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The Jeffersonian Era

The Jeffersonian Era. What new polices does Jefferson bring to the nation? . Election of 1800. Jefferson “ties” Aaron Burr House of Reps will decide Alexander Hamilton convinces Federalists in the House to vote for Jefferson, Jefferson wins

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The Jeffersonian Era

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  1. The Jeffersonian Era What new polices does Jefferson bring to the nation?

  2. Election of 1800 Jefferson “ties” Aaron Burr House of Reps will decide Alexander Hamilton convinces Federalists in the House to vote for Jefferson, Jefferson wins Three yrs later Burr challenges Hamilton to a duel 12th Amendment: says no more to 2nd place winner auto. being VP. Simplifying Govt. - Republicanism • Jefferson shrinks size of federal govt. • Jefferson cuts spending (esp. military) & eliminates many taxes, incl. whiskey

  3. What would you do? • On a note card answer these questions: • Scenario: You just bought a company. The old owner promised a few people jobs right before he sold to you. • Would you honor the promise made by the old owner & hire those people? • What would be positive about keeping them? What could be negative about keeping them? • Would it matter if you did not personally like or agree with the old owner? Why or why not? • Next, take your paper and exchange it with another student

  4. Marbury v. Madison Jefferson tells Sec. of State Madison “don’t deliver John Adams’ judicial nominations to Congress” Nominee named Marbury cites Judiciary Act of 1789 1803: Chief Justice John Marshall, “Supreme Court’s power comes from Constitution, not Judiciary Act” Sup. Court applies principle of judicial review (court can cancel a law that is unconstitutional)

  5. Louisiana Purchase 1803: Napoleon sells Louis. Territory to Jefferson for $15 million, America doubled in size… Lewis & Clark, lead the “Corps of Discovery” to explore the new territory from 1804-1806

  6. 2nd Term: Trouble w/ British • Embargo Act of 1807: forbids import of all English & French goods into U.S. Impressment:seizing American ships& crews

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