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Learning objectives-9

Explore Thomas Jefferson's political principles and philosophy, illustrating his vision during the Revolution of 1800. Emphasizing agrarian society, Republican simplicity, and frugality, Jefferson's informal Enlightenment ideals shaped his governance. His policies aimed to reduce government spending and debt, slashing military budgets while maintaining crucial bank structures. The Louisiana Purchase exemplified his belief in expansion, yet westward movement brought challenges such as deforestation and pressures on Native lands. Examine Jeffersonian policies, from peaceful coercion to embargos, as America faced the War of 1812.

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Learning objectives-9

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  1. Learning objectives-9

  2. What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy? • Revolution of 1800 • Agrarian society • Republican simplicity • frugality • Informal- product of enlightenment • Farming • Small household manufacturing • Hypocrite

  3. Policies vs political prinicples • Cut spending, reduce government and pay off debt • Slashed military budget • Bank, funding and assumption stayed • Practical economics over agrarian economics • “An empire of Liberty” • Encourage settlement westward- strengthened party • Louisiana Purchase

  4. Louisiana Purchase • Spain ceded land to France • Napoleon needed $ • Followed and supported idea of agrarian republic • Moving westward • Changing environment • Deforestation and disruption • Pressure on Indian lands and culture

  5. War of 1812 • Neutral rights • Embargo act • Jefferson “Peaceful coercion” stop all exports and prohibits trade • Madison • War Hawks Republicans push for war • Decision • Embargo act repealed • Trade reinstated with French

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