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Jeffersonian Era (1800-1826)

Explore the political landscape of the Jeffersonian era with the rise of Democratic-Republicans and the pivotal Louisiana Purchase. Dive into the intricacies of the Election of 1800, concepts like Laissez-faire, and the monumental acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. Unravel President Jefferson's actions, the constitutional implications of the Louisiana Purchase, and the transformative Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803. Engage in critical thinking activities to grasp the era's significance and impact on American history.

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Jeffersonian Era (1800-1826)

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  1. Jeffersonian Era (1800-1826) Chapter 10, Lesson 1: A New Party in Power

  2. Bell Ringer Think-Pair-Share • Brainstorm: What do you know about the ideas of the 1st two political Parties (Federalists and Democratic Republicans)? • Who would you vote for? Why? {Pair Share} • Class Vote {Whole Class Share}

  3. Vocabulary: Ch. 10, Lesson 1 & 2 • Laissez-faire • Customs duties • Twelfth Amendment • Conestoga wagon • Louisiana Purchase: the purchase of Louisiana from France for 15 million dollars. • Secede Due at 9:30 am on my desk.

  4. Election of 1800 Federalists Democratic-Republicans John Adams Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr Charles Pinckney

  5. Election of 1800 • Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr tie with 73 votes. • House decided who is going to be president. • Alexander Hamilton and House of Rep. controls the outcome—CHOSE JEFFERSON TO BE PRESIDENT! Why? • Hamilton hates Burr more then Jefferson. • Democratic-Republicans took control of Congress • Twelfth Amendment was added to the Constitution • President and Vice President run together in the same ticket (ballot)!

  6. Jefferson as President • Limit the power of the federal government—stated should have more power • Laissez-faire—let people be without the government getting in the way • Changes made by Jefferson • Lowering the national dept • Cutting military spending • Reducing the numbers of government workers • Getting rid of most federal taxes • Raised revenue ($) • customs duties (taxes on imported goods) • Selling land in the West

  7. Textbook: pg. 269. Complete the Infographic. • Write & Answer: Questions #1 and #2. • Think about what each party supported. 2. Critical thinking: Why do you think those areas in the USA supported Adams? Why do you think those areas in the USA supported Jefferson?

  8. The Louisiana Purchase Chapter 10, Lesson 2

  9. Bell Ringer The Louisiana Purchase Chapter 10, Lesson 2 Do you think that it was in the Constitution to allow a president to make a deal with another county to purchase land?

  10. Westward Ho! • Mississippi boundary of USA in 1800, Louisiana Territory extended to Rocky Mountains

  11. 1800s Americans started to moved west • Conestoga wagons carried their belongings • Many settled along the Mississippi River became farmers—needed Mississippi River and New Orleans port to trade their goods

  12. Jefferson wants Louisiana • To prevent war with France over control of the Louisiana Territory and secure American trade • JEFFERSON SENDS JAMES MONROE& ROBERT LIVINGSTON TO PARIS. • THEY ARE TO BUY NEW ORLEANS- CAN PAY AS MUCH AS $10 MILLION

  13. Napoleon Bonaparte leader in France wanted Louisiana to control American lands. • He owned Santo Domingo (Haiti)—but Haitians rebelled and achieved independence. • Napoleon’s plans in America were ruined—he is forced to sell the entire Louisiana territory because he needed money to fight the War with Britain.

  14. Louisiana Purchase • April 30, 1803 • Livingston & Monroe signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty in Paris • The United States paid $15 million for the land, roughly 4 cents per acre (football field) Original treaty can be found at: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals_iv/sections/louisiana_purchase_treaty.html

  15. Map of the Louisiana Purchase

  16. http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase

  17. Jefferson’s Dilemma • JEFFERSON IS A STRICT FOLLOWEROF THE CONSITUTION—CONSTITUTION DID NOT ALLOW HIM TO BUY LAND. • HOWEVER HE COULD MAKE TREATIES—HE DECIDED IT WAS ALRIGHT TO BUY THE LAND. • FEDERALIST ATTACK JEFFERSON FOR NOT FOLLOWING CONSTITUTION.

  18. Activity #1 : Quick Write • Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans, believed in a strict interpretationof the Constitution • In your opinion, was the Louisiana Purchase an example of his Democratic-Republican beliefs? • Or did Jefferson act more like a Federalist, using a “loose” interpretation of the constitution by purchasing Louisiana? • Please explain your answer in two paragraphs. DUE: 10:05 AM

  19. Activity #2: Review Questions • Packet: Ch. 10, Lesson 2:Margin Questions • Write questions and answers #2-5

  20. Home Learning • Read Chapter 10, Lesson 2 The Louisiana Purchase. • Write and answer the following Question: • Explain why French control of Louisiana Territory worried Jefferson. • How did the United States obtained the Louisiana territory? Explain your answer with details. • If you were heading west in a Conestoga Wagon. What would you bring and why? Explain your answer.

  21. Lewis and Clark Expedition • January 18, 1803 • Jefferson asks Congress for funds to explore the land west of the Mississippi • His goal is to find a water route to the Pacific • May 1804 • Meriwether Lewis and William Clark depart on the expedition Map of Lewis and Clark’s Route Original map can be found at: http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/archive/maptrack_b.html

  22. Lewis and Clark Expedition • January 18, 1803 • Jefferson sends a secret message to congress regarding the Lewis and Clark Expedition • In this message Jefferson asks for permission to establish trading with the Indians

  23. Lewis & Clark lead expedition with the help of Sacajawea

  24. Lewis & Clark Expedition – 1804 – Set out from St. Louis explored over the Rockies to the Oregon coast • increased scientific and geographic knowledge • developed routes for fur traders • increased relations with the Native Americans – especially through their interpreter, Sacajewea

  25. LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION 1804-1806 • ASCEND THE MISSOURI RIVER AND CROSS TO THE PACIFIC • SURVEY THE AREA AND ESTABLISH RELATIONS WITH THE INDIANS

  26. Lewis and Clark • What resulted from the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Write two things. • In other words, what were the most important accomplishments that came out of that expedition that helped Americans in the 1800s.

  27. Activity: Lewis and Clark Expedition: Then and Now • Complete the Lewis and Clark’s Expedition: Then and Now • READ the story about the major Indian Tribes they met in their journey. • WRITE the questions and answers with plenty of detail in a separate sheet of paper. Questions #1-4 • DUE by ( 10: 05 am)

  28. Quick Write • You are leading an expedition to an unexplored part of the world. 1. What skills would you look for when forming a team? You can take ten skilled people with you. 2. List the ten skills you would look for on your team.

  29. Hamilton Vs. Burr • Duel (1804) When two gentleman cannot settle an argument and ones honor is in question they use Pistols to settled it. • Hamilton Supported Burr’s Opponent in the New York Governors race. • Burr Challenges Hamilton and Kills him. • Hamilton Never fires a shot.

  30. Hamilton vs. Burr

  31. Evaluating Jefferson Positives • Expands the size of the United States. “Louisiana Purchase” • Keeps US out of war • Preserves neutrality Negatives • Contradicts his own interpretation of the constitution. • - Why? for the good of the country

  32. Jefferson’s Legacy • Expansion became prime goal • Creation of a democratic non-aristocratic government • Total defeat of Federalists by 1816 • Jefferson kept the country out of a damaging European war • War of 1812 not until late in Madison’s first term.

  33. THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE IS JEFFERSON’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT AS PRESIDENT.

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