1. Jefferson Takes Office
Chapter 10-1
Jefferson Takes Office

2. The election of 1800 Federalists – John Adams
Democratic-Republicans – Thomas Jefferson
Each party thought the other endangered the Constitution and American republic
Federalists thought the nation would be ruined by radicals – people with extreme political positions
DR won election – Jefferson and Burr received 73 votes
Adams only had 65

3. Breaking the tie Constitution said HR had to choose
Clearly intended Jefferson to win, but Federalists had majority in the House and would choose
Feds were divided
Some feared Jefferson and wanted to select Burr
Others thought Burr was unreliable and chose Jefferson
Hamilton did not like Jefferson, but thought Burr was worse

4. Breaking the tie Cont. 7 days, 35 votes = no winner
2 weeks before inauguration, Hamilton’s friend persuaded several Federalists not to vote for Burr
36th ballot – Jefferson was president and Burr became vice president

5. The talented jefferson
Jefferson’s talents went beyond politics
Jefferson advised architects and designers of D.C.
Skilled violinist, horseman, amateur scientist, and devoted reader
His book collection became the foundation for the Library of Congress

6. Jefferson’s Philosophy
Jefferson had many strong opinions, but first wanted to settle political disputes
Tried to promote a common way of life
Wanted a nation of small, independent farmers
DID NOT want people crowding into cities like he saw in Europe (Why not?)
Jefferson acted more like a gentleman farmer than a aristocratic politician
Walked to his inauguration
Round tables so no one was the head of the table
Modest and humble – did not list presidency on tombstone

7. Undoing Federalist Programs
Thought federal government should have less power than under the Federalists
Congress (now DR) allowed Alien and Sedition Acts to end
Released prisoners convicted under the Acts
Repealed whiskey tax (reduces fed. income)
Cut federal employees to cut costs
Jefferson opposed public debt
Used revenues from tariffs and land sales to pay back the governments debts to the people

8. Marshall and the judiciary
Jefferson had little power over the courts
Judiciary Act of 1801 – Adams appointed as many Federalist judges as he could (appointments last how long?)
Appointed John Marshall as Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Served for over 30 years
Resided over Marbury v. Madison

9. Marbury v. madison
William Marbury was appointed as a justice of peace for D.C.
Supposed to be installed by Secretary of State James Madison, but Madison refused and Marbury sued
Case went to Supreme Court
Decided that the law under which Marbury sued was unconstitutional
Established judicial review – the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution
Jefferson and Madison were not thrilled when Marshall seized this new power for the Supreme Court