1. Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republican 4th President of the United States 1801-1809

2. The Age of Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, had many interests and talents…
Politics
Farming
Architecture
Law
Geography
Botany
Natural History
Fine food
Wine

3. Thomas Jefferson
“Let us then fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind…every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle…we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.” (First Inaugural Address, 1801)
“Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and the father of the University of Virginia.” (Jefferson had this written on his tombstone)

4. What type of person did Thomas Jefferson seem to be?
Intelligent multi-talented humble caring

5. William Marbury was John Adams “midnight” justice appointment.
Using the Judiciary Act of 1801, Adams appointed as many Federalist judges as possible before Jefferson officially took office.
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William Marbury was John Adams “midnight” justice appointment.
Secretary of State James Madison refused to give him the job.

6. The Supreme Court denied Marbury’s claim.
Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Court ruled that the law under which Marbury sued was unconstitutional.
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The principle of judicial review was established whereby the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution.
“It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.” -John Marshall

7. Why do you think that the Jefferson administration would not want John Marbury to be a federal judge?
Different political party’s Opposing views Less support

8. To avoid conflict Jefferson asked to buy Louisiana.
France and Spain traded control of the Louisiana Territory several times
At one time the port of New Orleans was closed to American shipping, which angered U.S. citizens.
LOUISIANA PURCHASE AND EXPEDITION
To avoid conflict Jefferson asked to buy Louisiana.
France needed money to fight its wars so Napolean offered to sell all of Louisiana territory for $15 million (≈3¢ per acre)
The size of the U.S. doubled

9. Some thought there would be dinosaurs and mountains made of diamonds
Explorations of the little known territory were made under Jefferson’s authority.
Some thought there would be dinosaurs and mountains made of diamonds
Merriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery under the guide of Sacajawea to find a water route to the Pacific.
LOUISIANA PURCHASE AND EXPEDITION
Zebulon Pike explored the southern part of the territory until he was captured in Santa Fe, then let free to go back to the U.S.
The explorations resulted in maps of the area, descriptions of the geography including plant and animal life present, and the types of people encountered there.

10. Why did Lewis and Clark take Sacajawea as a guide?
Spoke 2 different Native American languages Familiar with the land Familiar with the people

11. Problems with Foreign Powers
Other countries interference makes it hard for Jefferson to stay out of foreign affairs:
British impressment of U.S. citizens
French and British interference with shipping
British support of Native American resistance
War Hawks called for war with Britain