Took an active part in events that lead to the American Revolution. 1776- Jefferson took his seat in Congress as an elected delegate and wrote the Declaration of Independence. ... Louisiana Purchase (1803)- The Louisiana Territory was purchased for 15 million dollars from France. ... Created as a short-term measure to prevent confrontation between American merchant vessels and British and French warships and to put pressure on France and England. ... Reopened trade with all nations except Britain and France, and authorized the president to resume trade with Britain or France if eith...

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This election is correctly described in history as "the revolution of 1800". A revolution is when something is completely changed or a balance of power is shifted by force. ... By the end of the election, and the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as president, the power had been taken from the Federalist Party and the republicans had gained majority. ... By the end of the 1850's the railroad system had grew to about twenty-seven thousand miles of track and reached areas even beyond the Mississippi. ... The British wanted to maintain control of the ocean and at the same time prevent the...

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The Developments Caused by Liberalism in the Rise of Socialism Early theories of the Enlightment philosophy formed an underlying theme through the history of liberalism and the development of socialism. However often contradicted through our own human err of bias perception, the works of great thin...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

By early spring 2000; workers took down the metal scaffolding that covered the monument during the restoration, signaling the end of work to the outside of the monument. ... Statue of Liberty Architect: Frederic Bartholdi Location: Liberty Island, New York, New York Date: 1884-1886 Building Type: Monumental StatueObservational Tower Construction System: Iron Frame, Copper Cladding Climate: Temperate Island Urban-Waterfront Context: Neoclassical Realistic Sculpture Fact: An inspiring symbol of America, it was given as a gift from France in honor of the first centennial of the ...

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And in spite of the disruptions of the ensuing revolution, Jefferson noted in 1783 that he had acquired the remarkable total of 2,640 volumes. When he departed the following year for Europe he looked forward to greatly expanding his library, and, whenever he was not carrying out his duties as the American minister to France, he haunted the Parisian booksellers and frequently placed orders with book dealers in London and other European cities. ...

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