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The Revolution of 1800

The Revolution of 1800. Jefferson Becomes President. Demo-Rep Supported by poor farmers Favored Popular Democracy & States’ Rights. Federalist Supported by wealthy Supported strong Fed Gov’t. Jefferson v. Adams. The Election of 1800. Jefferson in Electoral tie with Aaron Burr

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The Revolution of 1800

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  1. The Revolution of 1800 Jefferson Becomes President

  2. Demo-Rep Supported by poor farmers Favored Popular Democracy & States’ Rights Federalist Supported by wealthy Supported strong Fed Gov’t Jefferson v. Adams

  3. The Election of 1800 • Jefferson in Electoral tie with Aaron Burr • Alex Hamilton persuades Federalists to vote for TJ • Flaw in Electoral System is exposed • Leads to 12th Amendment • Votes for VP cast separately

  4. Jefferson’s Presidency • Less Gov’t • No Internal Taxes • Lower Tariffs & Free Trade • Reduced Army & Navy • Replaced Federalist Officials • Limited power of National Bank

  5. Decline of the Federalists • Refused to campaign for votes from “common people” • Expansion produced more Demo-Rep voters • Jefferson’s Moderation

  6. Adam’s “midnight judges” Marbury was one Sued Sec of State Madison for not following the Judiciary Act Chief Justice Marshal declares the Judiciary Act is Unconstitutional Establishes the Power of Judicial Review Marbury v. Madison

  7. Louisiana Purchase 1803

  8. Lewis & Clark

  9. Jefferson’s 2nd Term • Trouble w/ Britain & Native Americans • Embargo Act (1807) Backfires

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