3. Thomas Jefferson

4. Addressing the Past He “undid” Federalist policies:
Allowed the Alien and Sedition Acts to expire
Cut the budget:
Social budget
Military budget
Downsized the national bank

5. Addressing the Present
Foreign Policy:
Problem:
The French and British continue to attack our ships on the high seas
The Embargo Acts:
Jefferson banned trade with both countries.
Result:
The economy in the Northeast is ruined.
Very unpopular policy.

6. Addressing the Future The Louisiana Purchase Facts:
Jefferson agreed we would buy it from France for $15 million.
Not clearly a power of the president in the Constitution. (strict construction?)
Sent Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition to explore the land.

7. Lewis and Clark Led 40+ men on a 2+ year journey across the land.
Went all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Made maps and records of flora, fauna, and natives they encountered.
Aided greatly by a native guide named Sacagawea.

8. Significance Doubled the size of the United States
Introduced the natives to U.S. rule.