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Thomas Jefferson Administration

Thomas Jefferson Administration. Thomas Jefferson . Presidential Campaign of 1800. Bitter campaign between Adams and Jefferson Jefferson won out, with the House of Represent ivies voting on his side. Jefferson replaces some Federalists with Democratic-Republicans

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Thomas Jefferson Administration

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  1. Thomas Jefferson Administration

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Presidential Campaign of 1800 • Bitter campaign between Adams and Jefferson • Jefferson won out, with the House of Represent ivies voting on his side. • Jefferson replaces some Federalists with Democratic-Republicans • Reduces size of armed forces; cuts social expenses of government • Jefferson first to take office in new Washington, D.C.

  4. John Marshal

  5. Judicial Review • Federalist John Marshall is chief justice for more than 30 years • Adams pushes Judiciary Act of 1801, adding 16 federal judges • Adams Appoints Federalist midnight judges on his last day as president • Jefferson argues undelivered appointment papers are invalid

  6. Marbury v. Madison • Marbury v. Madison—William Marbury sues to have papers delivered - Judiciary Act of 1789 requires Supreme Court order - Marshall rules requirement unconstitutional • Judicial review—Supreme Court able to declare laws unconstitutional

  7. The Louisiana Purchase • Louisiana returned to France; Jefferson fears strong French presence • Jefferson buys Louisiana Territory from Napoleon for 15 million • - doubts he has constitutional authority • Louisiana Purchasedoubles the size of U.S.

  8. Lewis and Clark • Jefferson appoints Lewis and Clark to lead Corps of Discovery: - explore new territory, find route to Pacific - gather information about people, plants animals • Native American woman, Sacajawea, serves as interpreter, guide

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