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President Thomas Jefferson. 1801-1809. Capital. The new United states capital was moved to… Washington D.C. The party members often complained about the heat and insects. The Golden Opportunity. The Louisiana Territory is purchased in 1803 Purchased from France
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President Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809
Capital • The new United states capital was moved to… Washington D.C. • The party members often complained about the heat and insects
The Golden Opportunity • The Louisiana Territory is purchased in 1803 • Purchased from France • Was purchased for $10 million!
Expedition • In 1804 Jefferson sent two men to lead an expedition to the West..
Lewis and Clark’s Route • Meriwether Lewis • William Clark • Sacagawea was their guide
The Breaking Point • Aaron Burr is the Vice President • Burr and Hamiltonhave a duel…
Hamiltonis killed in the duel Alexander Hamilton’s tombstone at Trinity churchyard in Manhattan
Hamiltonis killed in the duel • In result of this, Burr was dropped from the 1804 election • He would never hold office again • Enraged, he went to the west seeking new opportunities
He leased 40,000 acres to train a secret army, in case of Spanish invasion • He was going to claim land for himself, with his 40 (armed) farmers • He was arrested February 19, 1807 on charges of treason
Abolition • In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson abolished slave trade between the states • In 1808, Jefferson would later abolish international slave trade between the U.S.A. and other countries • This was thought by many historians to be his greatest accomplishment as president
Jefferson’s Demise • June, 1826- Jefferson is confined to bed • He contracted Urea, severe Diarrhea and Pneumonia • July 4, 1826 Jefferson dies
Irony • Jefferson dies on the 15th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence • He died a few hours before his rival John Adams did