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SFDSCh9Jefferson

SFDS Chapter 9 the Jefferson Era

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Thomas Jefferson The third president of the United States. Aaron Burr was his vice president. Bought the Louisiana Territory for the United States of America
Thomas Jefferson's Policies 1. Westward Expansion 2. reduce the size of the federal government 3. Reduce the size of the military.
Thomas Jefferson's Plan for Cutting Costs 1. Make the armed forces smaller 2. Repeal all federal income taxes 3. All money comes from customs duties
Judiciary Act of 1801 Adams last attempt to have federalists in office. Set up regional courts with 16 judges and many other officials. Adams appointed these "midnight" judges.
John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States when Marbury v Madison happened. Establish the responsibilities of the Supreme Court.
Customs Duties Taxes from foreign imported goods.
Judicial Review 1. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the land 2. Can declare acts and laws of the other branches unconstitutional 3. Judicial branch has the duty to uphold the Constitution.
Conestoga Wagons sturdy vehicles topped with white canvas
Secede Withdraw from the Union
Louisiana Territory All the land from the Mississippi River West to the Rocky Mountains. Owned originally by Spain, then sold to France, then to the United States for $15 million.
Napoleon Bonaparte Wanted to create an empire in North America. When he lost Santo Domingo to a revolt, he quickly sold the land to the United States.
Meriwether Lewis Private secretary to Thomas Jefferson. Chosen to lead an expedition to explore the new territory all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Had experience in the army and working with Native Americans.
William Clark Worked with Lewis on the Expedition to explore the new territory. Chosen because of military experience and experience in dealing with Native Americans.
Sacagewea The Native American woman who helped lead the expedition safely to the Pacific and back.
Zebulon Pike Also explored the new territory and discovered Pike's Peak. He called it the "Grand Peak."
The Duel Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel after he left Hamilton caused him to lose the election as governor of New York. Shot Hamilton and he died a few days later.
Created by: Mrs. Hastings
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