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Jefferson's Leadership and the War of 1812: The Formation of a Nation

Discover the transformative years of Thomas Jefferson's presidency, beginning with his election victory over John Adams in 1800. Jefferson enacted significant changes, such as ending the Alien and Sedition Acts and slashing the national debt. The Louisiana Purchase expanded the U.S. territory while the Lewis and Clark expedition mapped new lands and established Native American relations. The subsequent presidency of James Madison was marked by the War of 1812, which fostered national pride despite no clear victory. Explore the complexities of these pivotal years in American history.

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Jefferson's Leadership and the War of 1812: The Formation of a Nation

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  1. Jefferson Years War of 1812

  2. United States in 1800

  3. Jefferson Takes the Helm… • 1800 wins election vs. John Adams • Ended Alien and Sedition Acts • Cut Spending- reduced army and navy • Army from 4,000 to 2,500 • Navy from 25 ships to 7 • Cut cabinet positions • National Debt lowered from 83 million to 45 million

  4. Louisiana Purchase • France controlled west of Mississippi • Jefferson feared Napolean • Offers to buy New Orleans and Western Florida for 2 million (10 million allowed) • France and Britain in war again- 1804 • French colony in Caribbean revolts • France offers all of land in America for 15 million

  5. Louisiana Purchase cont. • Doubles the size of the U.S. (4 cents/acre)

  6. Lewis and Clark • Jefferson chooses Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead expedition • Supplies needed?

  7. Goals for the Expedition • Map out land • Record weather, plants, animals • Make friends with Native Americans

  8. Outcome of Expedition • Reached Pacific Ocean and returned home after 2 yrs. 4 months • Rocky Mountains toughest part of journey • Native American Sacajawea guided them • Camp Fortunate • Punishments • Deaths • Summary of Jefferson Years

  9. James Madison • Madison elected 4th President in 1808 • His Presidency was marked by a conflict known as the War of 1812 • US attempted invasion of Canada • Backfired

  10. Outcomes of the War of 1812 • We didn’t lose or win… • Nationalism- pride in the entire nation • Star Spangled Banner Written • During Battle of Baltimore • Washington DC burned down

  11. Treaty of Ghent • Peace treaty signed between Britain and US • No prize was given…no land won or lost

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