Thomas Jefferson (jul 14, 1801 – feb 12, 1809)
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Was George Washington’s Secretary of State
3rd president of the United States
His VP was Aaron Burr (the first time, and then he changes it so that the president and the vice president run on the same ticket)
Was a strong president
Made the Louisiana Purchase
Strengthened the role of the executive branch by allowing the president to make real-estate deals
Which forces him to go against his strict constructionist views
Thought the Constitution should be read literally
His vision of America:
Equality
Small national government → the power lives in the people
Public schools available for everyone
Not a big separation between city and rural life
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