This class surveys the Jeffersonian era of the American Republic. It corresponds to the second quarter of US History I, covering the years 1800 - 1824.

The class picks up during the contentious election of 1800. It covers Jefferson's war on the Barbary pirates, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Aaron Burr conspiracy. It surveys the Madison presidency and spends considerable time on the War of 1812 and the Red Stick War. Much of the time spent on the James Monroe presidency focuses on the improving technology and changing economy of the era and the debate over the federal government's role in infrastructure. It also shows how the Missouri Compromise exposed the social, cultural, economic, and political division that had grown between the northern and southern states during the early republic. It ends with the election of 1824.

This class is interactive, and students may ask questions at any time during the class provided it's related to the subject matter. The class includes slides, which include maps of the early United States and paintings of key characters and events discussed.

This class best suits students who have already taken at least one class in early American history. It aims to refresh the student's knowledge of key events of the Early American Republic and explain the main political debates of the day.