Learning objectives-9

What were Jefferson's political principles and philosophy?Revolution of 1800Agrarian society

Republican simplicityfrugalityInformal- product of enlightenmentFarmingSmall household manufacturing

Hypocrite

Policies vs political prinicplesCut spending, reduce government and pay off

debtSlashed military budgetBank, funding and assumption stayedPractical economics over agrarian economics“An empire of Liberty”Encourage settlement westward-

strengthened partyLouisiana Purchase

Louisiana PurchaseSpain ceded land to FranceNapoleon needed $Followed and supported idea of agrarian

republicMoving westward

Changing environmentDeforestation and disruptionPressure on Indian lands and culture

War of 1812Neutral rightsEmbargo act

Jefferson “Peaceful coercion” stop all exports and prohibits trade

MadisonWar Hawks Republicans push for war

DecisionEmbargo act repealedTrade reinstated with French