Early Republic: Jefferson

To expand trade and commerce in Western rural areas

To establish military bases along the river

To prevent Spanish influence in the region

To increase agricultural production

Avoid European affairs and avoid political parties

Expand westward and increase trade

Support France in wars and build a strong navy

Increase taxes and create a national bank

National government power was supreme

Government should promote agriculture

Power shared by all male landowners

Strict interpretation of the Constitution

2nd

4th

67th

3rd

Congress

The People

The President

The Supreme Court

Marbury v. Madison

Brown v. Board of Education

McCulloch v. Maryland

Dred Scott v. Sandford

The Louisiana Purchase decreased the size of the United States by half.

The Louisiana Purchase only gave the US a claim to the port of New Orleans. No other land was included in the purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

The Louisiana Purchase gave more land to the French.

Sacagawea

Pocahontas

Meriwether Lewis

John Adams

They strengthened the U.S. economy and improved relations with England and France.

They devastated American shipping and trade, led to widespread smuggling, and contributed to the War of 1812.

They had no significant impact on the U.S. economy or foreign relations.

They only affected trade with Spain and Portugal.