Jefferson as President
Changing the Country
The New President
Thomas Jefferson’s winning the election of 1800 meant a big change for the United States. When President Jefferson took office, the whole executive branch of government changed political parties. It went from federalist to democratic republican and it was a big deal for America. This seems to be the turning point for our country.
Marbury vs. Madison
William Marbury was one of President Adam's last appointments. when President Jefferson came to office, he refused to appoint him. Madison, President Jefferson's secretary, also refused to appoint him. Madison and Marbury took the case to court and the United States established Judicial review.
The Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson has done many things in office, but one of the biggest changes he has made so far was buying the Louisiana territory. America wanted war with France and Spain so President Jefferson offered to buy New Orleans. Instead they offered the whole Lousiana Territory. So as of April 30, 1803 for 15 billion dollars, the Lousiana territory is apart of the United States. Purchasing the territory gave America the port of New Orleans and doubled the size of the U.S.
Jefferson's Latest Mistake: The Embargo Act
President Jefferson inacted the Embargo Act thinking that it would teach France and England to stop seizing U.S. ships. It did not work out. We closed our ports to foreign countries and now farmers can't sell, France&Britain are getting around the act, and it's hurting us more than them. The president has really screwed up this time. How will he fix it?
Jefferson's foreign Policy
President Jefferson's believes that if we as a nation are friends, not alliances, with all countries it can keep the U.S. out of war. He thinks that being kind to all countries will bring peace for the U.S..
Editorial: Jefferson, good president or not?
President Jefferson has done many things to prove he is an affective president. Starting with his foreign policy to the Louisiana purchase. Overall the president is wise in making decisions. Without the Louisiana purchase the United States would be only half the size it is now. President Jefferson has many good decisions so far, and hopefully will continue. Though the Embargo act didn't turn out as expected, it doesn't make him a bad president. Besides, everyone makes mistakes.
Jefferson's opinions
President Jefferson believes that the best government is the least governed. He opposes special privaledges for the wealthy and has/wants to:
-Reduce the size of the army
-End navel expansion
-Lower government costs
-End taxes
Do you approve of himas president?