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Thomas Jefferson runs against John Adams for re-election. Jefferson wins the election.
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The Judiciary Act of 1801 allowed Federalists to control courts and block Jefferson from making appointments
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The Spanish stopped Americans from using the Mississippi river to access New Orleans. This hurt farmers income because they could not transport or sell crops
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War begins between Britain and France.
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Congress approves the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
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The Supreme Court establishes Judicial Review.
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Napoleon declares himself the new emperor of France.
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Lewis and Clark begin their expedition.
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Jefferson won the re-election.
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Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel. Hamilton aimed for the sky. Burr shot and killed Hamilton. They dueled in Weehawken, New Jersey.
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France and Britain keep attempting to block each other's trade with America.
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Lieutenant Zebulon Pike led two expeditions west from 1805-1807.
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Lewis and Clark return from their expedition.
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Embargo Act cuts off trade.
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Embargo Act repealed by Congress
