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Jefferson’s Presidency
1801-1809
Revolution of 1800
• TJ elected President but there was a tie in the electoral vote ---Aaron Burr and TJ had the same # of electoral votes—house of representatives selects TJ after 36 ballot
• Peaceful transfer of power
Judicary Act of 1801
• Passed by the Federalist Congress—during lame duck session—stuffed judge positions for Federalists---leads to midnight appointments by John Adams
Tripoli Naval War 1801-1805
• US had been paying Tripoli not to interfere with US shipping in the Med. Sea– TJ refuses to pay—war—US Marines attack and take Tripoli—TJ prevails
• How many Marines?
Louisiana Purchase 1803
• Bought by the US from France in 1803. US reps led by James Madison had permission to buy New Orleans $10m
• Napoleon offers all of L for $15m—US reps agree to buy—Madison realizes that this opportunity might not happen again—Madison seizes the offer for the US--TJ approves—submits it to Congress and they also approve of the LP.
Lewis & Clark Expedition 1804-1806
• Explore LP for TJ• Led by Sacajawea—Indian who saves L & C• Journey was by boat where possible. • Go all the way to Pacific Ocean and back—
establishes US claim to Oregon region.• When L & C return they bring detailed
information about the wonders of the LP and beyond.
Aaron Burr Conspiracies
• Killed Hamilton in dual -- 1804• Rumored to try and take over the West— 1806• Burr does not succeed—Burr is turned in by alleged
co-conspirator General James Wilkinson.• Tried by Chief Justice John Marshall—acquitted both
of treason and high misdemeanor –lives in Europe 4 years and returns to NYC to practice law in 1812.
Orders in Council 1806
• UK government authorizes a blockade of France and all its allies
• UK govt authorizes the impressment of sailors to man ships
• UK navy impressed American sailors into Brit navy
Chesapeake Incident 1807
• Navy ship, USS Chesapeake, off coast of US, captured and boarded by Brit navy—taking off US sailors [impressments]
• People in US want WAR
Embargo Act 1807
• US law passed by Congress at request of TJ—kept all US ships in port until impressment issue is settled with UK
• Does not work—Americans unemployed by the OGRABME
• Politically this hurt TJ—Congress repeals law in 1809
Non-Intercourse Act 1809• This law replaced the Embargo Act• It allowed American ships to begin trading with all nations
except Britain and France.• The law allowed the President to re-open trade with Britain
or France in the event either power should cease violating neutral rights.