Post on 20-Feb-2016
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In What Ways Was the “Revolution of 1800” Revolutionary?
I. The Life and Death of Thomas Jefferson
A. The Life of Thomas Jefferson
• Jefferson the Intellectual
-- Jefferson the Politician
-- Jefferson the Slave Owner
B. The Death of Thomas Jefferson
II. Jefferson Wins the Election of 1800
A. The House of Representatives – and Hamilton? – Choose Jefferson Over Burr
B. The “Negro President”? Jefferson & the 3/5 Clause
C. An Unprecedented Peaceful Transition of Power
III. Jefferson Authorizes the Louisiana Purchase
A. Jefferson and the Principle of Strict Construction
B. Napoleon’s Unexpected Offer & Jefferson’s Dilemma
C. The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
IV. Jefferson & the Coming of the War of 1812
A. The Problems
• British Impressment & American Ships
British Guns & Americans on the Frontier
B. The Slow Road to War:
The Embargo Act (1807)
Non-Intercourse Act (1809)
Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1811)
WAR of 1812!