1. Jefferson as President

2. Loose Constructionist vs. Strict Constructionist
Two opposing views on the US Constitution
Loose
Strict
A freer reading of the Constitution
Allows the government to stretch the wording of the document.
Examples: Alexander Hamilton (Federalist)
Narrow interpretation of the Constitution
Can only do exactly what Constitution says.
Examples: Jefferson and Madison

3. Marshall Court & Marbury v Madison (1803)
Chief Justice John Marshall expanded the power of the Supreme Court (SC) and Nat Gov’t.
Marbury v Madison (1803): First major Supreme Court case
Established Judicial Review: Power for SC to rule on the constitutionality of a law.

4. Jefferson’s Presidency
Begins as a Strict Constructionist and slowly becomes a Loose Constructionist.
Leaves a mixed legacy.

5. Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon (France) in 1803.
Doubled the size of the nation.
Gave the US control of New Orleans and Mississippi River
Easy shipping from Ohio River to Mississippi River to New Orleans
Connects 3 major rivers (Ohio, Missouri, Mississippi)

8. Legacy of Louisiana Purchase
Louis and Clark (and Sacagawea) explore new territory.
Accelerated Westward Expansion
Jefferson changed his views!
Went from a Strict Constructionist to a Loose Constructionist (buying new land is not in the Constitution)