The Louisiana Purchase

Period 4: 1800-1848

Do Now: According to the excerpts below from Jefferson’sfirst inaugural address, what can you conclude about his political ideology? ______

“…every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans: We are all Federalists.”

America, “the world’s best hope,” would flourish if a limited government allowed its citizens to be “free to regulate their own pursuits.”

Jefferson’s Presidency (1801-1809):

1st President to begin term in ______

GOAL: ______

Pardoned those imprisoned under the Sedition Act

Reduced # of government employees (tax collectors)

Decreased size & support to military

Abolished all excise taxes except the tariff

Lowered Taxes

Eliminated government oversight of economy

______

Envisioned an ______

Only through farming could there truly be an independent republican citizenry

Manufacturing and financial speculation were threats to independence

Debt factory work robbed a man of his autonomy, he was at the mercy of his boss or debtors

______

To ensure this, there should be a ______of the federal government’s constitutional powers

The Judiciary Act of 1801:

Just before the Republicans took office, the ______

______passed the Judiciary Act of 1801.

Judiciary Act of 1801

Reduced # of Supreme Court Justices from 6 to 5

Created a circuit court of appeals which ______

Adams appointed “______” during the last days of his presidency allowing the Federalists to pack the judicial branch with members of their party

Marbury v. Madison (1803):

Upon taking the oath of office, Jefferson attempted to block these judicial commissions

Jefferson instructed his secretary of state, Madison, not to deliver Adams’ judicial directives

William ______, a judicial appointee, ______

______

Madison argued the commissions (directives) were issued too late

The Ruling

______

However, the Supreme Court did not have the authority to enforce the directive

Judicial Review

This case established the precedent of judicial review

______The ______

______

______.

Jefferson believed in local self-government distrusted the unelected/appointed judiciary

______(Federalist) was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during this landmark case

The ______

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The Louisiana Purchase (1803): READING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Directions:

Analyze the Louisiana Purchase Timeline…

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

How do you think Americans felt about it? Explain.

Read sourcing information for Document A and annotate the remainder of the document

Fill Out Graphic Organizer for Document A

Repeat for Document B

Discussion: Did Federalists oppose the Louisiana Purchase for practical or political reasons? (did they have real concerns or just hate Jefferson?)

Deal was sent quickly to the Senate ______!

Wrap Up:

After watching the video clip and completing today’s lesson, respond to the question below:

What does Jefferson do and why? Adhere to his strict constitutional principles or provide an opportunity for his agrarian utopia?

Explain your response in detail.

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