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JEFFERSON AND MADISON

Discover the pivotal roles of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in shaping the United States from 1801 to 1815. Explore key events like the Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, and more.

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JEFFERSON AND MADISON

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  1. JEFFERSON AND MADISON

  2. THOMAS JEFFERSON 1801-1809 • Jefferson was elected president in the “Revolution of 1800” -- his Republican Party took power away from the Federalists.

  3. Monticello

  4. Jefferson: • Plantation owner • Slave owner

  5. Jefferson and Sally Hemmings?

  6. Jefferson believed the U.S. government must be smaller and simpler.

  7. John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for over 30 years Federalist Supported a strong national government

  8. Napoleon ruled France and controlled Louisiana Territory. Jefferson feared the U.S. would have to take sides with Britain.

  9. Napoleon offered to sell Louisiana for 7 cents an acre.

  10. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was the greatest land deal in American history.

  11. Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore Louisiana, contact Indian tribes and locate a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

  12. “The Journals of Lewis and Clark” served as a guide for settlers who later moved West.

  13. Napoleon led Europe into a series of wars.

  14. US was Neutral US ships were being stopped by Britain and France.

  15. Embargo Act • Jefferson ordered an embargo. The embargo failed because US trade suffered.

  16. James Madison 1809-1817 • Republican

  17. Dolley Madison

  18. US ships continued to be stopped by Britain and France.

  19. Tecumseh • Tecumseh tried to unify American Indian tribes to fight back against the U.S. He was getting help from British agents.

  20. November, 1811: Battle of Tippecanoe • US army led by William Henry Harrison crushed Tecumseh’s followers

  21. Impressment • The British forced American sailors into the British navy.

  22. Napoleon agreed to respect US neutral rights.

  23. War of 1812 • Madison decided to go to war against Britain: Violation of US ships Impressment British aid to Indians

  24. US also hoped to take over Canada.

  25. Are you proud that you live in the United States of America? • Explain why or why not.

  26. Why did the United States go to war against Britain in 1812? • Give TWO reasons.

  27. US invasion of Canada failed. US Navy did well in battles with the British Navy.

  28. Battle of the Thames, 1813 • Tecumseh killed • W.H. Harrison’s fame increased

  29. August, 1814 • British army attacked Washington,D.C. and burned the White House.

  30. Dolley Madison rescued valuable art from the White House.

  31. The British invasion was stopped at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore.

  32. Francis Scott Key witnessed the battle and wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

  33. The original “star-spangled banner.”

  34. Battle of New Orleans - 1815

  35. Andrew Jackson • Jackson became a national hero for leading US forces to victory at New Orleans.

  36. Treaty of Ghent, 1814 • US and Britain ended the war. There was no clear winner.

  37. Results of the War of 1812 • US proved it would fight • Stronger national pride • Indians weakened • US industry grew • End of Federalist Party • New national heroes

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