Essential Questions: 

1. How might adding a large territory strengthen a country?

2. How might adding a large territory weaken a country or a government?

3. What challenges do you think Thomas Jefferson faced after his election in 1800?

Key Ideas

Section 1 - After a tied election, Thomas Jefferson became president and the Democratic-Republicans reduced the power of the federal government

Section 2 - The nation doubled in size when Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase

Section 3 - The nation gained  confidence and worldwide respect as a result of the War of 1812