Transcript Chapter 6, Section 3 - Parkland School District

Chapter 6, Section 3
Presidency of
Thomas Jefferson
WARM UP
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What do you already know about
Thomas Jefferson?
Think about:
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His ideas of government
Role as Washington’s Secretary of State
Role as Adams’ Vice President
Election with Adams
Election of 1800
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Between Adams and Jefferson
Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron
Burr, received the same number of
votes in the electoral college
House of Representatives had to come
in to choose between the two
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Takes 35 different ballots to decide
Hamilton recommends Jefferson
because he believes Jefferson is more
qualified than Burr
Jefferson wins the presidency; Burr
becomes vice-president
12th Amendment is passed as a result
Characteristics of Jefferson’s
Presidency
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Believes in simplified government
Wanted to reduce the power of the
federal government
Reduced costs of government in many
areas
First president to take office in
Washington, D.C.
Marbury v. Madison
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Supreme Court case in which the
Supreme Court ruled that it had the
power to declare acts of Congress
unconstitutional
Today we refer to this power as judicial
review!
Louisiana Purchase
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The US buys the Louisiana Territory from
France for only $15 million (about 3 cents per
acre!)
This DOUBLES the size of the US!
Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis to lead
an expedition
Lewis chose William Clark as second in
command
A Native American woman, Sacajawea,
served as interpreter and guide
Embargo Act
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America will, in 1807, begin to face
problems with the British
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(seizing US vessels, blockades, etc.)
Jefferson declared an embargo (ban on
exporting to foreign nations) to help
keep America out of the conflict
*Ends up hurting the USA more than
helping!
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WHY????