jefferson takes office 10.1 the louisiana purchase and exploration 10.2
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The Election of 1800 “2nd American Revolution”
• Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans• President John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson
• Dem-Rep save nation from monarchy and oppression
The Election of 1800
• Radicals- people who take extreme political positions• Ex. French Revolution
• JEFFERSON WINS!!!! (Aaron Burr VP)
Jefferson Philosophy
• Common way of life• Nation of small independent farmers• Strong morals and democratic values
• Does not list presidency on Tombstone
Jefferson Philosophy
“Let us, then , fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind… Every difference of opinions is not a difference of principle… We are all republicans, we are all Federalists” –Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address
“Government that govern least, governs best!”
The West in 1800
• The “west”- area between Appalachia and Mississippi river• US Territories claim statehood
• Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio
Napoleon and New Orleans
• French loses New Orleans in French-Indian War• Give to Spain give back to France in
secret treaty (condition, no to USA)
Napoleon and New Orleans• Americans want war!!!
• Jefferson offer to buy New Orleans• Got REMARKABLE deal….
The Louisiana Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase- April 30, 1803 bought for $15 million ( 3 cents per acre)• Double size of United States
Lewis and Clark Explore
• Meriwether Lewis- leader of expedition• Lt. William Clark- old friend to oversee
volunteer force• Corps of Discovery Lewis and Clark
expedition
Lewis and Clark Explore
• Start summer 1803• Winter reach St. Louis (gateway to the
West)• May 1804 USA flag over St. Louis
Up the Missouri River
• Sacagawea- French trapper wife who had skills and knowledge of geography and language of area
Pike’s Expedition
• Zebulon Pike- search southern route of St. Louis• Find sources of Arkansas and Red Rivers
• Red river forms boundary of Spanish territory