Topic Assessing the Domestic Policies of Jeffersons Presidency

Topic: Assessing the Domestic Policies of Jefferson’s Presidency Do Now: “In the Federalist Era, Washington and his followers betrayed the ideas of the Revolution. Only Thomas Jefferson maintained the hopes of the Revolutionary Era and the American people. ” Defend or Refute this statement.

The Election of 1800 n Bitter election divisions • South vs. New England n n n Brief controversy in results 12 th Amendment fixes it Jefferson victorious • “we are all republicans, we are all federalists” • Promises moderation • “restoration” of American values • A “revolution”? n n Peaceful transfer of political power Weakening Federalist party (death of Hamilton)

Jefferson’s Domestic Policies n n n n Supports popular democracy Repeals Alien and Sedition Acts Reduces federal spending “less government is good government” Laissez Faire Capitalism in America? (Appleby Thesis) Restraint in replacing government officials Financial policies: • Ends excise taxes • Keeps the rest of Hamilton’s polices • Renews Bank of US • Reduction of national debt; balanced budget • Albert Gallatin (Treasury)

Jefferson’s conflict with the Supreme Court n 1801: Adams’ “Midnight Judges” • Judiciary Act 1801 • Federalists remain in judicial branch n Chief Justice John Marshall • Strengthened federal government • Marbury v. Madison (1803) • Judicial Review n Judge Samuel Chase Incident

Conclusion How does Jefferson’s domestic policies compare with that of Washington’s administration? Explain your answer in 3 -4 sentences.