Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: America in 1803
This section of the larger Discovering Lewis & Clark website explores in detail America in 1803 and delves into the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson, and political geography among other topics.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Jeffersonian Republic (1800 1820)
A nation which decides to pay attention to the Federalist Papers in the aftermath of the "Revolution of 1800" is the topic of the unit in American history. Explore videos, primary sources, and lessons to enhance study of the Jeffersonian...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Jeffersonian Republic
Article on the life and presidency of Thomas Jefferson during what is known as the Jeffersonian Republic, 1800-1828. The author provides an overview of events, politics and foreign policy, as well as personal details of Jefferson's life.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Age of Napoleon
Article on America during the "Age of Napoleon" provides details on Jefferson foreign affairs, the Impressment Controversy, Berlin and Milan Decrees, and the Chesapeake Affair of 1807.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Age of Jefferson and Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] After a brief description of Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's contributions to the early ideology and government of the new United States in their authorship of the Declaration of Independence and...
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Trials of the Jeffersonians [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of westward expansion on concepts of nationalism and democracy. Covers the Louisiana Purchase, conflict with native peoples, the War of 1812, and other events.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Importance of the West
Westward migration, west of the Appalachians, resulted in a rapid population growth. Read about where the population exploded, and why the inland rivers were so important to the growth.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Quiz 1
A five-question comprehension quiz over political issues of the early 19th century.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Rise of Political Parties/ Era of Jefferson
A quick quiz over the rise of political parties and the era of Jefferson.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 1824: Quiz (1)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers events that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 1824: Quiz (2)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers important events occurring during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Expanding Republic and the War of 1812
A brief overview of the Jeffersonian Era up through the War of 1812.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Barbary Wars and Pirates
Interesting information about the Barbary Wars and pirates that was fought along the coast of North Africa by African Pirates of the Barbary States.