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Learning objectives-9

Learning objectives-9. What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy?. Revolution of 1800 Agrarian society Republican simplicity frugality Informal- product of enlightenment Farming Small household manufacturing Hypocrite. Policies vs political prinicples.

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Learning objectives-9

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  1. Learning objectives-9

  2. What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy? • Revolution of 1800 • Agrarian society • Republican simplicity • frugality • Informal- product of enlightenment • Farming • Small household manufacturing • Hypocrite

  3. Policies vs political prinicples • Cut spending, reduce government and pay off debt • Slashed military budget • Bank, funding and assumption stayed • Practical economics over agrarian economics • “An empire of Liberty” • Encourage settlement westward- strengthened party • Louisiana Purchase

  4. Louisiana Purchase • Spain ceded land to France • Napoleon needed $ • Followed and supported idea of agrarian republic • Moving westward • Changing environment • Deforestation and disruption • Pressure on Indian lands and culture

  5. War of 1812 • Neutral rights • Embargo act • Jefferson “Peaceful coercion” stop all exports and prohibits trade • Madison • War Hawks Republicans push for war • Decision • Embargo act repealed • Trade reinstated with French

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