Jeffersonian Democracy
Election of 1800 (Revolution of 1800) Candidates: Thomas Jefferson (Dem-Rep) John Adams (Federalist) Importance Peaceful transfer of power
Who could vote? Free White 21 years old male landowners
Thomas Jefferson 3rd prez (1801-1809) Dem-Rep New plan Believed in small gov’t wanted to limit gov’t power Accomplishments Began to pay off national debt Cut gov’t spending whiskey tax gone Extended USA farther west
The Rise of Supreme Court John Marshall Appt. Chief Justice of Supreme Court by President Adams Served 34 years He made the Supreme Court a powerful and independent branch
Marbury vs. Madison 1803 Gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review Supreme Court can declare a law (fed/state) unconstitutional
The Louisiana Purchase 1803 Believed ppl need to own land Bought from France (napoleon leader) Cost 15 million 3 cents an acre WHAT A DEAL!!!! Doubled the size of USA
Constitution said nothing about buying land!!!! Jefferson’s Dilemma Constitution said nothing about buying land!!!!
Lewis and Clark Expedition Sent Lewis and Clark to explore western part of USA Meet Sacajawea: Indian guide for the boys Outcome: Increase knowledge of territory USA claimed Oregon territory Showed could reach Pacific Ocean
Zebulon Pike General and Explorer Tried to find the source of the Mississippi river Explored the Rocky Mtns and Southwestern parts of North America Pikes Peak in Colorado named after