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The “Revolution of 1800” �Election of 1800: Jefferson (Democratic-Rep. ) v. John Adams (Federalist) �Why is it called a “revolution? ” Peaceful transition of power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans First time there was a change in political parties �Was this “revolution” really a revolution? Let’s find out……

Economics � Biggest economic issue between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans? Hamilton’s Financial Plan � Hamilton’s Financial Plan: BUS Tariff Excise Tax Assumption and funding at par � Which did Jefferson get rid of? Only the excise tax � Was there a drastic economic change during Jefferson’s administration? For the most part, NO. Embargos were instituted

Foreign Policy � Federalists (Hamilton and Adams) traditionally supported the British � Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonians) traditionally supported the French � XYZ Affair and Quasi-War left US-French relations strained � Did Jefferson stay “Pro-French? ” Embargo Act of 1807 ended all trade with foreign countries Favored neither the French or British � Was there a drastic foreign policy change? No! Avoided “entangled alliances”

Judiciary �Judiciary Act of 1801: Last-ditch effort to appoint Federalist judges “Midnight Judges” �Marbury v. Madison (1803) Jefferson sought to refuse appointment of Marbury “Midnight Judge” Supreme Court declared a federal law unconstitutional for the first time �Was this “revolutionary? ” Yes! Judicial Branch becomes more powerful

Politics �Loose Interpretation (Federalists): The Constitution would be broadly interpreted �Strict Interpretation (Jeffersonians): Unless it’s mentioned in the Constitution, it could not be done (Example: BUS) �Did Jefferson stay true to strict interpretation? NO! He favored a loose interpretation for the LA Purchase

Past Essay Topic �To what extent was the election of 1800 aptly named the “Revolution of 1800? ” Respond with references to TWO of the following areas: Economics Foreign Policy Judiciary Politics �(2004 Form B) �Was it aptly named? In some cases, yes, in some cases, no

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