Monday (Left over from last Wednesday)
Objective:
Objective:
- Review the political philosophy of Jefferson and understand the extent to which he was able to adhere to his philosophy while president;
- As well as the Jeffersonian-Federalist struggle over the judiciary--its causes, the main points of conflict, and the importance of the outcome for the future of the nation.
Homework:
Read/take notes, pp. 200-204, Doubling the National Domain.
Tuesday
Objective:
- Understand President Jefferson's constitutional reservations concerning the Louisiana Purchase, and the significance of his decision to accept the bargain;
- The reasons for President Jefferson's sponsorship of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the importance of that exploration;
- The many problems involved in attempting to achieve an understanding of Aaron Burr and his "conspiracy."
