Jefferson's in the House

Top 10 Events

1. Bloodless Revolution of 1800- big shift in power from Federalists to Democratic- Republicans with no bloodshed

2. Alien and Sedition acts Repealed- Jefferson asserts his defense of individual rights.

3. Marbury VS. Madison- Federalists judge sued because Supreme Court refused to issue Writs of Mandamus. Court makes the first constitutional decision in deciding the Writs are unconstitutional.

4. Barbary Pirates- Jefferson refuses to bribe Barbary Pirates to trade in Mediterranean.

5. Louisiana Purchase- Jefferson, in direct violation of his principles, makes historic land purchase from Napoleon tripling the size of the US and gaining New Orleans.

6. Lewis and Clark explore Western America

7. Burr Conspiracy- Burr wants to take western half of Us and is Arrested

8. War between England and France- both prohibit US from trading with the other

9. Impressment- English ships take our sailors

10. Embargo Acts- Jefferson Prohibits foreign trade Stifling our economy

Quotes:

• "Lions and Tigers are mere lambs compared with men." - Jefferson

• "Every difference in opinion is not a difference in Principle,"- Jefferson

• "The principle of society with us is the equal right of all." - Jefferson

• "No definite limits can be assigned to the improvability of the human race,"- Jefferson

Summary:

1800 marked a significant shift in political power. The Federalists under John Adams, who had passed personal right infringing legislation such as the Alien and Sedition acts, were replaced in office by the Democratic-Republics under Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson ruled under the premise that the individual farmer was the country's greatest asset. Jefferson also gained recognition for the United States Internationally in his dealings with the Barbary Pirates. In seeking the port of New Orleans from Napoleon. Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, tripling the size of the US. He sent the Adventures, Louis and Clark out to explore the new Territories.

England and France then went on to war and both began interfering with our foreign trade.

England, in particular, began to interfere by impressing American sailors. Jefferson, attempting to avoid conflict, passing the Embargo Act, which prohibited foreign trade.