Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency
1801 - 1809
Learning Targets
I can analyze the influence that the Founding Fathers had
on the development of our nation.
• I can define judicial review and recall Marbury v. Madison being an
example of it.
• I can analyze the causes of Hamilton’s death.
I can analyze the evolution of social class conflict in the
U.S.
• I can analyze the ways in which Jefferson’s political views are
represented in his accomplishments.
I can evaluate the relationship of the U.S. and Native
American nations.
• I can describe the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.
• I can predict the impact that the Louisiana Purchase will have on
the development of the U.S.
Judicial Review
• Marbury v. Madison went to the Supreme Court.
• Chief Justice John Marshall declared an act of
Congress unconstitutional.
– Asserts the power of the
Judicial Branch.
• This process is called
Judicial Review.
Hamilton-Burr Duel
• Hamilton thought Burr was dangerous.
• Hamilton supported Jefferson instead of Burr in the
election of 1800.
• Hamilton supported Burr’s opponent in the race for
governor of New York.
• Burr (being the dangerous man that he was) challenged
Hamilton to a duel.
• Hamilton fired in the air (on purpose); Burr fired at
Hamilton.
• Hamilton died.
“I have resolved, if our [duel] is
conducted in the usual manner,
and it pleases God to give me the
opportunity, to reserve and throw
away my first fire, and I have
thoughts even of reserving my
second fire.”
-Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson’s Major Accomplishments
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Allowed Alien & Sedition Acts to expire
Reduced military spending
Reduced the national debt
Eliminated the whiskey tax
– A very unpopular tax created
by Hamilton
– Whisky tax hurt the farmers
• Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
• Napoleon of France offered to sell the Louisiana
Territory to the U.S.
• Jefferson had concerns:
– Was it constitutional for him to purchase land?
– Would it be difficult to govern such a large area?
• Jefferson decided to buy it!
• The Louisiana Purchase more than doubled the size
of the U.S.
Learning Targets
 can define judicial review and recall Marbury v.
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Madison being an example of it.
 can analyze the causes of Hamilton’s death.
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 can analyze the ways in which Jefferson’s political
I
views are represented in his accomplishments.
 can describe the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.
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 can predict the impact that the Louisiana
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Purchase will have on the development of the U.S.
Learning Targets
I can analyze the influence that the Founding Fathers had
on the development of our nation.

 I can define judicial review and recall Marbury v. Madison being an
example of it.
 I can analyze the causes of Hamilton’s death.

I can analyze the evolution of social class conflict in the
U.S.

 I can analyze the ways in which Jefferson’s political views are
represented in his accomplishments.
I can evaluate the relationship of the U.S. and Native
American nations.

 I can describe the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.

 I can predict the impact that the Louisiana Purchase will have on
the development of the U.S.