Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
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Thomas Jefferson was the third American President. Due to the fact that he was such an early President, he influenced our political system greatly, both in the short and long term with his seemingly quiet approach to congressional matters. During his presidency, many things happened that changed the United States as we know it. He coordinated the Louisiana Purchase, assisted in implementing the twelfth amendment, formed the character of the modern American President, and cut the U.S.’s war debt by a third. Jefferson came into office on March 4, 1801 and left office on March 4, 1809. His first term’s vice president was Aaron Burr, and his second term’s vice president was George Clinton. He ran with the Democratic-Republican Party and heavily opposed the Federalist Party. Prior to his election, he had already held many positions in public office; vice president and secretary of state . Because he was preceded only by John Adams and George Washington, Jefferson played a large role in the formation of the character of the American President. For his first inaugural address, according to a reporter, “His dress was, as usual, that of a plain citizen without any distinctive badge of office.” This casual nature showed the American public that he was not a king, but a normal citizen who was there for the people, he was even known as the “Man of the People”. Many other American Presidents used that same style in order to appeal to the public. When Jefferson came into office, he planned to institute the policies of the Democratic-Republicans in domestic affairs. The judicial system had gained a lot of power through the Federalists which forced Jefferson to attempt to shrink their influence. He ultimately prevailed, and even reduce... ... middle of paper ... .... Kindig, Thomas. "Thomas Jefferson." Thomas Jefferson. Independence Hall Association, 4 July 1995. Web. 1 Dec. 2013. . "The Louisiana Purchase." Monticello.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2013. . "Miller Center." American President: Thomas Jefferson. Ed. Peter Onuf. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. . Summers, Robert S. "Presidents of the United States (POTUS)." Presidents of the United States (POTUS). N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2013. . United States. Senate. Thomas Jefferson, 1801. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2013. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that jefferson was opposed to loose interpretation of the constitution and judicial expansion under marshal, but he did discard his strict principles when it became necessary.
- Narrates how napoleon bonaparte's advisors advised him to sell the entire territory, claiming it was of no use to them due to the loss of saint dominigue. jefferson and his cabinet pondered if the purchase was constitutional.
- Explains that thomas jefferson never supported slavery in his life, though he advocated gradual emancipation through a democratic process. he believed that blacks and whites could not coexist.
- Opines that the united states would not be the east coast states bordered by france, britain, or spain if it weren't for thomas jefferson.
- Explains that thomas jefferson was the third american president. he influenced our political system greatly, both in the short and long term with his seemingly quiet approach to congressional matters.
- Describes thomas jefferson's message to the united states senate and house of january 16, 1804.
- Explains the miller center's american president: thomas jefferson. summers, robert s. "presidents of the united states (potus).
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson, the third president of the united states, fits these contradictory descriptions so well by examining his presidency and the relationship between his executive actions and his philosophies.
- Explains that jefferson's philosophies were brought up during his contentious debates against hamilton during washington’s presidency. he envisioned an agrarian democratic society, where the states had an upper hand in terms of federal-state power, and the constitution was read in strict sense.
- Explains that jefferson was elected to be president in 1800. his opponents during the electoral run were adams, the second president, and burr, a fellow democratic-republican.
- Analyzes how jefferson kept hamiltonian policies, such as the national bank, tariffs, and the promise that the federal government would assume the debt of states. he instituted a new economic policy called laissez faire, which was in favor of the free market.
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- Describes the websites of thomas jefferson, including http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/thomasjefferson.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that thomas jefferson came into presidency with the intentions of limiting the size and power of the central government. his success and failures in accomplishing this goal were many.
- Explains that president jefferson's inauguration was probably the start of the changes in government.
- Analyzes how jefferson's accomplishments were seen by the ability to simplify the republican government in the new capital by cutting back unnecessary branches and less useful positions while replacing federalists with republicans.
