Febuary 16

The Revolution of 1800 It is the first time power changed from one party to another peacefully. Jefferson is the first to do both in Washington. Madison is secretary of state Albert Gallatine is secretary of treasury. Marbury vs Madison The Midnight Judges were Adam’s last act of power. Marbury demands Jefferson and Madison give him his appointment, they don’t. It goes to the supreme court. John Marshes ruling is that Marbury deserves his job but Marbury can’t have it. The act that made those positions was the judiciary act was illegal and the second reason was that one branch of government can’t serve another. Barbary Pirates The American Revolution removes protection from America. We blockade Tripaly in response to piracy. Stephen Decatur gets victory for America. America get prestige, America pays less. Louisiana Purchase France regains LA. Toussaint 'Overture defeats France in Haiti; stops French interest in new colonies in America. America’s mission is to buy New Orleans. Jefferson’s concern was it’s legality. He wants to make an amendment. He acts fast and it becomes a battle again. Strict vs Elastic. He pays 15 million for LA. We want to explore the North West and see the Pacific. Lewis and Clark Leave in 1804 over 1 1/2 years they explore LA. Sacajawea helps, she is a shoshoni girl. She is help in translating and geography, she speaks many native tongues, the presence of her child shows the groups peaceful intentions.