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Jefferson Era
Chapter 7
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Notes on Intro to Jefferson Era
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Why was 12th Amendment Needed?
Jefferson buys the _________________ from _________ in 1803 which
was ruled by _________________ and was at war with Britain.
In ________, the US goes to war with ______________. America proves it
is not a weak country and a sense of ______________ pride is established.
6 Questions for Review of Intro
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Jefferson Becomes President- Section 1
The Election of 1800
The election of 1800 marked the first peaceful transition of power from one political party to
another.
1. Who were the candidates in the election, and what party did they represent?
2. After the electoral votes were tied, how was the winner of the election determined?
3. Why did the election lead to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment?
4. Based on your knowledge of the two political parties during the election, create a
campaign slogan for each of them. What message would they want to send to the
citizens in order to gain their vote?
Federalist:
Democratic Republicans:
Jefferson’s Policies
President Jefferson’s beliefs about the federal government were reflected in his policies.
1. In his 1801 inaugural address, what political ideas does Jefferson express?
2. How did Jefferson and Congress put these Democratic-Republican ideas into practice?
3. Draw a picture of Jefferson heading to the Capitol building to give his inaugural address.
Be sure to include a thought bubble showing what he is thinking about before his
speech.
The Louisiana Purchase Lecture Notes
The Big Idea
Under President Jefferson’s leadership, the United States added the
Louisiana Territory.
Main Ideas
• As American settlers moved West, control of the
_________________ became more important to the United States.
• The Louisiana Purchase almost _______________ of the United
States.
• Expeditions led by Lewis, Clark, and Pike increased Americans’
_____________________.
Main Idea 1:
As American settlers moved West, control of the Mississippi River
became more important to the United States.
• Thousands of Americans had settled between the Appalachians and
the Mississippi by 1800s.
• Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio were admitted as states.
• Settlers depended on the _______________ to move products east.
• Jefferson worried about ______________________ and Louisiana.
– Americans depended on the river, which could be disrupted if a
foreign power shut down access to New Orleans.
Main Idea 2:
The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled
the size of the United States.
• Jefferson sent ambassador to France to try ______________
• The French offered to ____________ of Louisiana.
– Napoléon had wanted to set up a North American empire, but
___________________ ruined those plans.
• Price was ___________
• Louisiana Purchase approved by Senate on October 20, 1803
• Nearly doubled size of United States
Main Idea 3: Expeditions led by Lewis, Clark, and Pike increased
Americans’ understanding of the West.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase
Led by ____________________ and ______________
Included 50 skilled frontiersmen
Began near St. Louis on _____________
Reached the Pacific Ocean in __________________
Contact with Native Americans
Lewis used _____________ to talk to ___________ of each of the
peoples they met.
Told them _____________ land on which Native Americans lived
Relied on ___________________ they met
- Given food by Shoshone, Nez Percé, and others
Sacagawea, a ______________, served as a guide and interpreter.
Pike’s Exploration
• ___________, an army officer, led another expedition to the
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• Explored area near Louisiana Territory’s western border with
___________
• Headed into _________________________________
– Traveled into Spanish lands ________________
– When finally released, still praised the opportunities for doing
business with the Spanish
• Pike’s report offered Americans the
_____________________________.
The Coming of War: Section 3
Visions of Neutrality
Violations of U.S. neutrality led Congress to enact a ban on trade.
1. After Great Britain and France went to war in 1803, what actions did they take toward
the United States?
2. Draw a scene showing thorough understanding of the term- impressment
3. What did the United States hope to accomplish with the Embargo Act of 1807?
4. How successful was the Embargo act?
5. How did the Embargo Act affect Jefferson’s popularity
6. How was the Non-Intercourse Act different from the Embargo Act? Where the results any
different?
Conflict in the West
Native Americans, Great Britain, and the United States came into conflict in the West.
1. What did the British do to slow the westward growth of Americans?
2. Who was Tecumseh, and what did he want to accomplish?
3. Why did Tecumseh not honor the Treaty of Greenville?
4. What was the result of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Call for War
The War Hawks led a growing call for war with Great Britain.
1. Who were the War Hawks
2. Describe the views of the opposing sides in the war debate?
Pro War:
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3. Who served as the commander in chief when Congress voted to go to war against Great
Britain?
The War of 1812: Section 4
Early Battles
American forces held their own against the British in the early battles of the war.
1. Describe the differences between the British and American navies.
2. What happened with the planned invasion of Canada?
3. What was the result of the Battle of Lake Erie?
4. What was the result of the Battle of the Thames?
5. Who led the war against the Creek Indians in the South?
6. What was the result of this war?
Great Britain on the Offensive
U.S. forces stopped British offensives in the East and South.
1. How did the war progress in the East?
2. What is the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
3. Draw a statue of Andrew Jackson honoring his victory over the British at the Battle of New
Orleans:
Effects of the War
The effects of the war included prosperity and national pride.
1. What treaty ended the War of 1812? What were the terms of the treaty?
2. Do you think the War of 1812 was a success?
From memory, write the lyrics to the national anthem. Do not use any other source
but your own mind.
Oh Say Can
Picture of what is left of the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the bombardment of the military outpost on
September 14, 1814.
Lewis and Clark/ Sacagawea Movie Notes
Write down six facts in complete sentences you heard in the movie. Draw two scenes from
the movie and give each a caption describing what is happening in the scene.
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Presidents Series: Jefferson and Madison
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