Jeffersonian Democracy Unit 3: Testing the Republic
Election of 1800 (REMATCH!) John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson America is sharply divided. What issues are dividing them? Federalists losing popularity.
Use the Force Luke…I Mean Alex John Adams Adams clearly loses election Jefferson and Burr Tie Who decides the election? House of Representatives Deadlocked Left up to Alexander Hamilton Dislikes Jefferson Despises Burr Hamilton influences Federalists to ensure Jefferson’s victory. …I think I’m going to let this play out Your going to step back right… Vs. Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr
The Aftermath of the Election of 1800 Unit 3: Testing the Republic
Adams’ Gets the Last Laugh Ha ha ha! Adams’ Gets the Last Laugh Judiciary Act of 1801 Increases the amount of court justices to 16. Reduced SC from 6 to 5 Midnight Judges fills open positions with Federalists. John Marshall becomes CHIEF JUSTICE
Marbury vs. Madison William Marbury John Marshall is stuck. Sues over failure to deliver John Marshall is stuck. If he orders the appointment it will be ignored. If he backs down he weakens the court. Declares Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional. Establishes Judicial Review Who wins?
It Gets Personal…Consequences from the “DECISION” Hamilton v. Burr: Duel (1804) Hamilton supported Burr’s opponent in NY gov. race in 1804. Burr challenges Hamilton to a duel and Burr kills Hamilton.
Jefferson’s First Term in Office Unit 3: Testing the Republic
Jeffersonian Democracy Agrarian Democracy Empower Farmers Yeomen Farmers Reduce the Size of gov’t Army Navy Taxes (Whiskey Tax) Learns to Accept National Bank
Barbary Wars: 1800 Who use to protect American shipping? British and French Tripoli demands tribute 225,000 up front 25,000 in yearly payments. Jefferson refuses Sends 4 ships 4 years of war
Louisiana Purchase Spain gives LA to France. Panic France sends force to secure NO. Panic Jefferson has to decide Join the British Negotiate with France Plays both sides Sends Monroe to France
Why does France Sell?
Deal of a Lifetime 2- 10 million dollars for NO. Napoleon offers all of LA for 15 million. DONE! LA territory 828,000 sq. miles 3 cents an acre Allendale Strict Constructionist act?
Corp of Discovery Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson Easy route Establish relations Notes about resources 1804-1806: 50 men depart. Meriwether Lewis William Clark Sacagawea
Path to Discovery
Jefferson’s Second Term: Caustic Causes of the War of 1812 Unit 3: Testing the Republic
Jefferson’s Second Term Caustic Causes of the War of 1812 Enduring Understanding: Jefferson was wildly popular after the Louisiana Purchase. He would win the election of 1804 in a landslide. However, with Europe on the brink of war it would be time once again for America to choose sides and assert itself internationally. Essential Questions: What if Thomas Jefferson took a stronger stance on Foreign policy?
No Respect Fighting resumes in Europe No one respects America Napoleon’s Continental System- Europe is Closed Britain Responded with a Blockade No one respects America Britain seizes 1,000 ships France seizes 500 ships
Chesapeake Incident: June 1807 What was Impressment? British demand to board Chesapeake. American Captain refuses. British open up fire. Kill 3 sailors What would you do if you were Jefferson?
I am Taking My Ball and Going Home! Embargo of 1807 Ban on all exportation Is this a good idea? Who does this hurt? Merchants Exports dropped from 108 million to 22!!!! Embargo lifted in 1809 Except on Britain and France
Battle of Tippecanoe William Henry Harrison Chief Tecumseh Indians sign away 3 million acres. Chief Tecumseh Indian Confederation. Understands threat of disunity Battle of Tippecanoe Warns against fighting. Harrison attacks and burns capitol. Results
Election of 1808 James Madison elected president. George Clinton VP Virginia Dynasty Embargo of 1807 lifted in 1809