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Unit Plan
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Jeffersonian Republic (1800 1820)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Thomas Jefferson the Revolution of 1800

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teacher site, with lesson objectives and plans, but it contains very good information and ideas to stimulate thought and understanding. It explains the technicalities of the election of 1800 and the peaceful transfer of power...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Partisan Politics

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to identify key examples of partisan wrangling between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, describe how foreign relations affected American...
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eBook
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: From Bullets to Ballots Chapter 1

For Students 9th - 10th
The first chapter of the ebook, From Bullets to Ballots: The Election of 1800 and the First Peaceful Transfer of Political Power, explores the emergence of democracy and the election of 1800. How did the United States evolve into a more...
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eBook
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: From Bullets to Ballots: Chapter 9

For Students 9th - 10th
Zvesper's ninth chapter of "From Bullets to Ballots" concludes by addressing the revolution of 1800 and the establishment of party government.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Jeffersonian America: A Second Revolution?

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the peaceful "revolution" that occurred in the election of 1800 when the party in power, the Federalists, was defeated in a democratic election by the Democratic-Republicans. See how this showed that the ideals of the new...