The Jefferson Era:
- Thomas Jefferson becomes president in 1801.
- Jefferson believes the United States should become a nation of small, independent farmers.
- Chief Justice John Marshall establishes the principle of judicial review in Marbury vs. Madison.
When going over this Chapter on Thomas Jefferson look for the answers to the following questions and be prepared to answer them in a group discussion.
- How was the tie between Jefferson and Burr settled after the election of 1800?
- In what ways did Jefferson's talents reach beyond politics?
- How did the opinions of Jefferson and Hamilton regarding the public debt differ?
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