“President Jefferson” From the The Presidents by the History Channel 5 major events into your notes
Warm Up The Resume Activity Grab a sheet from the front Fill out the resume as if Jefferson were applying to be President Create a resume for Thomas Jefferson to use to show his credentials for President.
The Jefferson Era 1801-1809
Post Election Blues Problem waiting for Jefferson upon taking office Marbury v Madison
Jefferson’s Presidency Getting to Work Jefferson’s Presidency
Jefferson’s Cabinet VPs – Burr then Clinton State – Madison Treasury – Gallatin War – Dearborn Navy - Smith
Jefferson’s Policies Make the government smaller Decentralize the power of the government Neutrality in conflict between England and France
International Issues
Troubles at Sea Barbary Pirates English Impressments
Barbary Pirates Pirates on Northern Coast of Africa demanded payments for safe travel of boats Jefferson refused to continue this practice Sent navy
“To the Shores of Tripoli” Jefferson sent 7 ships Blockaded ports and successful raids Our first war on terror Established reputation of American Military
Attacking “Terrorists” Jefferson sent the Navy to Tripoli No clear victor Modern Day
The Embargo Act of 1807 America trading with French and English Angered both sides Began impressments Forcing captured sailors to serve in Navy Embargo ended all foreign trade Hurt Americas economy
Domestic Affairs
The Louisiana Purchase Jefferson worried about French empire in Americas French fail to capture Haiti, decide to sell New Orleans and LA Territory to support war in Europe
A French and American Trade Charles de Talleyrand and Napoleon 1803 15 Million dollars 529,911,680 acres 22.3 percent of Continent
The Louisiana Purchase Jefferson wondered what he had bought. Forms the Corps of Discovery
Map Activity
Marbury v Madison Wksht
Lewis and Clark Next Three Days Look at Assignment and Directions
Grab a “Duel at Dawn” Primary Source Handout The Duel Take Out Notes
Hamilton v. Burr Defeated in NY Governors Race Mudslinging, Humiliation and Scandal The Duel!
Aaron Burr and Federalist Secession Essex Junto Secede from Union Invaded Mexico Tried for Treason Napoleons Friend? "A great man in little things, he is really small in great ones." ~Jefferson
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Review Sheet Work
President Jefferson in the Whitehouse Primary Source Illustrate a scene from the primary Source