1. JEFFERSON!!!

2. Motivation:
Based on the Election of 1800, and your HW, what challenges will Jefferson face in his terms of office?
Lack of public support for his presidency and policies (Sectionalism – agriculture vs. manufacturing/trade)
Living up to Washington’s precedents (ex. Neutrality)

5. Top 10 Presidents Ranked by CSPAN: 2017

6. “Revolution of 1800”
There was a peaceful transition of power from one party to another. (Federalists to Anti- Federalists/Jeffersonians)
First time there is a change in political ideology in the White House and Congress
First transfer of power by an incumbent

7. Aim: Should we consider Jefferson a “great” President?
Key Terms:
Louisiana Purchase 12th Amendment – electoral college set Election of up and Senate chooses VP
Lewis and Clarke
Embargo Act of 1807
Essential Questions:
Was Jefferson a great president? Provide evidence. Which factors did you take into account when considering your rating?
How did Jefferson expand the powers of the president?
Why was the election of 1800 also known as the “revolution of 1800”?

8. Evolution of Major Political Parties
Year
ca. 1792
Hamiltonians
Jeffersonians
Federalists
Death of Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
ca. 1816
ca. 1820
Republicans
One party: Era of Good Feelings
ca. 1825
National Republicans
Democratic-Republicans
(Jacksonian Democrats)
1834
Whigs
Democrats
1854
Republicans
To Present
To Present

9. Why is Jefferson so highly ranked?

10. Not-So-Great President
Louisiana Purchase
Trade opportunity
Expand nation (2X)
Move West – population growth, farming
National Pride
Throw out foreign influences
Embargo Act of Self-sufficiency, increase in manufacturing
Lewis and Clarke expedition – Exploration
Repeals (does not renew) Alien and Sedition Acts
Follows advice/precedents of Washington – attempts neutrality, leaves after two terms.
Repeal Whiskey tax – benefits farmers/distillers
Plays politics – lobbies for votes in H of R to win election
Government control was at risk
Native Americans forced out
Increased Sectional tension
Stretched Constitution (contradicts Anti-Federalist principles)
Embargo Act – Lost money (especially for the Northern traders)
Lewis and Clarke – federal power stretching (funding, “military” expedition)
Reduces spending and size of the Navy (+ and -)
Brink of war – sets up Madison for foreign policy difficulties

12. Hmmm…
23 million dollars…..?

13. Effects of Louisiana Purchase:
Doubles the size of the US
Added all or part of 13 future states
Removed French threat
Promotes a sense of national identity*
Possible extension of slavery to southern planters
Take over more Native American land

14. How did Jefferson’s Presidency – 1801-1809 expand the powers of the President and the country?
Louisiana Purchase
 Jefferson has to go against his political principles and go around the Constitution to authorize the deal. Sacrifices principle of strict Constitutional reading for national advantage.
ELASTIC CLAUSE: A part of the Constitution that says the federal government (specifically Congress) can do whatever is “necessary and proper” at times to accommodate the needs of the nation.