The Origins of Political Parties: American Politics in the 1790s AP US

Rivalries

Hamilton & Jefferson

Hamilton and Jefferson’s Ideologies Read the primary documents. Try to define Hamilton and Jefferson’s political ideologies. In particular, what are their basic viewpoints on: Who should run the government? Which type of government should dominate American government? How should the Constitution be interpreted? What foreign country should America support?

Hamilton’s Report on the Public Credit Purpose: rebuild the nation’s economy and fix the debt after the Revolutionary War and the difficulties of the 1780s Parts: Assumption of Debts National Bank Constitutional Interpretation Excise Tax (Whiskey Tax) Whiskey Rebellion Tariff

Jefferson and Madison’s Response Fear of a strong central government Fear of a government involved in the economy causing corruption Fear of the power of the North over the South Questions about if the BUS was constitutional John Adams Clip Rap Battle Resolution (to 4:00)

Foreign Affairs Under Washington French Revolution and Wars in Europe -1789 Rap Battle #2 Citizen Genet (Video Clip 1:15-3:50) Proclamation of Neutrality - 1793 Northwest Indian Wars Jay’s Treaty - 1794 Pinckney's Treaty - 1795

Washington’s Farewell (Song) Advice: Unity/Fear of Sectionalism Dangers of Political Parties Support for the Constitution Morality & Religion Sound Credit Neutrality in Foreign Affairs Precedents: Two Terms Neutrality Cabinet Assessment of Washington?

Adams’ Administration (1797-1801) 1796 Election

Adams’ Administration (song) Undeclared War w/ France XYZ Affair Alien and Sedition Acts Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Support, modify, refute: The Adams Administration calmed partisan tensions.

Democratic-Republicans Federalists Party Democratic-Republicans Leadership Who? Interpretation Strict/Loose? Constitutional Tool Government Federal/State? Economic Goals Business/Agriculture? Foreign Policy France/Britain? Position on Report on Public Credit Position on Whiskey Rebellion Chief Supporters

Northwest Indian Wars (1785-1795) Battle for control of Ohio Valley Western Confederacy of Indians (with some British aid) vs. the United States US Constitution is vague on the relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes As more Americans flooded into the territory, Indians led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket fought back winning several victories. Eventually the US was able to defeat the Native Americans under the leadership of General Wayne. Treaty of Greenville (1795) –secures most of the land in the Ohio Valley from natives; ends resistance for a short time