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

Rivalries

Ideology – opinions or beliefs Economics Foreign Policy Social Values Immigration Government Role/Safety Net Environment Political Parties: organized groups that seek to win elections and control government Not part of the Founder’s plan (if one party controls multiple branches checks are weakened)

Hamilton & Jefferson

Hamilton’s Report on the Public Credit (Hamilton’s Financial Plan) 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 Proclamation of Neutrality - 1793 Northwest Indian Wars Jay’s Treaty - 1794 Pinckney's Treaty - 1795

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

Washington’s Farewell - 1796 HAPP Document What is the historian’s main idea? What is one piece of evidence to support the historian’s POV

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.

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