embargo Act of 1807:◦American ships could not sail to foreign ports◦Closed American ports to British and French

ships

Hurt the U.S. more than it hurt British or French ◦Farmers lost markets for their goods◦Merchants and tradesmen lost business

Four QuadrantsFACT INFERENCE QUESTION

Things you can tell just by looking at the

section of the photo. These are facts that

can be pointed out in the picture.

Things that you can infer about the picture using your background

knowledge and evidence from the

section.

Things that the section of the photo makes you wonder. Your questions

might be answered w/additional sections.

1. With your partner, STUDY each section of the photograph carefully.

2. Fill in the sections of the FIQ chart w/information. As sections of the photo are added, adjust your chart accordingly.

3. Create a TITLE for the document.4. Add document information to your chart.