Cornell Notes
A college level note-taking and study strategy
(KeyThen,
points and
questions)
(Notes)
Jefferson won the presidential election
in 1800. There was a tie between him
Jefferson/Burr tied in and Burr, and the congress voted many
times for days to break the stalemate.
reread your
Then,
cover
your
notes
and
First,
start
by
1800.
decided to and
make thesee
12th if
notes
write
key They
taking
notes
in
12th
Amendment
amendment to have a separate ballot
President
and identify
Vice
President.
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it created? for theyou
terms,
thecan
top
right
Jefferson
an inaugural
address.
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terms,
answer
Jefferson
was
main
section.
humble.
Walked to white house, didn’t want to
your
questions, and
points, and ride
in fancy carriages.
elaborate
on your
Talked
about keeping limited
central
questions
What different views government, protect civil liberties, will of
from Adams
did he
majority. main points.
about
bring to the white
His party also won majority in congress.
them.
house?
(Summary/Reflection)
Lastly, review all of your notes and write a
Insummary
1800 Jefferson
andaBurr
tied (whichon
ledtheir
to 12thsignificance
amendment) butor
and
reflection
Jefferson was elected. He wanted to bring democratic-republican
how
they apply
to from
other
knowledge.
values to his
presidency,
a change
Adams’
Federalist ideas.
Now let’s try it as a class!
Open your books (History Alive) to
Chapter 20.