Jefferson Administration Flashcards
1
Q
Thomas Jefferson
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- antifederalist
- popular with the common people
- supported Bill Of Rights
2
Q
What were three accomplishments for Jefferson?
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- Louisiana Purchase
- Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Embargo Act of 1807
3
Q
Louisiana Purchase
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- purchase from France for $15 million
- doubled the size of US
- inspired the manifest destiny
4
Q
Lewis and Clark
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- explore the Louisiana territory
- search for river routes
- made contact with Native Americans
- explore resources available in the west
5
Q
Embargo Act of 1807
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- preserve neutrality
- avoid trade with Europe but hurt American economy and damaged Jefferson’s popularity with the people
