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Chapter 11 The Triumphs and Travails of the Jefferson Republic
Federalist and Republican Mudslingers pg.211-213
New taxes were the effect of the war preparations which increased the public debt.
Terms
Explanation
Alien/Sedition Acts (1798)
Aroused critics from the Jeffersonians and other enemies.
War with France
War preparations had raised the public debt and led to new taxes.
John Adams
“the father of the American Navy” made unnecessary military preparations.
Jefferson
Was an atheist; people had feared him
The Jeffersonian “Revolution of 1800” pg.214-215
Thomas Jefferson beats John Adams in the election of 1800.
Terms
Explanation
Election
Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams by a majority of 73 to 65 electoral votes.
Aaron Burr
Wire-puller; Turned New York to Jefferson and Virginia.
3/5 vote
Slave population gave the white southerners a bonus that helped Jefferson.
Responsibility Breeds Moderation pg. 216-217
The success of Jefferson’s Party was the first party overturn in American history.
Terms
Explanation
Jefferson
Became the president on march 4, 1801.
“The will of majority is in all cases to prevail”
Had a weak voice and unimpressive platform presence.
Rule of pell-mell
Seating without regard of rank
Politician
Jefferson was effective in the informal atmosphere of a dinner party
Jeffersonian Restraint pg.218
Albert Gallatin had lowered the national debt through strong economy.
Terms
Explanation
Neutralization Law of 1802 reduced the requirement of 14 years of residence to the previous 5 years.
Albert Gallatin
Secretary of Treasury to Jefferson; believed that a national debt wasn't a blessing
he reduced the national debt with a strict economy
The “Dead Clutch” of the Judiciary pg. 218-219
Judiciary Act of 1801created sixteen new federal offices but quickly was disbanded.
Terms
Explanation
President Adams
Remained as a
Federalist and Republican Mudslingers pg.211-213
New taxes were the effect of the war preparations which increased the public debt.
Terms
Explanation
Alien/Sedition Acts (1798)
Aroused critics from the Jeffersonians and other enemies.
War with France
War preparations had raised the public debt and led to new taxes.
John Adams
“the father of the American Navy” made unnecessary military preparations.
Jefferson
Was an atheist; people had feared him
The Jeffersonian “Revolution of 1800” pg.214-215
Thomas Jefferson beats John Adams in the election of 1800.
Terms
Explanation
Election
Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams by a majority of 73 to 65 electoral votes.
Aaron Burr
Wire-puller; Turned New York to Jefferson and Virginia.
3/5 vote
Slave population gave the white southerners a bonus that helped Jefferson.
Responsibility Breeds Moderation pg. 216-217
The success of Jefferson’s Party was the first party overturn in American history.
Terms
Explanation
Jefferson
Became the president on march 4, 1801.
“The will of majority is in all cases to prevail”
Had a weak voice and unimpressive platform presence.
Rule of pell-mell
Seating without regard of rank
Politician
Jefferson was effective in the informal atmosphere of a dinner party
Jeffersonian Restraint pg.218
Albert Gallatin had lowered the national debt through strong economy.
Terms
Explanation
Neutralization Law of 1802 reduced the requirement of 14 years of residence to the previous 5 years.
Albert Gallatin
Secretary of Treasury to Jefferson; believed that a national debt wasn't a blessing
he reduced the national debt with a strict economy
The “Dead Clutch” of the Judiciary pg. 218-219
Judiciary Act of 1801created sixteen new federal offices but quickly was disbanded.
Terms
Explanation
President Adams
Remained as a