ch. 3 (6,3 in textbook). third president (1801-1809) supplanted (replaced federalist party) ...
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Ch. 3
(6,3 in textbook)
Third president (1801-1809) Supplanted (replaced Federalist party) Pushed Congress away from many
unpopular taxes and the Alien & Sedition Acts
Decreased federal debt by $23 million Decreased military & federal gov’t More supportive of agriculture Increased revenue from western land
sales and tariffs Wanted a less “aristocratic” government
Jefferson believed land ownership was key to freedom and wealth
Wanted to expand to the Pacific and seek an northwest passage
Considered war with Spain to gain Louisiana Territory, decided to barter with the French
Louisiana Purchase – 1803 - $15 million Bit of hypocrisy – Jefferson – strict
constructionist – buying the Louisiana Territory required a loose interpretation
1804 – Lewis & Clark Expedition