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Jeffersonian Revolution in U.S. History: A Critical Analysis

Explore the impact of Jefferson's election on U.S. history. Evaluate key events like the Embargo Act, War of 1812, and policies of Republican presidencies compared to Federalists. Reflect on economic effects and political shifts during this transformative period.

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Jeffersonian Revolution in U.S. History: A Critical Analysis

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  1. Do Now • Was the election of Jefferson really a “revolution”? • 3-4 sentences • In your answer, include at least three key events that support your answer (5 POL points)

  2. Agenda: Thursday 11/21/13 • Do-Now - 15 • American Journeys extra credit - 2 • President Madison & War of 1812 - 35 • Essay brainstorm - 25 • Exit ticket – 10 • HW: FRQ essay – Please have it done by Tuesday! (hard copy)

  3. Focus Questions: • What caused the war of 1812? Was this a second war for independence? • How did the policies of the Republican presidencies compare with their Federalist predecessors?

  4. Where are we? • 1808 – Jefferson’s embargo • What did it hope to achieve? • Was it a success? • Was it popular? • "Never did a prisoner, released from his chains, feel such relief as I shall on shaking off the shackles of power.''

  5. President James Madison • Inherits a weak economy • Inherits foreign tensions with Britain & France • 1809 – Congress had repealed Embargo • 1809 - Imposed a non-intercourse act

  6. How did the US end up at war with Britain yet again? • 1810: Macon’s Bill #2 • 1810: Duke de Cadore letter • 1809-1812: War Hawks • Fall, 1811: Tecumseh’s Confederacy & Battle of Tippecanoe • June 1812: Congress declares war on Britain

  7. WWHD (What Would Hamilton Do)? • If the Federalists has been in power, what policy do you think they’d have taken towards Britain?

  8. Aftermath • December 1814: Treaty of Ghent • Status quo resumes • January 1815: Battle of New Orleans (…full-time whistle had blown, so it doesn’t count…?) • Dec 1814: Hartford Convention – embarrassment to Federalists • Federalists declined • 1817-1825 = “Era of Good Feelings”

  9. Economic effects • 1800 – US exports mostly natural materials & re-exports • 1800 – Imports manufactured goods from Britain • War & trade disruption stimulated US manufacturing • 1814 – Francis Cabot Lowell starts first US textile mill (Boston Manufacturing Co.) • Also stimulated national infrastructure – Erie Canal project

  10. Discuss: • How did the Federalists and Republicans swap political positions during the war?

  11. Exit Ticket • How did the policies of the Republican presidencies compare with their Federalist predecessors? (5 content)

  12. FRQ essay • To what extent did the nation achieve political and economic stability during the period 1789-1814? In your answer, consider the challenges the nation faced from domestic and foreign affairs. • Why/How/Is/Did…? • What/When/Where/…?

  13. 1790’s: Federalist v Republican Strong Central Government “Loose” interpretation of the Constitution Encouraged commerce & manufacturing Strongest support in the northeast Favoured closer ties with Britain Emphasized order & stability Emphasized states’ rights “Strict” interpretation of the Constitution Preference for agriculture & rural life Strength in South & West Foreign policy sympathized with France Emphasized civil liberties and trust in the people

  14. US Economic growth 1790-1820

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