USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From 1794 to 1797, Thomas Jefferson operated as the informal leader of what would become the nation’s first opposition political party, the Democratic-Republicans .

Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson’s performance as President justified divergent conceptions of executive power. Known for his hostility to strong central government and the judicial overreach of the Supreme Court under John Marshall, Jefferson nonetheless jettisoned strict construction when the nation’s vital interests were threatened.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton favored Jefferson over Burr, and he convinced several Federalists to switch their support to Jefferson, giving Jefferson a victory on the 36th ballot. Jefferson became the second consecutive incumbent vice president to be elected president.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most significant achievements of Jefferson’s first administration was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million in 1803.