Federalists vs. Republicans John Adams and the Federalists were in power after President Washington’s term. Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic –Republicans formed an opposition party because they were upset with the Alien & Sedition Acts and a “Quasi-War” with France. What was Thomas Jefferson’s party? Which party did farmers and Southerners generally support? Why did Jefferson form an opposition party?
Jefferson defeats Adams Democratic- Republicans take power 1st peaceful transition of parties
1st President inaugurated in DC Outlines his essential principles of a more limited government “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”
Lets the Alien & Sedition Acts expire Cuts all internal taxes Uses tariffs and sales of Western land to reduce the National Debt
Barbary pirates from North Africa attack US ships & demand tributes Jefferson sent the USS Constitution & orders a blockade The pirates sign a treaty which ends all tribute payments
Jefferson had James Madison refuse to give a commission to one of John Adams’ “midnight judges” Issue goes to the Supreme Court Establishes the concept of “Judicial Review” The Court may decide if a law is constitutional or not
Owned by France (at war with England) New Orleans controls the entire Mississippi River Haitian Revolution makes the territory less valuable to France
Jefferson is not sure if it’s Constitutional Uses his treaty-making power $15 million to double the size of the US Ratified by the Senate in 1803
Lewis & Clark hired to explore & find Northwest Passage Sacajawea brought on as guide Reach Pacific in Nov. 1805 Open the way to settlement & claim on Oregon Territory
France & England’s war traps US in the middle US ships & sailors harassed by both Act blocks trade against both countries Only hurts US merchants
Jefferson’s hand-picked successor James Madison becomes the next President Jefferson renews friendship with friend and political rival, John Adams Both die on July 4, 1826 - the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
How many modern day states did the Corps of Discovery pass through? 2. About how many miles do you think their expedition was? 3. Why do you think their trip was not a simple straight line to the west?