Jefferson's Presidency

When was the Treaty of San Ildefonso signed?

October 1, 1800

What was the result of the Treaty of San Ildefonso?

Spain gave all Spanish lands in mainland America (except Florida) to France in exchange for Spain getting more control over Italy.

Who did Jefferson send to France to buy New Orleans?

James Monroe (with a promissory note for up to $10 million)

Who was the U.S. Ambassador to France who met with Monroe?

Robert Livingston

What Caribbean island, rich in sugar, was the site of a slave rebellion against the French?

Hispaniola

Who led the slave rebellion in the Caribbean against Napoleon?

Toussaint L'Ouverture

Why did Napoleon fail to put down the rebellion in Santo Domingo?

30,000 of his 34,000 soldiers died due to yellow fever.

Who did Napoleon instruct to sell the entire Louisiana Territory?

Monroe and Livingston

What was the total cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

$15 million ($11.25 million plus the U.S. owed France $3.75 million)

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost per acre?

$0.13 an acre

What was the immediate result of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

It doubled our land (and is what Jefferson is most known for).

Lewis and Clark's Expedition
What was the name of the expedition sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

Lewis and Clark's Expedition (or The Corps of Discovery)

Who were the two captains of the expedition?

Meriwether Lewis (Captain in the army) and William Clark (also in the army)

What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

To become experts in botany, biology, etc., document everything, and find a Northwest Passage.

Who was Clark’s enslaved person who traveled on the expedition?

York

What was one major river followed by the expedition?

Columbia River

What major geographic feature did the expedition determine did not exist?

The Northwest Passage

What famous financier and fur trader set up trading posts in the West, including Astoria?

John Jacob Astor

Who was Sacagawea’s husband who capsized the canoe?

Toussaint Charbonneau

Why was Sacagawea beneficial to the expedition?

She was pregnant, showing the natives the group was not a war party.

What were the three main results of the Corps of Discovery?

Revealed how big the United States was, produced an accurate map of the states, and determined there was no Northwest Passage.

Who explored the Mississippi River for Jefferson?

Zebulon Pike

What expedition explored the Red River in Texas?

Custis and Freeman expedition (led by Peter Custis and Thomas Freeman)

Jefferson's Presidency (Summary)
What were Jefferson's four major domestic achievements as president?

Reduced taxes, lowered national debts, doubled America's size, and popularized French foods.

What French foods did Jefferson popularize in America?

Ice Cream, Mac and Cheese, French Fries, Parmesan, and Peas (with mashed potatoes)

Americans gained this right as a result of the treaty with spain

Free trade on Missipsi

Who ran for President and Vice President for the Federalist Party in the Election of 1800?

John Adams (President) and Charles Pinckney (Vice President)

Who ran for President and Vice President for the Democrat-Republican Party in the Election of 1800?

Thomas Jefferson (President) and Aaron Burr (Vice President)

What was the initial result of the Electoral College in the Election of 1800?

Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr got the same amount of votes.

Who decided the winner of the Election of 1800?

The House of Representatives

Who said, "He is a dangerous man, and he is one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government," influencing the election's outcome?

Alexander Hamilton (about Aaron Burr)

What were the judges John Adams appointed in the final hours of his presidency known as?

Midnight Judges

What was historically significant about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration?

He was the first president sworn in Washington D.C.

Who was appointed Justice of the Peace by John Adams but never received his commission, leading to a famous Supreme Court case?

William Marbury

What major Supreme Court case resulted from the dispute over the judicial commissions?

Marbury v. Madison

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during Marbury v. Madison?

John Marshall (Jefferson’s cousin)

What did John Adams describe as the greatest act of his life?

Appointing John Marshall as Chief Justice.

What major power did John Marshall establish in the Marbury v. Madison ruling?

Judicial Review

What is Judicial Review?

The right of the Supreme Court to review the actions of the Presidency and Congress and determine their constitutionality.

What economic actions did Thomas Jefferson take as president?

Slashed taxes, reduced taxes, and increased trade (cutting the national debt in half).