Thomas Jefferson

By: Kaitlyn Fuller

What did Thomas Jefferson do during

presidency?1801-1809 3rd president

Fact # 1

He was nicknamed the revolution of 1800.-this is because he allowed the alien and

sedation act to lapse and repeal the federal whisky tax.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills

passed in 1798 by the Federalists in the 5th

United States Congress.

Fact #1

Fact # 2

He sent Lewis and Clark on a new expedition in 1805.

According to Jefferson himself, one goal was to find a direct and practicable water communication across this continent.

Lewis & clark

Fact # 3

He secretly purchased Lousiana territory from France .

It was $15 million.There was no provision in the constitution that

provided for the purchase of land.

Fact # 4He tried to send forces against the Barbary pirates.

He orders to the force commander instructing him to take military action to end force payment of ransom.

The policy was successful but Jefferson did not consult congress before hand.

Group of fighters who attacked American ships along the Barbary Coast of northern Africa at in the first few years of the 19th Century.

Ambassador of Barbary pirates

Most important facts and overall what he did

• He was the third president of the united states.

• He expanded American borders with Lousiana purchace.

• He funded the exploration of the west(Lewis and Clark).

• Lastly, he expanded presidency.