Chapter 11 Political Developments in the Early Republic Pgs. 143 – 157

Launching the New Government Congress debated over what titles the heads of government should have Washington ended debate saying call him “Mr. President” Executive Branch: Department of State – relations with other countries Department of War – defend the nation Treasury Department – oversee finances

Whiskey Rebellion Government had no money Excise tax – tax on production or sale of product Turned wheat into whiskey to save money on shipping “Whiskey Boys” - tarred and feathered tax collectors

French Revolution Sent militia to end rebellion French Revolution – wanted what America had, won and became a republic After supporters began beheading wealthy families Wealthy Americans scared same would happen here

Farewell Address Washington won second term Did not want a third term Warned about the damage to the new nation if political parties could not control fighting Established up and running new government and added three states Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont Left the nation united and at peace

Alexander Hamilton Washington’s personal assistant Felt people were selfish, believe this made people not trust the government Favored strong government Country comes first before the states

Ideal Economy Need to pay off debt from Revolutionary War To get South to help pay off debt, promised the nations capital to be in the south, District of Columbia Establish national bank – collect taxes and keep money safe, print money, give loans to businesses

Questions What did Washington want to be called? What were the 3 departments created for the executive branch? Who were the “Whiskey Boys?” What happened in the French Revolution? What did Washington warn Congress about in his farewell address? Who was Alexander Hamilton? What was the name of the nation’s capital? What was the purpose of a national bank?

Thomas Jefferson Thought everything Hamilton did was going to ruin the US Felt informed citizens could make good decisions for the country Favored strong state governments Wanted economy based on agriculture Felt national bank would be unconstitutional

11.6 Presidency of John Adams Political parties became more important in the election process Republicans picked Thomas Jefferson Federalists supported John Adams John Adams won by 3 votes and Jefferson became his VP

Alien and Sedition Acts Made to protect the country from troublemakers: Lengthened the time for immigrants to become citizens able to vote from 5 to 14 years Put aliens in jail for stirring up trouble Deport aliens who caused trouble Encouraging rebellion against the government now became a crime Republicans felt these acts were used to make their lives difficult

Election of 1800 Thomas Jefferson was backed by the Republican Party, VP Aaron Burr John Adams was chosen to run again for the Federalist Party, VP Charles Pickney A tie occurred between Burr and Jefferson because votes were given to both Tie sent to House of Reps and voted for Jefferson and he was elected president 12th Amendment added to prevent ties Electoral college casts separate ballots for President and VP

Questions Who ran against Alexander Hamilton in the presidential election for the Republican Party? Who won? What are the Alien and Sedition Acts? List the 4 laws of this act.  Which 2 candidates ran in the election of 1800? Write their names and the party they represented.  How was the tie in this election decided?  What amendment was added to clarify this process?  Who won in the election of 1800?