THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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George Washington
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Aaron Burr
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and is considered one of President Thomas Jefferson’s greatest presidential accomplishments.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican who thought the national government should have a limited role in citizens’ lives, was elected president in 1800. During his two terms in office (1801-1809), the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory and Lewis and Clark explored the vast new acquisition.
Detailed explanation-4: -The biography for President Madison and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay.
Detailed explanation-5: -After serving two terms, Jefferson was succeeded by Secretary of State James Madison, also of the Democratic-Republican Party.