Problem
Discuss presidency of Thomas Jefferson. What circumstances led to his election and how/why was he able to defeat the incumbent John Adams? What were the main achievements of Jefferson's administration and how did it affect American social and political life? How did the Louisiana purchase change the United States? How did Thomas Jefferson understand race? How did his election and his personal opinions regarding people of different races put African-Americans, both freed and enslaved, into disadvantaged situations? Lastly, what challenges did Jefferson face during his second term, and how did he respond to these challenges?