Jeffersonian Republic AP US History Mrs. Lacks
Federalists vs Dem-Reps Government? Constitution? Economy?
Election of 1800
Election of 1800 Jefferson vs Burr in House of Representatives First peaceful turnover of power Twelfth Amendment (1804) Hamilton-Burr duel (1804) Decline of Federalists
Jefferson Well over 6 feet tall Not a good public speaker. One of the greatest writers among U.S. Pres. A renaissance man Incredibly well-read in science and philosophy Cont. Congress assemblyman Gov. of Virginia Author of Dec. of Independence Min. to France Sec. of State Vice President
JEFFERSON’S POLITICAL PRINCIPLES Themes of inaugural Jefferson’s political principles Rejected the idea of a political elite. Backbone of democracy was the free, independent farmer. Universal suffrage without regard to property ownership. Small government—governs best when it governs least. Strict construction of the Constitution.
Judiciary Act off 1801 Last ditch effort to hold power “midnight judges”. Chief Justice John Marshall Shaped American legal tradition and meaning of the Constitution more profoundly than any other single figure. Served as Chief Justice for 34 years
Marbury v Madison Marshall’s first and one of his most important legacies Judicial Review
Jeffersonian Restraint Jefferson’s first priority was to undue abuses by the Federalists. Pardoned those convicted under the Alien and Sedition Act Pushed a new naturalization law (1802) that reduced residence requirement back to five years. Repealed the excise tax—cost US 1 Mill. per year in lost revenue. reduced the national debt
Jefferson Turns Warrior Jefferson attitude and actions toward army and navy? North African Barbary Pirates “Shores of Tripoli”
Louisiana Purchase Terr. West of Mississippi in Miss. and Mo. River watershed
Lewis & Clark 1804 – 1806 Purposes: Explore new territory Political and trade relations with Indians Claim to Oregon
Louisiana In The Long View One of the most important events in US History. Doubled the size of country and gave us very fertile land. Increased the momentum of westward expansion. Led to the feeling that country was unlimited. Planted the seeds of manifest Destiny—idea that America destined to control entire continent.
Exploring the Louisiana Purchase and the West
Foreign Affairs Cont… Impressment Chesapeake Affair (1807) Jefferson’s Reaction? Embargo Act (1807) Believed this would teach England a lesson
Embargo Most people HATED it. Why?. Consequences: New England Federalist particularly mad. What did they argue?. Consequences: Three times more costly that war would have been. Ultimately did help New England factories. Fostered American industry. Ruined U.S. Shipping (merchant marine)