The Revolution of 1800

French and English at war in 1793-British started to attack the American ships --> john Jay-agree to move troops and agree to open up more trade with the United States-French started to attack American shipsJefferson and Madison thought that the national bank was unconstitutional-in the 1790’s both believed constitution should not be interpreted in any loose way-wanted to fix the foreign policy problems-Federalists control Congress and Supreme court → how does the minority stand up for themselves-the state should be able to intervene to protect the rights of the minorityAaron Burr receives the same number of electoral votes as Jefferson-finally Jefferson is President and delivers an inaugural address1. Why was the election of 1800 called The Revolution of 1800?-a government dominated by old elites was being replaced by Democratic Republicans-one faction loses power and the other takes over --> traditionally through conflict and violence-this one wasn’t --> here in 1800 was the first peaceful group from one group to another in modern history-had to be determined Congress – made it even more extraordinary2.

First Floor at the Statute of John Marshall, quota...

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale in...

Inscription on the wall of the Supreme Court Build...

What is the significance of Jefferson’s inaugural address?-tries to be a more democratic type of president --> appealed to many people-assurance that he wants to bring everyone together-he is not going to be vindictive in anyone --> everyone is going to benefit from his administration-focused on the unity that everyone shares and how important that is-pulling everybody in saying that they are all the same --> we’re all Republicans, we’re all Federalists-majority that is important to Jefferson, wants to build up military-withdraws the warships --> can’t compete with England and France in terms of navy-the problems of the Europe (corrupt old World) – the United States open for immigrants to come over-stated how he wanted to create a new political economy-called for equality in both religious...