Thomas Jefferson

LA Purchase- The U.S. Bought $15 million worth of land and double the size of the U.S.

Lewis and Clark finish expedition- the finished their 4,000 mile journey after 18 months

Embargo Act- Permits vessels to transport American goods to Foriegn country's.

Born: April 13, 1743

Died: July 4, 1826

Presidency: 1801-1809