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1 NEXT 6.3 Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course The United States expands its borders during Thomas Jefferson’s administration.

2 NEXT I. Jefferson Wins Presidential Election of 1800 A. Presidential Campaign of 1800 Campaign between Adams and Jefferson 3 SECTION B. Electoral Deadlock Jefferson beats Adams, but ties running mate Aaron Burr House of Representatives casts ballots without breaking tie Hamilton intervenes with Federalists to give Jefferson victory Reveals flaw in electoral process; 12 th Amendment passed: - electors cast separate ballots for president, vice-president http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_zTN4BXv YI http://video.pbs.org/video/2310766380/

3 NEXT II. The Jefferson Presidency A. Simplifying the Presidency Reduces size of armed forces; cuts social expenses of government Eliminates internal taxes; reduces influence of Bank of the U.S. Favors free trade over govt-controlled trade, tariffs 3 SECTION B. Southern Dominance of Politics Jefferson first to take office in new Washington, D.C. South dominates politics; Northern, Federalist influence decline Continued... http://www.history.com/topics/us- presidents/thomas- jefferson/videos/jeffersons-presidential-style

4 NEXT 3 SECTION C. John Marshall and the Supreme Court Federalist John Marshall is chief justice Adams pushes Judiciary Act of 1801, adding 16 federal judges—to control future federal judicial decisions Appoints Federalist midnight judges on his last day as president Jefferson argues undelivered appointment papers are invalid Continued...

5 NEXT 3 SECTION D. Marbury v. Madison William Marbury sues to have papers delivered - Judiciary Act of 1789 requires Supreme Court order - Marshall rules requirement unconstitutional Judicial review—Supreme Court able to declare laws unconstitutional http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFFZYJzv8-I

6 NEXT 3 SECTION III. The United States Expands West A. Westward Migration Americans continued westward migration across Appalachians -pioneer life was hard Continued...

7 NEXT 3 SECTION B. The Louisiana Purchase Jefferson buys Louisiana Territory from France -$15 million - doubts he has constitutional authority (strict interpretation—gov’t power to buy new territory?) Purchase doubles size of U.S. C. Lewis and Clark Jefferson appoints Lewis and Clark: - explore new territory, find route to Pacific - gather information about people, plants, animals Native American woman, Sacajawea, serves as interpreter, guide http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase http://www.history.com/topics/lewis-and- clark/videos/lewis--clark-expedition-charts-new-territory


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