In What Ways Was the “Revolution of 1800” Revolutionary?

I. The Life and Death of Thomas Jefferson

A. The Life of Thomas Jefferson

• Jefferson the Intellectual

-- Jefferson the Politician

-- Jefferson the Slave Owner

B. The Death of Thomas Jefferson

II. Jefferson Wins the Election of 1800

A. The House of Representatives – and Hamilton? – Choose Jefferson Over Burr

B. The “Negro President”? Jefferson & the 3/5 Clause

C. An Unprecedented Peaceful Transition of Power

III. Jefferson Authorizes the Louisiana Purchase

A. Jefferson and the Principle of Strict Construction

B. Napoleon’s Unexpected Offer & Jefferson’s Dilemma

C. The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase

IV. Jefferson & the Coming of the War of 1812

A. The Problems

• British Impressment & American Ships

British Guns & Americans on the Frontier

B. The Slow Road to War:

The Embargo Act (1807)

Non-Intercourse Act (1809)

Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1811)

WAR of 1812!