1. Thomas Jefferson …
Hero or Hypocrite?

3. Key Beliefs Author of the Declaration of Independence
Wins controversial election of 1800
Was a strong believer in small gov’t and states’ rights
Argued for a strict/narrow interpretation of the government
Was a believer that France was better than England

4. Common Man?

6. Key Domestic Accomplishments
Purchased Louisiana Territory from France for 15 million. Doubles size of US.
Is this a good price?
Does he have the authority to buy land?
What does Const say about this?
Organizes Lewis & Clark expedition
Marbury v. Madison
Tries to get political parties to agree.
Power of U.S. Fed gov’t __________.

9. Key Foreign Policy G.B. and France are at war w/ one another
U.S. wants to trade with both sides.
Why?
What will G.B. and France think?
T.J. response  Embargo Act
Good idea or bad?
Repealed
USS Chesapeake shot upon by Leapold
Non-intercourse Agreement

12. On the other hand … Barbary Pirates …
Pirates off the Coast of Africa were taking ships and seizing goods
Pirates ask for a bribe from the U.S.
T.J. refuses … sends Navy to stand up for us.