AP US Chapter 8 Study Guide
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US History [1]
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1. Jefferson’s Republic
a. Government became more Republican
i. Promised reduced taxes changed ideology
b. The election of 1800
i. Congress expanded army and Navy, and revoked American-French treaty
ii. Election of 1798 backlash against Federalists> elected Republicans
iii. Adams made a three man commission to try and calm things with France
iv. Murray, Ellsworth, and Davie met with Napoleon
1. Called for peace and Neutral trade rights
v. Nominees
1. Jefferson and Burr- Republicans
2. Adams and Pinckney- Federalists
a. Burr and Jefferson tied [Adams and Pinckney didn’t even come close (people angry about alliance with France)]
b. Vote when to House of Reps
i. Though they should vote for Burr
ii. Hamilton convinced them> Jefferson