Jefferson Takes Office 10. 1 The Louisiana Purchase and Exploration 10
The Election of 1800 “2nd American Revolution” Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans President John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson Dem-Rep save nation from monarchy and oppression
The Election of 1800 JEFFERSON WINS!!!! (Aaron Burr VP) Radicals- people who take extreme political positions Ex. French Revolution JEFFERSON WINS!!!! (Aaron Burr VP)
Jefferson Philosophy Common way of life Nation of small independent farmers Strong morals and democratic values Does not list presidency on Tombstone
Jefferson Philosophy “Let us, then , fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind… Every difference of opinions is not a difference of principle… We are all republicans, we are all Federalists” –Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address “Government that govern least, governs best!”
The West in 1800 The “west”- area between Appalachia and Mississippi river US Territories claim statehood Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio
Napoleon and New Orleans French loses New Orleans in French-Indian War Give to Spain give back to France in secret treaty (condition, no to USA)
Napoleon and New Orleans Americans want war!!! Jefferson offer to buy New Orleans Got REMARKABLE deal….
The Louisiana Purchase Louisiana Purchase- April 30, 1803 bought for $15 million ( 3 cents per acre) Double size of United States
Lewis and Clark Explore Meriwether Lewis- leader of expedition Lt. William Clark- old friend to oversee volunteer force Corps of Discovery Lewis and Clark expedition
Lewis and Clark Explore Start summer 1803 Winter reach St. Louis (gateway to the West) May 1804 USA flag over St. Louis
Up the Missouri River Sacagawea- French trapper wife who had skills and knowledge of geography and language of area
Pike’s Expedition Zebulon Pike- search southern route of St. Louis Find sources of Arkansas and Red Rivers Red river forms boundary of Spanish territory
Pike’s Expedition Travel towards Rocky Mountains Pikes Peak Travel south to Rio Grande… Spanish Territory arrested (returned 1807)