Jefferson's Presidency

  • Election of 1800

    Election of 1800
    Thomas Jefferson runs against John Adams for re-election. Jefferson wins the election.
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    Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

  • Judiciary Act of 1801

    Judiciary Act of 1801
    The Judiciary Act of 1801 allowed Federalists to control courts and block Jefferson from making appointments
  • The Spanish Stopped American Trade in New Orleans

    The Spanish Stopped American Trade in New Orleans
    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
  • War begins between Britain and France

    War begins between Britain and France
    War begins between Britain and France.
  • Congress Approval

    Congress Approval
    Congress approves the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
  • Judicial Review

    Judicial Review
    The Supreme Court establishes Judicial Review.
  • New Emperor

    New Emperor
    Napoleon declares himself the new emperor of France.
  • Lewis and Clark

    Lewis and Clark
    Lewis and Clark begin their expedition.
  • Jefferson Wins

    Jefferson Wins
    Jefferson won the re-election.
  • Alexander Hamilton Dies

    Alexander Hamilton Dies
    Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel. Hamilton aimed for the sky. Burr shot and killed Hamilton. They dueled in Weehawken, New Jersey.
  • France and Britain are annoying siblings

    France and Britain are annoying siblings
    France and Britain keep attempting to block each other's trade with America.
  • Expeditions West

    Expeditions West
    Lieutenant Zebulon Pike led two expeditions west from 1805-1807.
  • Lewis and Clark (Part Two)

    Lewis and Clark (Part Two)
    Lewis and Clark return from their expedition.
  • Embargo Act

    Embargo Act
    Embargo Act cuts off trade.
  • Embargo Act (Part Two)

    Embargo Act (Part Two)
    Embargo Act repealed by Congress