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Take Away

Thomas Jefferson Domestic Policy

  • Jefferson left a tremendous impact on the United States by the end of his presidency.

  • Significantly reduced the size and expenses of the Federal Government.

  • National debt was slashed from $80 million to 57 million in just 2 years.

Discussion Points

  • What have you learned so far?

  • What do you know about Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

  • First order of business was to establish a "wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another"; what does this mean to you?

Quick Write

What do you feel was the most important reform that Jefferson made in regards to his Domestic Policy? Why?

Jefferson's Domestic Policy

  • Transition to “Jeffersonian Democracy” placed strict limits on the national government and embraced agrarianism.
  • Believed in a weaker national government
  • Jefferson's first priority was to eliminate the national debt
  • Felt strongly about a smaller military, as well as a smaller national government.
  • Found it necessary to repeal many taxes and acts that hindered the American people.
  • Strengthened positions and beliefs within the Judiciary
  • Repeal of Judiciary Act of 1801
  • Eliminated Federalist judges from serving in lifetime positions
  • John Marshall - Marbury v. Madison
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