Thomas Jefferson
Presented By: Tommy Hemmerick
Biography
Presidency 1801-1809
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Barbary Coast War
First Innagural Address
Historical Summation
"Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase"
By: Martin Kelly
In what amounts to some as Thomas Jefferson's greatest achievement, The Louisiana Purchase was also a falter in his principle of strictly adhering to the constitution. Such evasion from Jefferson's foundation in politics was rare as he was rooted in the ideals of limited government, state's rights, and devotion to the Constitution. However, realizing that it would take too long for a Congressional approval of the Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson deemed the opportunity too good to pass up. (Participle Phrase) After taking a loan from the British, America acquired the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. After the territory was procured, The United States doubled in size. (Periodic Sentence) Additionally, the purchase removed the threat of another European colonizer which was paramount to a nation coming off its Revolution, unprepared for additional conflict. Additionally the acquisition sparked the movement of Manifest Destiny which inspired the migration of Americans to settle the West, resulting in prosperity, but also a dark chapter of mistreatment of the natives. The fact that the Louisiana Purchase had a profound impact on American society is undeniable, but the precedent of stretching the Constitution and the Presidents power to do what he or she deems necessary and proper is something Thomas Jefferson likely regrets.
John Adams
Sally Hemmings
Modern Campaign
America's center lies in it's people, not in it's government
Notes on the State of Virgnia
Parallels
Compare and Contrast
With Thomas Jefferson's ability to decipher law, write elegantly, and interpret the Constitution I would strive to be a Supreme Court Justice, creating legal precedents with a lasting impact on American society.
Defining Quote
"We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Works Cited
Kelly, Martin. "Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase." N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2015.
Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York: Random House, 2012. Print.
"Thomas Jefferson's Monticello." Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2015.