The Revolution of 1800 Jefferson Becomes President

Why do they call it a revolution? Dem-Rep Dem-Rep Supported by poor farmers Supported by poor farmers Favored Popular Democracy & States’ Rights Favored Popular Democracy & States’ Rights Federalist Federalist Supported by wealthy Supported by wealthy Supported strong Fed Gov’t & Limited Dem. Supported strong Fed Gov’t & Limited Dem.

Why do they call it a revolution? Federalists lost the election to Dem-Reps Federalists lost the election to Dem-Reps Did they have to give up power peacefully? Did they have to give up power peacefully?

Jefferson’s Presidency Less Gov’t – cuts federal bureaucracy Less Gov’t – cuts federal bureaucracy Lowers taxes and encourages free trade Lowers taxes and encourages free trade Reduced Army & Navy Reduced Army & Navy Replaced Federalist Officials Replaced Federalist Officials Limited power of National Bank Limited power of National Bank

Louisiana Purchase 1803

Jefferson’s dilemma: Is it Constitutional to buy the LA Purchase Would a strict or a loose constructionist permit the president to buy land? Would a strict or a loose constructionist permit the president to buy land? Is Jefferson a strict or loose constructionist? Is Jefferson a strict or loose constructionist?

Lewis & Clark

Decline of the Federalists Refused to campaign for votes from “common people” Refused to campaign for votes from “common people” LA purchase produced more Demo- Rep voters LA purchase produced more Demo- Rep voters Jefferson’s Moderation Jefferson’s Moderation  Dem-Rep James Madison elected in  Dem-Rep James Madison elected in 1808.

War of 1812 Causes Britain seizes American ships to stop the French from trading with the U.S. Britain seizes American ships to stop the French from trading with the U.S. Impressment: Britain seizes Americans at sea and forces them to serve in the British navy. Impressment: Britain seizes Americans at sea and forces them to serve in the British navy. Jefferson puts an embargo on all exports to hurt British trade, but it ends up hurting America more. Jefferson puts an embargo on all exports to hurt British trade, but it ends up hurting America more. Future president William Henry Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe, but America finds out Britain gave arms to the Shawnee Indians. Future president William Henry Harrison wins the Battle of Tippecanoe, but America finds out Britain gave arms to the Shawnee Indians.

War of 1812 events The British capture Washington, D.C. and burn the White House and the Capitol. The British capture Washington, D.C. and burn the White House and the Capitol.

War of 1812 events First Lady Dolly Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from the burning White House. First Lady Dolly Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from the burning White House.

War of 1812 events Francis Scott Key composes the “Star Spangled Banner.” Francis Scott Key composes the “Star Spangled Banner.”

War of 1812 events Future president Andrew Jackson wins a stunning victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Future president Andrew Jackson wins a stunning victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

War of 1812 effects Future president Andrew Jackson destroys the military power of the Native Americans in the South. Future president Andrew Jackson destroys the military power of the Native Americans in the South. America and Britain sign the Treaty of Ghent on Christmas Eve, America and Britain sign the Treaty of Ghent on Christmas Eve, Neither side won or lost any territory. Neither side won or lost any territory. Americans gain confidence and pride in their country. Americans gain confidence and pride in their country.

Who are you? Face: How do you interact with others? Face: How do you interact with others? Clothes: How do you express yourself through what you wear? Clothes: How do you express yourself through what you wear? Heart: What goals, plans, and vision do you have for yourself? Heart: What goals, plans, and vision do you have for yourself?