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Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republican president who served two terms. He carried the neutrality policies of George Washington and John Quincy Adams. Louisiana Purchase Land claimed by Spain but later forcibly given up to its former owner, France, led by Napolean Bonaparte. Napolean Bonaparte Political leader of the French military who secretly forced Spain to give back the Louisiana Territory to France. Had hope in replenishing the French empire in the Americas Toussaint l' Ouverture Led a rebellion against French authority. The result of the rebellion was heavy French losses. strict interpretation, of the Constitution ... Lewis and Clark Expedition Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition from St. Louis in 1804, crossing the Rockies, reaching the Oregon coast on the Pacific Ocean. Completed return from journey in 1806. The voyage was very benefinicial, increasing geographic and scientific knowledge of antecedently unknown country. It also strengthed U.S. claims to the Oregon territory as well as improving communications with Native American tribes. The expedition also contributed in the developing of maps and land routed for fur trappers and distant settlers John Marshall Cousin of president Thomas Jefferson. Appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the final months of John Adams' term as president. He served in this position for 34 years. Had a strong influence on the Supreme Court. judicial review Doctrine of judicial review established by John Marshall. Marbury v. Madison (1803) Secretary of State James Madison was ordered by John Adams not to deliver the commisions to deliver the commissions to those judges Admas appointed in his last days of his presidential term. William Marbury was sued for his commissions. This case went to Supreme Court. Aaron Burr Vice president voted not to be nominated for a second term. Set out on a series of ventures, one of which resulted in the death of Alexander Hamilton. "Quids" Barbary Pirates Pirates off the North African coast, who seized U.S. merchant ships. President Washington and Adams paid tribute to the Barbary government hoping they would stop seizing their ships. neutrality ... impressment ...