Jefferson's First Inaugural Address of 1801

Start with the Sedition Act sheet so students know the party conflict, then read Jefferson's address. Use the yellow fever map and the Barbary argument to round out the period.

Paraphrase excerpts from Jefferson's 1801 inaugural address on majority rule and minority rights. The directions on the page read: Read the background, excerpts and glossary. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade A New Nation Grows, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Many of those charged were Democratic-Republican editors. Congressman Matthew Lyon was jailed four months and fined $1,000 for criticizing the government.

Yes. Tripoli's ruler signed a receipt for 40,000 Spanish dollars plus watches, rings and cloth under the treaty of 1796 to 1797. The argument sheet asks whether the nation should have paid or fought.

For the first time, power passed from one party to another when Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams. The House of Representatives settled a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr.