the jeffersonian era
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The Jeffersonian Era. “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”. Despite Federalist fears, Jefferson showed unexpected moderation . Undid Federalist abuses Alien & Sedition Acts expired New naturalization law, 1802—5 yr. citizenship wait Repealed Whiskey Tax - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE JEFFERSONIAN ERA
“WE ARE ALL REPUBLICANS, WE ARE ALL FEDERALISTS.”
Despite Federalist fears, Jefferson showed unexpected moderation.
Undid Federalist abuses Alien & Sedition Acts
expired New naturalization law,
1802—5 yr. citizenship wait Repealed Whiskey Tax
At a cost of $1,000,000/yr
PRESIDENTIAL STYLE
Shy—Did not speak before Congress
Informal—Greeted British Ambassador in his slippers.
Dinner party diplomacy Silenced Federalists
Criticism
Barbary Pirates: Tripolitan War, 1801-05
Jefferson refused to pay tribute. Pasha of Tripoli declared war. U.S. fleet unable to crush
pirates. U.S.S. Philadelphia
captured, but crew destroyed ship
Jefferson negotiated lower tribute payment
LOUISIANA PURCHASE
NAPOLEONIC WARS Napoleon took Louisiana
from Spain Jefferson sent Robert
Livingston & James Monroe to France to purchase New Orleans
Napoleon offered to sell entire territory for $15 million
Jefferson’s dilemma: Constitution didn’t give President power to purchase land.
1804-1806 Explore Purchase Record fauna Find route to
Pacific
Sacajawea acting as guide for Lewis & Clark
expedition
LEWIS & CLARK
Re-elected by huge margin—only Del. & Conn. did not vote for him
National Road
2ND TERM
MARBURY VS. MADISON: Midnight judges of John
Adams. Chief Justice John Marshall
Federalist>strengthen power of federal gov’t
William Marbury sued for his judgeship
Marshall threw out case as unconstitutional
Judicial Review: Power of the Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of laws
Napoleonic WarsNapoleonic Wars
England & France at war:
1. Freedom of the Seas Threatened
2. Impressment:
• 1808-1811 Britain impressed over 6,000 American sailors.
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair• June 21, 1807.
• Br. Captain fired on USS Chesapeake.
• 3 dead, 18 wounded.
• Br. Foreign Office said it was a mistake.
• Jefferson’s Response:
• Forbade Br. ships to dock in American ports.
• Ordered state governors to call up as much as 100,000 militiamen.
The Embargo Act (1807)The “OGRABME” Turtle
The Embargo Act (1807)The “OGRABME” Turtle
RESULTS OF EMBARGO ACT
Smuggling rampant Devastated NE shipyards Not enforced by state officials Nullification discussed Replaced by Non-Intercourse Act
(1809) Trade with all except GB and France
Presidential Election of 1808
Presidential Election of 1808
James Madison Becomes President
James Madison Becomes President
Dolly Madison: The President’s Greatest
Asset
Dolly Madison: The President’s Greatest
Asset
Non-Intercourse Act (1809)Non-Intercourse Act (1809)
• Replaced the Embargo Act.
• Remained U. S. policy until 1812.
• Unexpected Consequences:
• N. Eng. forced to become self-sufficient [old factories reopened].
• Laid groundwork for US industrial power.
• Jefferson, a critic of an industrial America, ironically contributed to Hamilton’s view of the US!!!
British violation of Northwest
territory
British violation of Northwest
territory
British General Brock Meets with TecumsehBritish General Brock Meets with Tecumseh
•Maintain fur trading posts in territory.•Support & Arm Tecumseh’s Alliance
• General William HenryHarrison governor of Indiana Territory.
• Invited Native Indianchiefs to Ft. Wayne, sign away 3 mil. Acres of land to US
• Tecumseh organized confederation to fight for homelands.
• Tecumseh’s brother Tenskwatawa fought against Harrison and was defeated at Tippecanoe.
• Harrison > national hero![1840 election > Tippecanoe & Tyler, too!]
Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811
Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811
“War Hawks”“War Hawks”
Henry Clay [KY]Henry Clay [KY]
John C. Calhoun [SC]John C. Calhoun [SC]
•U.S. gain Canada in war with British
Presidential Election of 1812
Presidential Election of 1812
“Mr. Madison’s War!”“Mr. Madison’s War!”
American ProblemsAmerican Problems• US unprepared militarily:
• U.S. 12-ship navy vs. Britain’s800 ships.
• Americans disliked draft > preferred to enlist disorganized state militias.
• Financially unprepared:
• Flood of paper $.
• Revenue from import tariffs declined.
• New England against war.
Warof1812
Warof1812
U. S. Invasions of 1812U. S. Invasions of 1812
Campaigns of 1813Campaigns of 1813
BRITISH BURN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Battle of Fort McHenry,1814(Baltimore)
Battle of Fort McHenry,1814(Baltimore)
Oh Say Can You SeeBy the Dawn’s Early Light… -- Francis Scott Key
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there..
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there..
RED STICKS & CREEK WAR
Treaty of GhentDecember 24, 1814Treaty of GhentDecember 24, 1814
The Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815
The Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815
Battle of New Orleans, 1815
Battle of New Orleans, 1815
The news of the treaty wouldn’t reach us till the ship carrying the news crossed the Atlantic.
WHY WERE WE FIGHTING THIS BATTLE AFTER WE HAD SIGNED THE PEACE TREATY?
The Pirate, Jean LaFitte was pardoned for helping us.
Andrew Jackson became a Hero Because of this victory.
IMPACT OF WAR OF 1812
1. Promoted American Nationalism
2. Crushed Native American Resistance in East of Miss. R.
3. Death of Federalist Party Hartford Convention
4. Industrial Revolution Began in New England