1. The War of 1812 and the Rise of Nationalism

2. Jefferson’s Presidency
Election of 1800
A bitter battle between John Adams (Federalist) and Thomas Jefferson (Republican)
Mudslinging:
Adams = a monarchist who would turn the White House into a brothel and the nation a slave to Britain.
Jefferson = an atheist plotting with France to overthrow the United States

3. Impact of Burr on the Election of 1800
Burr’s popularity in NY helps the Republicans

4. Jefferson wins, but ties with his running mate Aaron Burr.
Who will be Pres? Who will be VP?
House of Representatives decides the election, with Alexander Hamilton swinging the support to TJ.
12th Amendment
Electors cast separate ballots for Pres and VP

5. “The Revolution of 1800” Jefferson’s “peaceful revolution”
The gov’t that governs best, governs least…
Jefferson’s “peaceful revolution”
First peaceful transfer of power!
Jefferson seeks to “simplify” and reduce the power of the gov’t
Symbolic gestures:
Walks to inauguration
Answers White House door
No wig!
Addresses Congress through letters, not in person
Removes Whiskey Tax and Alien and Sedition Acts

6. Compromises with the Federalists
Downsizing Gov’t
Reduces the size of the Army/Navy
“Mosquito Fleet”
Stops construction of big warships begun under Adams
Focuses on small gunboats for coastal defense.
Used successfully against the Barbary Pirates
Compromises with the Federalists
Maintains the Bank of the U.S.

7. The Last Stand of the Federalists
Election of 1800 marks the beginning of the end for the Federalist Party
Judiciary Act of 1801 and the Midnight Judges
Outgoing Federalist Congress passes the Judiciary Act – creates 16 new courts
Adams appoints Federalist judges to fill vacancies…lifelong appointees
John Marshall as Chief Justice

8. Louisiana Purchase Jefferson’s vision for America
Negotiations with Napoleon
New Orleans
Louisiana?
Less than 3 cents per acre
Jefferson’s quandry & Federalist opposition
Benefits of the LP