Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson Defeats Adams Although Adams ran as Jefferson’s main opponent, running mates Jefferson and Burr received the same number of electoral votes. Jefferson and Burr made a deal: if Burr was willing to be Jefferson’s Vice President, Burr’s votes would swing to Jefferson in the House.

The Third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson became President and Aaron Burr became Vice President. The deadlock in this election revealed a flaw – Congress passed he 12th amendment, calling for electors to pass separate ballots for president and vice president.

Jefferson’s Domestic Policies Tried to “shrink” the government and cut costs: Reduced the size of the army Stopped an expansion of the navy Lowered expenses for government functions Eliminated internal taxes and reduced the influence of the Bank of the United States

The Louisiana Purchase While viewing the video clip, Crossing the Mississippi: The Louisiana Purchase, fill in the answers to the questions in your notes. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the class! Crossing the Mississippi: The Louisiana Purchase

Why was the Mississippi river and the port of New Orleans important to Americans? MI River was a major highway for people living in the west. New Orleans served as a port to trade with markets on the east coast. Free access!

Why were Americans Angry that the Spanish gave the Louisiana Territory back to France (Napoleon Bonaparte)? Americans would not be able to use the Mississippi River and New Orleans freely.

Why were the French Willing to give up not only the port of New Orleans, but the entire Louisiana Territory? The French were in a costly war with Great Britain, and the money was very appealing.

How much did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana territory for? $15 million Approximately 3 cents per acre.

What were two problems Jefferson faced with purchasing the Louisiana territory? Constitution did not allow it. They did not know its boundaries.

Why was the Louisiana Purchase Significant to U.S. History? Doubled the size of the U.S. U.S. regained access to New Orleans and the Mississippi River. Adds new territory for expansion and farming.

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804) Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly acquired lands and to find a water route to the Pacific. Reached the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean Encouraged U.S. desire to acquire land connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.

THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE POSITIVE EFFECTS NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Jefferson’s Foreign Policies Impressment of sailors: Napoleon ends French Republic and becomes emperor of France British forces attempt to cut off supplies to stop/search/remove cargo from U.S. merchant ships Britain impressed U.S. sailors into the British navy!

Foreign Policies Continued France violated U.S. shipping rights as a neutral nation. Jefferson responded to British impressment with an embargo (ban on trade with other nations) on American goods to Europe Hurt shipbuilders and New England merchants Lifted after 2 years Jefferson’s popularity suffers in the U.S.

Do you think Thomas Jefferson’s presidential decisions strengthened the power of the national or state government?