Chapter 6.3: JEfferson Alters the Nation's Course

Discover how Jefferson reshaped America! Learn about key events like the Election of 1800 & Marbury v. Madison.

What does your text consider one of Jefferson's great achievements during his Presidency? Making peace with Napolean Defeating the Spanish in war Initiating the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Defeating Hamilton in the election of 1800. Election of 1800 In the election of 1800, Jefferson was up against, John Adamswho is a federalist. Jefferson's followers felt Adams favored the richand feared Adams wanted to turn the executive branchinto a British-Style monarchy. Federalists, however, believed Jefferson's support of Francewas dangerous. Jeffersondefeated Adams by eightelectoral votes. Aaron Burrand Jefferson tiedfor votes which meant the House of Representativeshad to choose the new president. After much debate, Hamiltontold enough federalists to cast blank votes so Jefferson could win. He believed Jefferson was more qualified than Burr. The Jefferson Presidency (Pages 198 - 199) While reading, sort the below information by if it applies to Jefferson or doesn't apply to Jefferson. Make sure you read CAREFULLY. Jefferson's Presidency Added more Democratic-republicans to the government. Walked to his own inauguration. Wore more informal clothes and took off his wigs while having visitors. Reduced the Size of the army Halted a plan to expand the navy. Eliminated taxes and reduced the strength of the Bank of the U.S. Wanted less government control over trade Did not apply to Jefferson's Presidency Rode a fancy carriage to his inauguration. Made sure all of his staff was formally dressed for visitors. Increased the Size of the army. Accelerated a plan to expand the navy. Doubled taxes and increased the strength of the Bank of the United States. Wanted more government control over trade. Marbury vs. Madison Using the video , answer the multiple choice questions. If the video does not work, here is the link: This case is important because it establishes the principle of Writs of Mandamus Electoral College Judicial Review Limited Government Judicial Review means the Judicial Branch Can call actions of the other branches of government unconstitutional. Allows the Judicial Branch to choose its own members. Nominate the President of the United States when electoral votes are tied. On Adams' last day he increased the number of judges to favor his party, what party were they from? Anti-Federalists Democratic-Republicans Federalist What was the issue with the commissions? Hint: Commissions are the official document saying that they are appointed as a judge. Too sloppy to read Destroyed in a Fire Not All were Delivered Which person is an appointee who files a writ of mandamus because he did not get his commission was voided by Jefferson? Hamilton Madison Adams Marbury How was Madison involved? Current President Current Supreme Court Justice presiding over this case. New Secretary of State told not to deliver commissions. He was a judge appointed by Adams who did not get a commission. True or false: The Supreme Court ruled the Judiciary Act of 1787 was unconstitutional. True False True or False: Marbury got to have his judge position. True False