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A. Articles of Confederation B. Constitution _____ 1. Each state has one vote in Congress

A. Articles of Confederation B. Constitution _____ 1. Each state has one vote in Congress _____ 2. Congress has the power to tax _____ 3. Each state can regulate trade with other states _____ 4. States accept Constitution as the supreme law of the land

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A. Articles of Confederation B. Constitution _____ 1. Each state has one vote in Congress

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  1. A. Articles of ConfederationB. Constitution _____ 1. Each state has one vote in Congress _____ 2. Congress has the power to tax _____ 3. Each state can regulate trade with other states _____ 4. States accept Constitution as the supreme law of the land _____ 5. In the Legislative branch, Congress is made up of one house _____ 6. In the Legislative branch, Congress is made up of two houses- the Senate and the House of Representatives _____ 7. Each state has two votes in the Senate; each state has one or more votes in the House of Representatives, depending on population _____ 8. At least nine of thirteen states must approve a law _____ 9. Has an Executive Branch, headed by the President who carries out laws _____ 10. Has no Judicial Branch _____ 11. Only states can tax _____ 12. Only Congress can coin money

  2. Session 1:Expansion and The Jackson Era

  3. Class Objectives • Identify the major features of the election of 1800 • Identify the reason for the death of Alexander Hamilton • Identify the major aspects of Thomas Jefferson’s presidency • Define the major features and outcomes of Marbury vs. Madison • Define Manifest Destiny • Explain the major aspects of Lew and Clark expedition

  4. Election of 1800 • The Election of 1800 was between Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican Party) and John Adams the incumbent (Federalist Party) • The Federalists saw Jefferson as dangerous supporter of France and an opponent to religion • The Democratic-Republicans viewed Adams as the puppet to the Northern wealthy elite who wanted to create a British-style monarchy

  5. Controversy over the Election • Jefferson won the election by 8 electoral votes, but his running mate Aaron Burr received the same amount of electoral votes • In order to chose a victor, the vote went to the House of Representatives • Alexander Hamilton due to his dislike of Burr, swayed the Federalists to vote for Jefferson giving him the victory • The election would also serve as the first occasion where one political party would hand over control to another

  6. Aftermath • The election controversy led to the passing for the 12th Amendment which casts separate votes for presidential and vice presidential candidates • Power shifted peacefully between the two political parties but some controversy would remain • Hamilton’s actions against Burr would lead to public feud that would lead to bloodshed

  7. Hamilton and Burr • After costing Burr the election, Hamilton continued his attacks against his political rival by printing unflattering remarks about Burr in the paper • Angered by the insult, and hoping to gain publicity to help his political career, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel • When no reconciliation could be made the two met, and Burr fatally shot Hamiltongot milk?

  8. Jefferson Presidency • Simple government necessary • Tried to shrink the government and cut costs wherever possible • Reduced the size of the army • Halted a planned expansion of the navy • Lowered expenses for government social functions • Reduced the influence of the National Bank of America • Expand the nation

  9. Check for Understanding • Who was the election of 1800 between, what parties were represented by who? • What were the major controversies of the election of 1800? • What were the results/aftermath of election of 1800? • What were the major features of Jefferson’s presidency?

  10. Marbury vs. Madison • Chief Justice- John Marshall • Summary-Marbury a “midnight judge” is not given his appointment and demands that the court order James Madison hand over the papers • Result- Marshall declares that the Judiciary Act forcing Madison to hand over the document is unconstitutional since no where in the constitution is the Supreme Court given that right • Judicial Review- The ability of the Supreme Court to declare an act unconstitutional

  11. Louisiana Purchase • Napoleon Bonaparte regains control of the land west of the Mississippi from Spain • Napoleon strapped for cash due to a costly war in Europe agrees to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States for 15 million dollars • Overnight, the United States doubles in size and has new territories to explore and settle • The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 leads to a period of history known as Manifest Destiny where Americans expand westward

  12. What do you see?

  13. How does this painting depict Manifest Destiny?

  14. Check for Understanding • Who was the Chief Justice of the Marbury vs. Madison case? • What is judicial review? • Why were the Americans able to purchase the Louisiana Territory? • What is Manifest Destiny? • What did the Louisiana Purchase do for the United States?

  15. Activity: Video • Students will watch a video on Lewis and Clarkand will write down 10 facts while watching. • The facts will be your exit ticket from class • The completed sheet will be turned in for a 10 point assignment

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