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Lewis and Clark: The Corps of Discovery. Election of 1800. Federalists- John Adams Democratic-Republicans: Thomas Jefferson Main issue- interpretation of the Constitution. Election of 1800. A tie in the electoral college!! Jefferson- 73 votes Adams- 65 Burr- 73 votes
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Election of 1800 • Federalists- John Adams • Democratic-Republicans: Thomas Jefferson • Main issue- interpretation of the Constitution
Election of 1800 • A tie in the electoral college!! • Jefferson- 73 votes • Adams- 65 • Burr- 73 votes • House of Rep. has to decide- votes 35 times before finally electing Jefferson Aaron Burr
Jefferson’s Ideas for America • Many talents: architect, musician, scientist, scholar, author • Wanted to end political fighting • A common way of life- a nation of small independent farmers • Not “Presidential” walked to appointments
Jefferson’s Ideas for America • “Let us unite with one heart and one mind” • “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle” • “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”
Politics Under Jefferson • Ended many Federalist programs • Decreased power of national gov. • Less taxes • Reduced military • Ended Alien and Sedition acts
Jefferson Reading Quiz • 1. What state was Thomas Jefferson born in, served as governor of, and lived much of his life in? • 2. What important document did T.J. write that was ratified by the Continental Congress in July 1776? • 3. Who was one of Jefferson’s opponents in the Presidential election of 1800? • 4. What is one change to Federalist ideas that T.J. changed when he became president? • 5. Name one accomplishment of T.J. other than serving as president.
Marbury vs. Madison • John Adams had “packed” the courts with Federalists before leaving • William Marbury- appointed to be a judge • Sec. of State James Madison- refused to give him job • Supreme Court ruled that he did not get job • Judicial review- idea that the Supreme Court has final say in interpreting the Constitution
Louisiana Purchase • The “West” in 1800 • Appalachian Mts. To Mississippi R. • Mississippi is a key trade and transportation route • New Orleans is main trading port • Spain gives New Orleans to France in a secret treaty in 1800 • Port is closed to Americans
Wheeling and Dealing with Napoleon • Jefferson offers to buy New Orleans • France asks if U.S. wants to buy ALL of Louisiana Territory • Napoleon needed $$ more than land • April 30, 1803 • $15 million- 3 cents per acre • Doubled the size of the U.S.
