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The Pros And Cons Jefferson's Election Of 1800

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Jefferson’s election in 1800 marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in U.S. history. This showed that the country could transition power without getting into violence or conflict. Jefferson believed in limited government and states rights, which means that he thought the federal government should have less power and the states should have more.
Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana land in 1803 doubled the size of the United States and expanded executive power by allowing the President to make large land purchases without approval from Congress.
Reasoning.
Jefferson’s presidency was significant he set the standard for the future presidents of the executive branch in the U.S. His election showed that peaceful distribution
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