This political party, led by Jefferson, won the election of 1800, ending the Federalist era.
Democratic Republicans.
In 1803, the U.S. purchased this massive territory from France for roughly $15 million.
Louisiana purchase.
The British practice of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them into naval service was called this.
Impressment
Jefferson designed and lived in this famous primary residence in Virginia.
Monticello
Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he succeeded Jefferson as the 4th U.S. President in 1809.
James Madison
This 1804 constitutional amendment was passed to prevent future ties by requiring separate ballots for president and vice president.
The 12th Amendment.
This French leader sold Louisiana to the U.S. to fund his wars in Europe after losing control of Haiti.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jefferson’s 1807 law banned all foreign trade to avoid war but ended up devastating the U.S. economy.
Embargo Act
Jefferson is credited with helping popularize this cheesy pasta dish in America after traveling to France.
macaroni and cheese
This term describes James Monroe's presidency, characterized by high national pride and a lack of political party infighting.
"Era of Good Feelings"
Jefferson's first vice president, he is famously remembered for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel while in office.
Aaron Burr.
This Shoshone woman served as a crucial guide and translator for the Corps of Discovery.
Sacagawea
These pro-war members of Congress from the South and West pushed for conflict with Britain in 1812.
War Hawks
Following his presidency, Jefferson founded this institution, which he considered one of his greatest achievements.
University of Virginia
This 1823 policy declared that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization.
Monroe Doctrine
In his address, Jefferson famously stated, "We are all Republicans, we are all _____" to encourage national unity.
Federalists
Jefferson's personal secretary, he led the first American expedition to reach the Pacific Ocean by land.
Meriwether Lewis
Francis Scott Key wrote "
The Star-Spangled Banner
" after witnessing the British bombardment of this Baltimore fort.
Fort McHenry
Jefferson died on July 4, 1826—the exact same day as this former friend and political rival.
John Adams
This 1820 agreement maintained the balance of power by admitting one free state (Maine) and one slave state to the Union.
Missouri Compromise
Although he was Jefferson’s political rival, this Federalist leader used his influence to persuade Congress to pick Jefferson over Aaron Burr, calling Jefferson "the safer choice."
Alexander Hamilton
This explorer, for whom a famous Colorado peak is named, led a separate 1806 expedition into the Southwest.
Zebulon Pike
This 1815 battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero, though it occurred after the peace treaty had already been signed.
Battle of New Orleans
When the British burned the original Library of Congress, Jefferson sold his personal collection of over 6,000 of these to replace them.
Books
This 1819 treaty with Spain, negotiated by John Quincy Adams, successfully added Florida to the United States.
Adams–Onís Treaty