Thomas Jefferson's Decisions and Passions

His Passion's

• Liked classical music
• Loved architecture
• Wanted religious freedom
• Was a Democrat-Republican
• Preferred a simpler lifestyle

LIFE BEFORE PRESIDENCY

• Was a lawyer before presidency
• Was a very good friend with John Adams
• Their thoughts about the government and bank drove them apart
• Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and Adams was a federalist
• Democratic-Republicans believed in a weaker central government and bank

ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS

• Freed prisoners that were taken by the Alien and Sedition acts
• Opposed Strong Central Government
• Believed federal governments should have less power
• His passion for a calm environment drove him to free the prisoners

Summary of Life

• Born into a rich family
• Born on April 13, 1743
• Presidential term was March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809
• Beat John Adams in the election of 1800
• Died on July 4, 1826