In What Ways Was the “Revolution of 1800” Revolutionary?
I. The Life and Death of Thomas Jefferson
A. The Life of Thomas Jefferson Jefferson the Intellectual
-- Jefferson the Politician
-- Jefferson the Slave Owner
B. The Death of Thomas Jefferson
II. Jefferson Wins the Election of 1800
A. The House of Representatives – and Hamilton A. The House of Representatives – and Hamilton? – Choose Jefferson Over Burr
B. The “Negro President”? Jefferson & the 3/5 Clause
C. An Unprecedented Peaceful Transition of Power
III. Jefferson Authorizes the Louisiana Purchase A. Jefferson and the Principle of Strict Construction
B. Napoleon’s Unexpected Offer & Jefferson’s Dilemma
C. The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
IV. Jefferson & the Coming of the War of 1812
British Impressment & American Ships A. The Problems British Impressment & American Ships
British Guns & Americans on the Frontier
B. The Slow Road to War: The Embargo Act (1807) Non-Intercourse Act (1809) Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1811) WAR of 1812!