History 17A

Lecture 12

THE JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLIC

I.  Introduction:  The Simplicity of Republicanism

II.  The Revolution of 1800

A.  Call to Unity
B.  Republican Policies
C.  Louisiana Purchase (1803)

III.  A Dangerous World

A.  Washington's Farewell Address
B.  Maritime Troubles
        1.  British Impressment
        2.  Embargo Act of 1807
B.  War of 1812
        1.  High Seas and Frontier Issues
        2.  Madison's "War Hawk" Dilemma
        3.  Defeats, Victories, and Stalemate
D.  Monroe Doctrine (1823)

IV.  The Decline of the Federalist Party

A.  Hartford Convention, 1812
B.  Supreme Court
        1.  Chief Justice John Marshall
        2.  Marbury vs. Madison (1803)

V.  Conclusion:  The Era of Good Feelings?