Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course

Jefferson Simplified the Federal Government Set an informal tone for his administration Walked to the Inauguration Didn’t wear a wig Casual clothing Reduced the size of the government and military Cut costs, eliminated internal taxes Reduced the influence of “The Bank”

Southern Dominance in Federal Politics 1st to take office in Washington D.C. Decreased power of Federalists Territorial expansion increased support base of Southern Republicans “The Virginia Dynasty” Who’s the “odd man out?” Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe

Federalists lost power during Jefferson’s administration. Why? Jefferson practiced moderation National Expansion Replaced Federalist office holders with Republicans Federalists wouldn’t campaign among “common folk” Hamilton Killed in a duel with Aaron Burr

Key Events in the Jefferson Administration Marbury v. Madison Established Principle of Judicial Review: The ability of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional The Louisiana Purchase affected the U.S. and it’s Government Doubled the size of the U.S. Increased the power of the presidency and the nation government

The Louisiana Purchase What did WE want? Free access to the port city of New Orleans Ability to keep moving west Offer: $10 Million What did Napoleon Offer? Whole thing for $15 Million! Jefferson’s Dilemma Doubling the size of the US vs. person philosophy of strict construction What should he do?

The Lewis and Clark Expedition had Important Results: Brought back valuable information on the West Showed Cross Country travel was possible Opened the way for western settlement Strengthened American claims to the Oregon Territory