1. Thomas Jefferson 3 rd President of the United States 1801-1809

2. The Age of Jefferson He called his election a “Revolution of 1800”, a real revolution in the principles of government as great as the Revolution of 1776 He called his election a “Revolution of 1800”, a real revolution in the principles of government as great as the Revolution of 1776 1st time in history political country passed from one party to another without violence and through democratic process 1st time in history political country passed from one party to another without violence and through democratic process

3. His Agenda as President Limit federal power, cut taxes, reduce debt, and costs. Limit federal power, cut taxes, reduce debt, and costs. Albert Gallatin named his Secretary of Treasury Albert Gallatin named his Secretary of Treasury Abolished internal taxes Abolished internal taxes By 1810, $40 million of $82 million debt paid, despite La. Purchase By 1810, $40 million of $82 million debt paid, despite La. Purchase

4. More Slashed budgets and reduced size of government. Slashed budgets and reduced size of government. Cut spending by reducing size of army, reduced size of Navy and the size of the executive staff. Cut spending by reducing size of army, reduced size of Navy and the size of the executive staff. Revenue for government came from custom duties and western land sales. Revenue for government came from custom duties and western land sales. The anti-military President established West Point Military Academy The anti-military President established West Point Military Academy

5. Conflict With Judicial Branch Judiciary Act of 1801, increased number of federal judges. Judiciary Act of 1801, increased number of federal judges. These “Midnight Judges” appointed by Adams, gave Federalists control of Judicial Branch. These “Midnight Judges” appointed by Adams, gave Federalists control of Judicial Branch. Jefferson attempted to use impeachment to remove these judges. Jefferson attempted to use impeachment to remove these judges. Unsuccessful attempt to remove Supreme Court Judge, Samuel Chase ended the impeachment campaign Unsuccessful attempt to remove Supreme Court Judge, Samuel Chase ended the impeachment campaign

6. Marbury vs, Madison Establishes the doctrine of judicial review, Supreme Court decides constitutionality Establishes the doctrine of judicial review, Supreme Court decides constitutionality John Marshall, appointed by Adams is Chief Justice John Marshall, appointed by Adams is Chief Justice Case makes Judicial Branch co-equal with legislative and executive branches Case makes Judicial Branch co-equal with legislative and executive branches

7. “Let’s Make a Deal!” or “Sale of the Century!” By 1800 people began in earnest to pour into the West. By 1800 people began in earnest to pour into the West. Jefferson the farmer, wanted to insure that frontier immigrants had a secure free trade route down the Mississippi. Jefferson the farmer, wanted to insure that frontier immigrants had a secure free trade route down the Mississippi. He knew the importance of having outlets for America’s frontier farmers. He knew the importance of having outlets for America’s frontier farmers. Jefferson sought to buy New Orleans from France and asked Congress for $9.375 million for the purchase. Jefferson sought to buy New Orleans from France and asked Congress for $9.375 million for the purchase.

8. “What will you take for the whole?” Napoleon’s minister Talleyrand offers it all to Monroe, New Orleans and the whole Louisiana Territory! For $15 million Napoleon’s minister Talleyrand offers it all to Monroe, New Orleans and the whole Louisiana Territory! For $15 million Monroe and Robert Livingston knew a deal when they saw one and said yes! Monroe and Robert Livingston knew a deal when they saw one and said yes! When Gallatin complained about his pledge to eliminate the national debt, Jefferson retorted: When Gallatin complained about his pledge to eliminate the national debt, Jefferson retorted: …look up from your accountant’s ledgers long enough to see the boundless western skies this purchase made possible.” …look up from your accountant’s ledgers long enough to see the boundless western skies this purchase made possible.”

9. Louisiana Purchase: Importance it averted possible war with France and entanglement with Britain; it averted possible war with France and entanglement with Britain; it more than doubled the national domain and greatly encouraged western settlement; it more than doubled the national domain and greatly encouraged western settlement; it removed a major foreign threat from America's borders; it removed a major foreign threat from America's borders; it established a precedent for the future acquisition of territories and peoples; and, it established a precedent for the future acquisition of territories and peoples; and, it stimulated American nationalism. it stimulated American nationalism. The journey of Lewis and Clark established American claims to Oregon. The journey of Lewis and Clark established American claims to Oregon.

10. “The Corps of Discovery” Even before the treaty was approved, Jefferson was planning and organizing a military expedition to explore, map, and report on the new territory and its borders. Even before the treaty was approved, Jefferson was planning and organizing a military expedition to explore, map, and report on the new territory and its borders. The group would be led by Capt Meriwether Lewis and Capt. William Clark The group would be led by Capt Meriwether Lewis and Capt. William Clark York, Clark’s slave was included York, Clark’s slave was included In May of 1804, Lewis and Clark and their 25 man crew departed from St. Louis and headed up the Missouri, bound for the Pacific Ocean In May of 1804, Lewis and Clark and their 25 man crew departed from St. Louis and headed up the Missouri, bound for the Pacific Ocean Gone 2 ½ years, travel 8000+ miles Gone 2 ½ years, travel 8000+ miles September 1806 they returned to St. Louis. September 1806 they returned to St. Louis. One of greatest exploratory adventures in human history One of greatest exploratory adventures in human history