Thomas Jeffersons Presidency 1801 1809 Jefferson The Beginning

Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency 1801 -1809 Jefferson

The Beginning March 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson is the first President inaugurated in the new capital city of Washington D. C. n He delivers his first inaugural address. This address outlines what he feels are the essential principles of government. n “Wise & Frugal” n

“Wise & Frugal” Government 1) How did President Jefferson reduce and or limit the National Government? (find resources & evidence) 2) Why did he want to do this/ what was his purpose? (discuss w/ partner) Cut spending to reduce Debts n Cut budget & size of Military n Eliminates the Whiskey Tax n Embraces “Laissez Faire” approach to the economy n

Marbury vs. Madison!! 1803 n n Adams signed Judiciary Act of 1801 to add new judge positions; which he filled with Federalists. William Marbury, one of the judges sued the government to obtain his appointment papers. James Madison, Secretary of the State, followed Jefferson’s order & didn’t give him the papers Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that the Judicial Branch had NO authority to make the Executive Branch give Marbury

Barbary Wars (Video) May 1801 n n Map of the Barbary Wars n n Map of Pasha of Tripoli declares war with the US. President Jefferson refused to pay $225, 000 and the annual payment of $25, 000 for protection. On the 20 th Jefferson sent the first naval fleet and Marines to the area. 1803 – Jefferson faces much criticism for his decisions made regarding the war. The Philadelphia runs aground in the Tripoli Harbor and it crew and captain are taken captive.

Barbary Wars n n Realizing there was no way to n recapture the Philadelphia, US Commanders devised a plan to destroy the ship. February 4, 1804 the Philadelphia was destroyed. August 3, 1804 the first attack against Tripoli took place when the Constitution’s guns fired on the city. September 1804 – the final battle took place in the Tripoli Harbor June 4, 1805: The Pasha of Tripoli is replaced. A treaty was made with the United States and the prisoners were released. Nautical Map of Tripoli

1803 n n n Louisiana Purchase (Video) President Jefferson sent delegates to purchase New Orleans from France. Napoleon didn’t plan on selling any of New France but decided to sell the entire Louisiana Territory. (Livingston/Monroe signed treaty) The US paid $15 million for the land. (4 cents per acre) The purchase added 828, 00 square miles of land west of the Mississippi. (Land for Farming) July 4 the Louisiana Purchase is publicly announced.

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Lewis and Clark January 18, 1803 Expedition n Jefferson asks Congress for funds to explore the land west of the Mississippi Goal is to find a water route to the Pacific. The expedition would also report on additional goods, resources, friendly Indians, etc. they found. 1804 -1806 M. Lewis & W. Clark’s expedition departs. n They followed the Missouri R. to the Rocky Mts. n Sacagawea joined the group as an interpreter helped them cross the Mts. Z. Pike (1805 -06) Explored the n

Second Inaugural Address March 4, 1805 n Stresses the importance of American neutrality in matters of foreign affairs. (France & England) n Outlines the Louisiana Purchase and the processes by which the inhabitants will become citizens of the US. n Stresses the importance of harmony amongst

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Embargo Act of 1807 n n 1803 - The Napoleonic Wars b/t France & Britain reignites. America is trapped between the two nations. (Impressment) Jefferson passes the Embargo Act to stop trade w/ all foreign nations. The was unsuccessful & devastated the US economy The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 replaced Embargo Act and reopened foreign trade; except with France & Britain.

Adams & Jefferson Quiz 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name the Chief Justice that ruled in the Marbury vs. Madison case. What Act made it illegal to say anything scandalous, false, & malicious about the government & it leaders? What caused the US to fight with the French in a Quasi War? What two concepts did Jefferson & Madison propose in their VA & KY Resolutions? Explain why Adams passed the Alien Act.

Adams & Jefferson Quiz 6. What was Jefferson’s main reason for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France. 7. What specific British action prompted Jefferson to pass the Embargo Act in 1807? 8. Who explored the Northern part of the Louisiana Territory AND who explored the Southern part? 9. Explain why the Embargo Act was repealed and replaced with the Non-Intercourse Act. 10. Why did the Barbary Pirates declare war on the United States?