Ch 10 - The Jefferson Era EQ: What major issues and challenges did Jefferson and Madison face during their presidencies?

There Could Only Be One Election of 1800 included Jefferson vs. Adams More importantly, contest was between Federalists (Adams) and Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson) Election was brutal, both sides turned to personal attacks to win

Jefferson’s Vision As president, Jefferson sought to limit role of federal govt. His ideal govt. was one led by an agrarian (farming), state-led society Most of his presidency was dedicated to changing Federalist programs

FYI: Vision VS Reality Jefferson wanted federal govt influence small Threats from powers in Europe made his goal impossible Jefferson was more powerful than Constitution ever intended

Louisiana Purchase Napoleon Bonaparte dreamed of an empire in “New World” War with other European powers made that impossible In 1803, short on cash and his troops facing yellow fever, Napoleon sold Louisiana territory to U.S. for $15 million

To help put the Louisiana Purchase into perspective here is a current map of the US

Corps of Discovery Jefferson sent Lewis/Clark to explore land The 2 men (with help) are able to draw accurate maps of new land This information would be crucial to new settlers in area and growth of the United States

Corps of Discovery’s main goal was to try to find a water route across the continent – they did not discover such a route

Election of 1808 Thomas Jefferson decides to retire after 2 terms Democratic-Republican James Madison wins the presidential election of 1808 (against Federalist candidate Charles Cotesworth)

Path to War England and France at war in Europe, US attempts to stay out of it, continues trade with both British ships set up blockades to stop US trading with France, then proceed to kidnap American sailors U.S. not prepared for war, (Jefferson had lowered size of military) but proceeds to go to war with England Some Americans felt it was a matter of pride

War of 1812 (Pt 1) British not focused on U.S. early in war because of fighting with France U.S. navy defeated British navy in key battles U.S. successes ended British threat in northern region of U.S

War of 1812 (Pt2) After defeating France British turned full attention to U.S. British army entered Washington D.C., burned down White House U.S. blocked British advance in Northeast, ending their advance in war

End of War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson has major victory in Jan. 1815 against British in Louisiana However, England already sent Treaty of Ghent in Dec of 1814, ending war (The post moved to slow for U.S. to get the word in time) No clear winner of war

Effects of the War of 1812 Consequences: Increased American patriotism Weakened Native American resistance Growth of U.S. manufacturers

REFLECTION! What did we learn today? Answer the EQ using 10 sentences minimum in your summary. Remember: EQ: What major issues and challenges did Jefferson and Madison face during their presidencies?