Jefferson Becomes President Election of 1800 Standard 8
Jefferson Becomes President
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The Capitol Building c. 1800
The Election of 1800 Federalists: John Adams and Charles Pinckney Democratic-Republicans: Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Think about it. . What do you know about the following people: John Adams Charles Pickney Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr
Video Clip: Mr. Beats Presents. . .
The Election of 1800 Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes Vote went to the House They were deadlocked for days Hamilton convinces people to vote for Jefferson wins, Burr ANGRY
President Thomas Jefferson Vice President Aaron Burr
Song Time Out
12 th Amendment Creates a separate ballot for president and vice president Now presidential candidates will pick their running mates
Revolution of 1800 Nickname for this election 1 st time control of the executive branch switched political parties Democratic-Republicans control the executive branch until 1840.
Jefferson’s Inauguration Adams refuses to attend Jefferson’s speech focused on: The will of the majority Limited government Protection of civil liberties
Time Out: Primary Source
Jefferson in Office He believed the federal government had three primary functions: 1. Protect the nation from foreign threats 2. Deliver mail 3. Collect tariffs
Jefferson in Office Let the Alien and Sedition Acts expire Allowed Bank of the United States to remain
Answer on your Bellringer. Do you agree with Jefferson’s preference for keeping the government small? Support your answer.
Death of Hamilton Burr learns he won’t be Jefferson’s VP in ‘ 04 Accuses Hamilton of a smear campaign Challenges him to a duel July 11, 1804 Weehawken, NJ
The Duel
Death of Hamilton dies the next day Burr flees to South Carolina Never goes to trial for the killing
Video Clip: The Duel
Marbury v. Madison
Midnight Judges (Adams) Judiciary Act of 1801 created by the Federalists Adds 16 judgeships Adams stays up late into the night to appoint as many Federalist judges as he can
Answer on Bellringer Why would Adams want to stay up late to make these appointments?
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