Tomas Jefferson Flashcards
During what times did Tomas Jefferson presidency and expansion westward happen
1801-1809
When did Tomas Jefferson first become president
March 4, 1801
Who was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington’s D.C capital
Tomas Jefferson
What is an inaugural address
It is an address that outlines what he feels are the essential principles of the government
What was mentioned in Tomas Jefferson inaugural address
-essential principles of government
-equal and exact justice to all men
-peace and honest friendship with all nations
-the support of state government
-freedom of religion and freedom of press
-desire to keep the government “small”
-wanted to unite all federalists and all republicans
What did Tomas Jefferson’s election mark
It marked the first peaceful transaction
Who did Tomas Jefferson tie with at the election of the 1800s
He tied with Arron Burr
How many votes did both Thomas Jefferson and Arron Burr have
73
Who broke the tie between Jefferson and Burr
The house of representatives
What did Jefferson become and what did Burr become after the election
Jefferson became president and Burr became vice president
What did John Adams value when he was president
He believed in
-Rule by wealthy class
-Strong federal government
-emphasis on manufacturing
-Losse impetration on the constitution
-British alliance
What did the democrats believe in
-rule by people
-strong state government
-emphasis on agriculture
What were Jefferson’s politics
-allowed the hatred alien and sedition acts to expire
-kept national bank in place
-lowered military spending
-got rid of domestic taxes
-said main function of government is
1. Protecting nation from foreign threats
2.Delivering mail
3. Collecting customs duties
Who was appointed justice of peace by John Adams
William Marbury
When was William Marbury appointed justice of the peace
He was appointed right before John Adams left office
