Thomas Jefferson Flashcards
What Political Party was Jefferson?
Democratic-Republican
Name two ways why the Election of 1800 was unusual?
First time they were campaigning
Two Parties going against each other
Where was Jefferson Inaugurated?
Unfinished Capitol
What quote did Jefferson make when he took Office?
We are all Federalist. We are all Republicans
What was the biggest Federalist issue that Jefferson wanted to reverse?
To much power
Who was Sally Hemming’s?
A slave
What was the defining moment of Jeffersons Presidency?
Making the Louisiana Purchase
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the USA and how much was it?
It doubled. 15,000,000
Who went on the secret exploration of Louisiana?
Louis and Clark
What was Jefferson’s worst problem of his Second Term?
Inability to deal with International Crisis
What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
Stopping all trades with other Countries
What did Jefferson leave off of his Gravestone?
Hating the Presidency