- Explains that president jefferson worked diligently with congress to change the alien acts to have a more relaxed naturalization for only requiring five years of residency achieve united states citizenship, instead of the previous fourteen years.
- Explains that jefferson's beliefs in local self-government created differences between himself and alexander hamilton, which created the federalists and the democrat republican’s. jefferson was instrumental in the louisiana purchase.
- Explains that president jefferson was forced to yield on certain acts that he had implemented. this was brought on by rebellious attitudes of the people during the attacks on neutral shipping by britain and france.
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- Explains that george washington was the first president of the united states of america and set many precedents that are still followed by executives today.
- Explains that thomas jefferson was the third president of the united states and viewed the office of president as strictly constructed by the constitution.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence stating "all men are created equally." he abhorred slavery but believed that blacks were inferior to whites both physically and mentally.
- Explains that jefferson wanted to abolish slavery and outlaw the importation of new slaves to the country, but he only freed seven of them. jefferson had a 38-year love affair with sally hemings.
- Analyzes how jefferson's finances may have been a second reason for his inconsistency. his income at this point was solely from crops and nails made at his home at monticello.
- Analyzes how jefferson was inconsistent, but his actions show that he was not the ruthless slave owner that many other owners made the practice known for. he showed enough heart to reunite couples but overlooked the injustice of owning another human being.
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- Opines that thomas jefferson's writings on basic human rights caused a radical shift in american colonist thoughts and inspired the americans to break away from great britain.
- Analyzes how jefferson's childhood was a key in shaping the man, who through his words would change the nation.
- Explains that thomas jefferson's a summary view of the rights of british america was written in 1774. it was a relatively short piece, with its point to be speaking towards the american people in general not just to an elitist group.
- Explains that jefferson was appointed by the continental congress to write the declaration of independence and would later become . he claimed that the cause to break away from british crown was justified.
- Explains that jefferson's views on natural rights were influenced by colonial thinkers of the time. george wythe, a leading attorney in jefferson’s home of virginia, helped him break away from traditional thought and religion.
- Explains that jefferson's european enlightenment ideals were another factor which influenced him. he had over 905 books sent to him, including le droit naturel and oeuvres de montesquieu.
- Explains that the kentucky resolutions of 1798, which jefferson wrote, had great impacts of the early united states.
- Compares the writing style of a summary view of the rights of british america and the declaration.
- Argues that jefferson's views on natural rights were above and beyond the united states constitution, which rested on them, and the declaration of independence with its right to rebellion took precedence.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that thomas jefferson was born in 1743 in virginia. he was an avid opponent of royal ruling and the suppression of individual's rights.
- Explains that alexander hamilton was born an illegitimate child in 1755 in the west indies to a financially struggling family.
- Explains that both hamilton and jefferson were founding fathers, and saw the need for a successful american government and re-write the articles of the confederation. they had different opinions on how the nation should get there.
- Explains that unlike hamilton, jefferson favored agriculture and felt that the states themselves and the common people should carry more power than the federal government.
- Compares jefferson's humility and concern for the people with hamilton, who was a go-getter, stop at nothing man.
- Explains that while hamilton and jefferson reached some compromises on certain items, their different views eventually led to the creation of two separate political parties, the federalists, founded by alexander hamilton, and the democratic-republicans, led by thomas jefferson and james madison.
- Cites alexander hamilton's quote from brainyquote.com, and thomas jefferson from hamilton bio.
446 wordsRead More - Thomas Jefferson's Contribution To The American Societyanalytical essayThomas Jefferson who was the first secretary of states, the minister of France, the governor of Virgina and the congressman, and who became president in the 1800s contributed to the American society in various ways. He was very significant and did so many things that were very beneficial and important to the American society. Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence and was so fond with equality, freedom and justice for all citizens and everyone. He never gave up and kept trying. Even during his retirement years, he did not retire and instead ran for the office of president in 1796 losing and becoming vice president, but then regaining his position as president later on (p.661). But similar to all politicians, the input of personal
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson contributed to the american society in various ways. he wrote the declaration of independence and was fond of equality, freedom, and justice for all citizens and everyone.
