HS 131 Lecture 20: HS131 The Triumph and Collapse of Jeffersonian Republicanism 1800 Notes
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The triumph and collapse of jeffersonian republicanism 1800-1824. Government consolidation & military force necessity: jeffersonian anti-federalists. Agrarian republic needed to counter the threat of the privileged few. Levees the informal power system: dolly madison patronage. Appointed offices replaced federalists with republicans: repeal the judiciary act of 1801 (william) marbury v. (james) madison 1803, adams"s midnight appointment marbury dc jp. Precedent of judicial review the supreme court has power to rule. Constitutionality of federal law: overturn previous practices states deciding constitutionality of federal laws. Fight to retain bank of the united states jefferson"s new position. Jefferson"s prior opposition unconstitutional and merchant interests. Albert gallatin, treasury centralized monetary system = financial stability. Reduce national debt ( million 1800- million in 1809) French acquisition of louisiana territory from spain 1800 napoleon"s colonial ambitions. Jefferson"s response - empire of liberty for us farmers. Negotiate with france for new orleans control mississippi river (trade and commerce)
