1. The Origins of American Politics

2. Liberty vs. Order in the 1790’s
Washington’s Administration
Treasury Sec. Alexander Hamilton
Federalist / loose constructionist
Bank of the United States – national debt, tariffs, taxes
Sec. of State Thomas Jefferson
Anti-Federalist / strict constructionist
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers upset over Whiskey Tax = rebellion
Washington cracks down hard
American Neutrality
U.S. tries to stay out of the Britain v. France conflict
Jay’s Treaty: Britain leaves forts in West, but fails to end naval harassment of U.S. ships

3. Rise of Political Parties
Federalists
Led by Hamilton and John Adams
Pro Britain
See chart p. 202
Republicans (Democratic Republicans)
Led by Thomas Jefferson
Anti-Federalists
Pro France
Washington’s Farewell Address
Warns against Political Party affiliations
Warns against foreign entanglements

4. Adams Administration Relations with France strained Domestic Issues
French begin seizing U.S. ships
XYZ Affair - increases U.S. anger toward France (cartoon p. 208)
Domestic Issues
Alien Act – Gov. can imprison / deport foreigners
Sedition Act – Criticism of gov. is illegal
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions – declare these acts unconstitutional in those states
Election of 1800
Adams wins electoral college
Jefferson wins popular vote
House of Representatives chooses Jefferson
Peaceful transfer of power proves U.S. system works

5. Jefferson Administration
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review
Louisiana Purchase (1803)
James Monroe buys French lands for $15 million
, Lewis and Clark explore new territory and make it to Pacific
See Map p. 216
Foreign Policy
By 1805, British now harassing US ships
Embargo Act of 1807: no trade with Britain or France
See Political Cartoon p. 231

6. Native American Resistance
Native Americans continue to be forced off land after Revolution
Native American Reactions
Little Turtle: Accept White Culture
Handsome Lake: Blend Indian and American Cultures
The Prophet: Return to Indian Traditions
Tecumseh: Take Military Action, later help British vs. U.S. in War of 1812

7. The War of 1812 Causes The War
War Hawks in Congress want Brits out of North America
supporting Native Americans / British Navy harassment
President Madison declares war in June, 1812
See Primary Sources p. 226
The War
US at disadvantage with small army and navy
Land war mostly unsuccessful
Naval War: “Don’t Give Up the Ship!” – Capt. James Lawrence
Brits burn Washington DC and bombard Baltimore (Star Spangled Banner drafted by Francis Scott Key)

8. War of 1812 Effects of the War Missouri Compromise (1820)
Treaty of Ghent – ends war with old boundaries intact but no end to British – American Tensions
Washington D.C. burned down
Heroes like Jackson helped unify nation
Federalist Party essentially dead
Economic upheaval
Missouri Compromise (1820)
Slave vs. Free State debate heats up
Missouri enters union as slave state / Maine enters free
The North – South boundary of slave – free states established

9. Crash Course!
The Birth of American Politics
The War of 1812