Thomas Jefferson Flashcards
What did Jefferson study? Why?
Land surveying
He was the son of a land owner
Where did Thomas Jefferson go to school? Was he smart?
William and Mary University in Williamsburg, Virginia
He was very studious
What were Jefferson’s physical traits?
He was tall, red headed, and quiet
What were some of Jefferson’s jobs and hobbies?
a. Farmer
b. Violinist
c. Architect
d. Surveyor
e. Lawyer
f. Statesman
g. RELUCTANT POLITICIAN
What was Jefferson’s famous quote about the government?
“The government is best which governs least”
What were Jefferson’s political beliefs?
a. Strongly favored States Rights as opposed to a strong national government
b. Believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution
c. Wanted to end all taxes of any kind paid by U.S. citizens
What were Jefferson’s accomplishments prior to becoming president?
a. Strongly favored States Rights as opposed to a strong national government
b. Believed in a strict interpretation of the constitution
c. Wanted to end all taxes of any kind paid by U.S. citizens
Who were each party’s candidates in the Election of 1800?
Democratic-Republican Candidates - Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Federalist Candidates - John Adams and Charles C Pinckney
Who would have won the election if Alexander Hamilton had not split the Federalist party?
John Adams
How did the election of 1800 play out?
The democratic-republicans won the election and Jefferson and Burr tied, each receiving 73 votes. The election was settled by the House of Representatives after 35 votes. Hamilton swings the election to Jefferson and angers Burr.
What happened as a result of the Election of 1800?
The 12th ammendment was made. It made it that the president and vice president would be elected on seperate ballots.
When was Jefferson’s innaguration?
March 4, 1801
What did Jefferson say in his innagural adress?
He called for unity: “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”. Jefferson did not propose to change the structure of the government.
What did Jefferson first do after becoming president?
He undid the Sedition Act, Payed debt (halved national debt and cut all internal taxes), Cut federal spending, Cut military spending, shrank the navy, Battled John Marshall, the head of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court (over politics), and Appointed Albert Gallatin as Secretary of Treasury.
What was Marbury vs Madison?
On the last day before Adam’s presidency ended, he sent out commissions to try to make more judges Federalists. John Marshall did not deliver the signed commission to William Marbury.
When Jefferson became president, Marbury sued Madison. Marshall was the judge of the case. He did not allow Marbury to become a judge, and issued judicial review.
