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National debt stays constant
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Resolutions of 1798
Resolutions of 1798In Kentucky and Virginia, Jefferson and Madison had claimed that power for the state legislatures. -
Jefferson's quote
He insisted that "The Revolution of 1800 was as real a Revolution in the principles of our government as that of 1776 was in its form". -
U.S. population increases
U.S. population reaches over 5 million -
Mrs. Samuel, Jefferson's friend, compliments him
Mrs. Samuel Harrison Smith describes her friend as simple, affable, and unceremonious. -
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John Marshall participates in more than 1,000 court decisions
Marshal wrote over half of them, more than any other Supreme Court Justice in U.S. History -
John Adams appoints William Marbury
William Marbury appointed JusticeOutgoing President John Adams had appointed William Marbury, a Federalist, a justice for the District of Colombia. -
John Marshall becomes Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Marshall becomes JusticeMarshall was a federalist, a last minute appointe by the outgoing President, John Adams. -
Jefferson becomes President
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Judicial review used for the first time
Judicial ReviewMarshall first asserted the power of judicial review in the case of Marbury VS Madison -
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Jefferson cuts $$$ debts
Jefferson cuts debts Jefferson takes office and cuts national debt from $80 million to $57 million.
