Era of Jefferson

Definition

The Era of Jefferson refers to the period of time in American history when Thomas Jefferson served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. It was characterized by a focus on agrarianism, expansion westward, and political divisions between Jefferson's Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists.

Related terms

Agrarianism: A philosophy that promotes agriculture as essential for a strong economy and advocates for policies that support farmers.

Democratic-Republicans: A political party led by Thomas Jefferson that believed in limited government power, states' rights, agrarianism, and strict interpretation of the Constitution.

Federalists: A political party led by Alexander Hamilton that favored a strong central government, industrialization, commerce, and loose interpretation of the Constitution.