Quiz Where was the Capital moved to after Washington was sworn in? Where was it after Hamilton and Jefferson's deal? In Washington's cabinet, who was the Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury? Hamilton’s plan was to create a national _____________ that would consolidate the ____________ debt. He would raise money by ______________ and Taxes. What rebellion did Washington squash? What were TWO (of the many) precedents (firsts) set by Washington as President? __________’s Treaty agreed to surrender all remaining British forts in America if the US paid all the debt it owed Britain before the War What two Political Parties emerged during this time period? What area were the Indian Confederation Conflicts in? What is Impressment?

Quiz New York City. Washington D.C. Thomas Jefferson. Alexander Hamilton Hamilton’s plan was to create a national BANK that would consolidate the STATES’ debt. He would raise money by Tariffs and Taxes. Whiskey Rebellion. 1st Cabinet, 2 Terms, neutrality in foreign affairs, use of force to enforce laws, first inaugurated Pres. Jay’s (JOHN JAY) Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans Ohio River Valley Britain’s policy of capturing sailors to serve in the Royal Navy or Army

Adams - Jefferson A Peaceful Revolution

Washington’s Farewell Address 1796 US should stay neutral and avoid “foreign entanglements” Good government is based on religion and morality Political parties are divisive and dangerous to national unity

Washington Retires (1797) Did not want to seek a 3rd term In “Farewell Address” he warned against permanent alliances and political factions Retired to Mount Vernon Dies December 14th, 1799 – riding horse in rain – catches severe cold (also at an advanced age)

John Adams’ Presidency 1797 – 1801 Federalist Had been Washington’s Vice-President Beat out Jefferson in 1796 election by only 3 electoral votes, but lost to Jefferson in 1800 election

France Threatens War with United States (1797) French regard Jay’s Treaty w/ British as a violation French refuse to receive U.S. ambassador French seize U.S. ships Adams sends Charles Pinckney, John Marshall, Elbridge Gerry to Paris

XYZ Affair (1797) Three man delegation planned to meet with French Minister Tallyrand French Directory sent three low-level officials (XYZ) to meet delegation Officials demand payment of $250,000 (bribe) to meet Tallyrand U.S. delegation refused – report incident to Adams – published in U.S. newspapers – Americans angry – prepare for war

Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 Allowed government to arrest and deport foreigners deemed “untrustworthy” Prevented poor immigrants (who tended to vote Democratic-Republican) from voting

Sedition Act of 1798 Limited free speech by making it illegal to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials Used to silence critics, who were usually from the other party: Democratic-Republicans

The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions Written in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts by Jefferson and James Madison Stated that states do not have to obey or enforce federal laws that they believe to be unconstitutional – they can “nullify” the law: the Doctrine of Nullification

Election of 1800 Presidential election won by Democratic-Republicans, but it was a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr Federalists had to choose which Dem.-Rep. to support; Hamilton decided on Jefferson over Burr Sometimes called the “Peaceful Revolution”

Burr-Hamilton Duel July 1804 Vice-President Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel in which Burr shot and killed Hamilton Burr was charged with murder, but acquitted and finished his term as VP The Burr-Ham Rap

The Midnight Judges Adams appointed a bunch of Federalist judges to life terms just before leaving office Jefferson ordered his Sec. of State James Madison to withhold their commissions, preventing them from taking office These denied judges sued in federal court

John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1801-1835) Federalist Longest serving Chief Justice in US History

Marbury v. Madison Court found that, while the judges had a right to be seated, the Supreme Court did not have jurisdiction in the case The Judiciary Act of 1789, which had given the Court jurisdiction, to be in conflict with the Constitution and therefore declared unconstitutional Established precedent of judicial review – the Supreme Court decides whether laws violate the Constitution

Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency 1801 – 1809 Democratic-Republican Random Fact -Both he and John Adams died on July 4, 1826 – 50 years to the day after signing the Declaration of Independence!

The Louisiana Purchase US acquired 828,800 square miles for a total purchase price of $15 million About $0.03 per acre! Napoleon’s France needed the $$$ Begins US policy of pursuing economic prosperity through territorial expansion 20

The Decline of the Federalists Federalists opposed the War of 1812, and staged a formal protest in 1814 Unfortunately, they protested just as news arrived that the US had won the war, causing them to lose popularity and fade from the political scene.