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Thomas Jefferson’s Legislation

Thomas Jefferson’s Legislation. International Policy. How did the election of Jefferson change the national government?. Focus on International Policy. Barbary Coast. Algiers, Monaco, Tunis, and Tripoli. Barbary Pirates.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Legislation

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  1. Thomas Jefferson’s Legislation International Policy

  2. How did the election of Jefferson change the national government? Focus on International Policy

  3. Barbary Coast • Algiers, Monaco, Tunis, and Tripoli

  4. Barbary Pirates • America had been paying tribute to the Barbary states since they received their independence mostly because Congress believed it was cheaper than going to war. • Once Jefferson became president he refused to agree to Tripoli's demands for a payment of $225,000 and an yearly payment of $25,000. Tripoli then declared war on the United States. • A 4 year naval war would occur • The U.S. would have a slight victory, but still be required to pay tribute through 1815.

  5. Transatlantic Slave Trade

  6. End of foreign slave trade • Jefferson had long struggled with our ideas of democracy and the ownership of slaves. • Tried to force the country to deal wit it during the Revolution and several times later • In England slavery was not common place after 1792, but would still be legal throughout the British Empire until 1833 • January 1, 1808 ban is placed on the transatlantic slave trade • Constitution would not allow for its ban earlier • This ban had no effect on the buying, selling, and owning of slaves within the U.S.

  7. Embargo Act • Great Britain and France were stealing our ships, sailors, and goods. • Jefferson requests Congress pass a law that: • Closes U.S. ports to all exports in shipping • Restrictions on British imports • How did this effect the United States? • Drastically hurt the U.S. economy both business and farmers

  8. Non-Intercourse Act • 1809 • Lifted all embargos on shipping except for those to Great Britain and France. • What was Jefferson’s hope with this new act?

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