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Thomas Jefferson

Based off of your notes and last class how would you rate John Adams as a president 1-10? Why? What event , law , and resolutions were creating during Adams’ presidency? Abigail Adams told her husband to “Remember the Ladies”. What do you think this meant?. Thomas Jefferson.

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Thomas Jefferson

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  1. Based off of your notes and last class how would you rate John Adams as a president 1-10? Why? • What event, law, and resolutions were creating during Adams’ presidency? • Abigail Adams told her husband to “Remember the Ladies”. What do you think this meant?

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton This battle between Democratic Republicans (TJ) and Federalists (Hammy) decided the future of the US.

  4. FEDERALISTS VS. DEMO-REPUBS

  5. Election of 1800 • Contenders: • John Adams: Federalist • Thomas Jefferson: Democratic Republican • Aaron Burr: Democratic Republican • First real election that had campaigning

  6. Election of 1800 • Outcome: • The electoral vote is a tie between Burr and TJ • Goes to the House of Reps and they elect Jefferson.

  7. II. TJ as President • Expectations by the people: • More power to the state governments • Fewer taxes • Strict interpretation of the Constitution • Aid to France

  8. II. TJ as President • Reality • Marbury v. Madison • All starts WITH Judiciary Act of 1801- John Adams appoints judges last minute (midnight) before he leaves office. • TJ wants to appoint his own judges now…

  9. II. TJ as President • Controversy: The SC ruled that the Constitution did not give them the power to force the President to turn over the appointments. • Impact: The Supreme Court’s 1st interpretation of the Constitution led to the power CALLED JUDICIAL REVIEW!!!

  10. 2. Louisiana Purchase • Background: America could now use Mississippi river and New Orleans thanks to Spain. Spain lost it to France. France wants to sell for $11.5 mil. • Controversy: In order to buy, Jefferson would have to use loose interpretation of the Constitution which he does not believe in. He does it anyway.

  11. 2. Louisiana Purchase • Impact: $15 million to double the size of America. • Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea explore the NW parts • Zebulon Pike explores the SW parts

  12. 3. Embargo Act • Background: Britain came over to America and accused the captain of the U.S. ship the U.S.S. Chesapeake of harboring British deserters. Then, they fire upon the U.S. ship, killing Americans. Many want revenge.

  13. 3. Embargo Act • Controversy: Instead of going to war, Jefferson issues the Embargo Act which cuts off all trade with European countries. • Impact on America: It doesn’t affect Europe at all, and it cuts the average U.S. income by 50%. It is considered a major failure.

  14. Identify on the map… • Identify the following in a different color • Louisiana Purchase • Label states to the east • Label Mississippi R. • Label Missouri R. • Label Port of New Orleans

  15. Closure • YOUR CHOICE: • Make a bumper sticker either in favor or against Thomas Jefferson. You must include: • 3 reasons why you like/dislike him as a president • A slogan • Color • Write a journal where you rate Thomas Jefferson as president. You must include: • A clear opinion • At least 3 reasons why- fully explained. • 2/3 of a page

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