In the early years of the republic, partisan political infighting as well as external threats imperiled America’s experiment in democracy. Jefferson’s first election was called the “revolution of 1800”—while a real war (against an old foe) exploded in 1812. The United States survived and thrived during the era, adding to its territorial coffers and opening the vast unexplored land to the west.

Originally released by Media Rich Learning, 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 12, 2017.

Federalist Republicans (3:41); --President Jefferson (2:28); -- Louisiana Purchase (4:35); -- Lewis and Clark (3:23); -- Prelude to War (4:02); -- Tecumseh's War (2:24); -- War of 1812 (5:58); -- Winners and Losers (3:06); -- Credits: Securing the Republic (0:09); -- Jefferson (10:20); -- War of 1812/Tecumseh (12:21);.