Jefferson and the New Nation

I. Election of 1800

SHAPE OF THE NATION:

2.5 million in 1775
5.3 million in 1800

300,000 in towns of 2500 or more (less than 7% “urban”)

"My father was A farmer and by the help of his trusty rifle kept the family in wild meat such as bear, elk, deer, and wild Turkey."

"My Farm gave me and my family a good living on the produce of it; and left me, one year after another, one hundred and fifty dollars, for I have never spent more than ten dollars a year, which was for salt, nails, and the like. Nothing to wear, eat, or drink was purchased, as my farm produced all."


II. Revolution of 1800?


III. The Courts
Marbury v. Madison (1803)

IV. The West: Completing the Vision
A. Louisiana Purchase
B. Lewis and Clark

V. Slavery: Jefferson and Hemmings