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The “Revolution of 1800”

Election of 1800: Jefferson (Democratic-Rep.) v. John Adams

(Federalist) Why is it called a “revolution?”

Peaceful transition of power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans

First time there was a change in political parties

Was this “revolution” really a revolution? Let’s find out……

Economics

Biggest economic issue between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans? Hamilton’s Financial Plan

Hamilton’s Financial Plan: BUS Tariff Excise Tax Assumption and funding at par

Which did Jefferson get rid of? Only the excise tax

Was there a drastic economic change during Jefferson’s administration? For the most part, NO. Embargos were instituted

Foreign Policy

Federalists (Hamilton and Adams) traditionally supported the British

Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonians) traditionally supported the French

XYZ Affair and Quasi-War left US-French relations strained

Did Jefferson stay “Pro-French?” Embargo Act of 1807 ended all trade with foreign

countries Favored neither the French or British

Was there a drastic foreign policy change? No! Avoided “entangled alliances”

Judiciary

Judiciary Act of 1801: Last-ditch effort to appoint Federalist judges “Midnight Judges”

Marbury v. Madison (1803) Jefferson sought to refuse appointment of

Marbury “Midnight Judge” Supreme Court declared a federal law

unconstitutional for the first time Was this “revolutionary?”

Yes! Judicial Branch becomes more powerful

Politics

Loose Interpretation (Federalists): The Constitution would be broadly interpreted

Strict Interpretation (Jeffersonians): Unless it’s mentioned in the Constitution, it

could not be done (Example: BUS) Did Jefferson stay true to strict

interpretation? NO! He favored a loose interpretation for the LA

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Past Essay Topic

To what extent was the election of 1800 aptly named the “Revolution of 1800?” Respond with references to TWO of the following areas: Economics Foreign Policy Judiciary Politics

(2004 Form B) Was it aptly named?

In some cases, yes, in some cases, no

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