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Election of 1800
In the election of 1800 Jefferson and Burr both got 73 votes each, Adams got 65. Burr refused to vote in favor of Jefferson and the vote went to the House of Representatives.The house of Members chose Jefferson. -
Marbury vs Madison
The judiciary act gave federalist control of judicial system by creating 16 and giving a judge for each. The repeal of the judgeship caused the Marbury vs Madison case. -
Louisiana purchase
New Orleans was a main place for crops and live, Thomas Jefferson really wanted to purchase it.A concerned Thomas Jefferson grew concerned and sent James Monroe to negotiate. When Monroe arrived Napoleon offered not just New Orleans but unmapped Louisiana, from the Mississippi river west to the rocky mountains and from the Canadian border south to the gulf of Mexico. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were army captains who were sent out by Thomas Jefferson to learn more about Louisiana and its agriculture. -
Embargo Act
The Embargo Act stopped all American exports by prohibiting U.s ships from sailing to foreign ports to keep ships and seamen safe. -
The End of Transatlantic Slave Trade
In 1808 a bill was passed that outlawed the importation of slaves into America, this was due to the fact that slaves are most likely to revolt. South Carolina was the only state that continued the purchase of imported slaves. -
The War of 1812
The first war that Congress declared. Great Britain was in conflict with Napoleon in Europe, it had promised to quit interfering with American shipping, president Madison thought war was the only way to stop British inspired Indian attacks. -
The Burning of Washington Dc
During 1814 during war British troops captured and burned down Washington Dc. 4,500 soldiers took part in this. Madison who was president at the time, dint think it was happening. -
The Battle of New Orleans
On December 1, Andrew Jackson arrived in New Orleans to invade the British. After hearing the British plan to seize New Orleans, this cause Jackson to start war -
Clipper Ships
Clipper ships were fast ships that made trading easier then it was before. The chipper ships were 3 times the speed of merchant ships. They made trade faster and more efficient.