The effects of the new Constitution on the US: 1788- 1801 Federalists The effects of the new Constitution on the US: 1788- 1801

How does the Constitution work? Article I- Legislative: Article II- Executive: Cabinet- heads of exec. depts. Article III- Judicial: Judiciary Act of 1789:

Can we get what we need? Gov’t strength and loyalty of the states Tested by the Whiskey Rebellion in PA Restored law and order/ showed strength The Constitution IS workable! Foreign support (pol and econ)

What was our biggest problem? DEBT and money to run the gov’t Solution- enact a tariff to create a gov’t income Create a national bank to deposit the money (duties) collected Disputes over constitutionality led to political parties

Hamilton vs Jefferson The debate– is a BANK constitutional??? How did Hamilton’s financial plan lead to the formation of political parties? What are the elements of his plan to solve the credit problem?? The debate– is a BANK constitutional??? Add pix and show poster

Hamilton vs Jefferson Secretary of the Treasury Strong, central government Loose interpretation of the Const. Large national bank to repay debts and provide currency Plan accepted by Congress Bank of the United States est. credit Secretary of State Small government/ local control Strict interpretation of the Const. State banks only New capital moved south DBQ 5… Their ideas became the basis for new political parties philosophies

Federalist Policies Laws- Foreign Policy- 1791- Bill of Rights Alien and Sedition Acts: Foreign Policy- Proclamation of Neutrality… avoid war Treaties- secure borders/ add territory Genet and XYZ Affairs… avoid war