1. Ch 10 - The Jefferson Era
EQ: What major issues and challenges did Jefferson and Madison face during their presidencies?

2. There Could Only Be One Election of 1800 included Jefferson vs. Adams
More importantly, contest was between Federalists (Adams) and Democratic-Republicans (Jefferson)
Election was brutal, both sides turned to personal attacks to win

4. Jefferson’s Vision
As president, Jefferson sought to limit role of federal govt.
His ideal govt. was one led by an agrarian (farming), state-led society
Most of his presidency was dedicated to changing Federalist programs

5. FYI: Vision VS Reality Jefferson wanted federal govt influence small
Threats from powers in Europe made his goal impossible
Jefferson was more powerful than Constitution ever intended

7. Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon Bonaparte dreamed of an empire in “New World”
War with other European powers made that impossible
In 1803, short on cash and his troops facing yellow fever, Napoleon sold Louisiana territory to U.S. for $15 million

9. To help put the Louisiana Purchase into perspective here is a
current map of the US

10. Corps of Discovery Jefferson sent Lewis/Clark to explore land
The 2 men (with help) are able to draw accurate maps of new land
This information would be crucial to new settlers in area and growth of the United States

11. Corps of Discovery’s main goal was to try to find a
water route across the continent – they did not
discover such a route

12. Election of 1808 Thomas Jefferson decides to retire after 2 terms
Democratic-Republican James Madison wins the presidential election of 1808 (against Federalist candidate Charles Cotesworth)

13. Path to War
England and France at war in Europe, US attempts to stay out of it, continues trade with both
British ships set up blockades to stop US trading with France, then proceed to kidnap American sailors
U.S. not prepared for war, (Jefferson had lowered size of military) but proceeds to go to war with England
Some Americans felt it was a matter of pride

15. War of 1812 (Pt 1)
British not focused on U.S. early in war because of fighting with France
U.S. navy defeated British navy in key battles
U.S. successes ended British threat in northern region of U.S

16. War of 1812 (Pt2)
After defeating France British turned full attention to U.S.
British army entered Washington D.C., burned down White House
U.S. blocked British advance in Northeast, ending their advance in war

18. End of War of 1812
General Andrew Jackson has major victory in Jan against British in Louisiana
However, England already sent Treaty of Ghent in Dec of 1814, ending war (The post moved to slow for U.S. to get the word in time)
No clear winner of war

19. Effects of the War of 1812 Consequences: Increased American patriotism
Weakened Native American resistance
Growth of U.S. manufacturers

20. REFLECTION!
What did we learn today? Answer the EQ using 10 sentences minimum in your summary.
Remember:
EQ: What major issues and challenges did Jefferson and Madison face during their presidencies?