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson's words and actions influence people to think of only the best of him, but knowing that he was hypocritical to his words allows people change their views about him.
- Analyzes how jefferson supported the emancipation of the slaves but opposed the idea of both races being combined in society.
- Analyzes how thomas jefferson described black people in a way that is unimaginable. he was all about equal treatment and freedom.
- Analyzes how jefferson compares the black race to indians, comparing them to the white slaves of rome, and referring to them as species rather than human beings.
- Explains that thomas jefferson fought for the freedom of slaves and equality throughout america, but he betrayed his own words and actions and criticized them.
1376 wordsRead More - Thomas Jefferson's Influence On Americaopinion essayThomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson has been viewed to be a positive influence on old Jeffersonian America, as well as a negative one as he expanded and reshaped the country with instances like the Louisiana purchase. His efforts are viewed negatively by some, and very admirably by others but personally, I find that his attempts and reasons for things were hypocritical. He did things contradictory to what he said he wanted for the country. His presidency was successful but Thomas Jefferson was a hypocrite. When Jefferson came into presidency, his ideals were to expand upon the idea of an agrarian nation, since agriculture and slavery were the leading factors for our country's economical strength at the time.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that thomas jefferson was viewed as a positive influence on old jeffersonian america, as well as an admirable one, but his attempts and reasons for things were hypocritical.
- Explains that jefferson's ideals were to expand upon the idea of an agrarian nation, since agriculture and slavery were the leading factors for our country’s economic strength at the time.
- Opines that jefferson was a hypocrite for not taking on the journey himself, nor ever traveling west in his lifetime.
- Opines that jefferson's presidency was hypocritical and idiotic. he cut the national debt by cutting the military down to nearly half the size it was, but established military schools to train and arrange soldiers instead of sturdily building them.
- Explains that thomas jefferson spoke out against slavery as he tried to free slaves. he passed laws that would stop slavery occurring in most parts of the nation at the time.
- Analyzes how jefferson, the "man," held deep love for the smaller subtler things in life. he had a deep appreciation and connection to his home on top of monticello.
- Opines that jefferson was a hypocrite and devious in his means of presidency apart from his personality and character traits. his presidency goals and aims were not clearly spoken of to the americans of the time.
1070 wordsRead More - 1998 Document Based Question Essayanalytical essayWhen Jefferson entered office, his intentions were to move away from the Federalist policies and to put the nation onto the pathway that he thought would be more beneficial. His republican beliefs were illustrated in his letter to Gideon Granger on the 13th of August, 1800 (Document A) were he expressed his wish to minimize the power of the central government by strengthening the state governments. “Our country is too large to have all its affairs directed by a single government…” Jefferson envisaged a government with the people’s interest at heart, and in order to do so Jefferson believed that the federal Constitution should have been preserved, and if not, the future for the nation would not have been so great. Jefferson wrote to Granger “it [our country] can never be harmonious and solid while so respec...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the jeffersonian republicans and the federalists were at odds in terms of political ideas on how to run the country. the solid divide between the parties began to blur during the presidencies of thomas jefferson and james madison.
- Analyzes how jefferson's republican beliefs were illustrated in his letter to gideon granger on the 13th of august, 1800.
- Explains that james madison was a jeffersonian republican who opposed the broad construction of the federalist. in his message to congress, madison turned down an internal improvements bill because it was not stated in the constitution.
- Analyzes how the political parties had their own ideas and stuck by them, for the most part. jefferson agreed to go along with changes to the laws of the constitution to benefit the country.
- Compares the two dominant parties of the early nineteenth century — jeffersonian republicans believed in strong state governments, a weak central government, and stringent understanding. both parties strayed from their core beliefs for what they thought may have benefit
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